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NHS 10-0, headed to playoffs
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs wrapped up their regular season with another win against the Panama City Bay Tornadoes at home, Friday, November 4. They have had a spectacular year so far with a perfect season at 10-0. Now on the road to state – The Chiefs will host the winner of the Freeport and Holmes County game on November 18 at home in Bratt.Starting off Friday…
EA falls to Chambers in playoffs
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars ventured to La Fayette, Alabama last week, November 4, to battle out the first round of AISA AA Playoffs against the Chambers Academy Rebels. The Rebels finished their season at 7-3 with a 4-0 record in AA Region 1. Their falls were to Lee-Scott Academy, First Presbyterian Day School, and the Glenwood School.Jacob Lee (#1), Devin Kelly (#5), and Carson Wilson…
Cougars fall to Fort Dale
Heading to play-offs By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars were on the road once again as they travelled to Greenville, Alabama to play football against the Fort Dale Academy Eagles. The teams last played each other in the 2019 season, when they played two times. The latter game, the first round of playoffs, resulted in a 48-28 Cougar home win.The Cougar captains, Devin Kelly (#5), Grant Sasser…
NHS wins over ECHS
NHS’s Jamarkus Jefferson (6) runs for a touchdown By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs swept the Escambia County High School (Atmore) Blue Devils last Friday night, October 28, in Bratt for their Senior Night. The Chiefs are currently undefeated, with an impressive record of 9-0. With a final score of 57-14, it is safe to say that Northview’s season will continue to succeed.In the first quarter, the Blue…
ECHS drops season finale to Northview
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Anyone watching last Friday’s (October 28) Escambia County High School –Northview High (Fla.) football matchup might have thought he or she was watching a rerun of the previous week’s ECHS contest.Just as the ECHS Blue Devils had against Orange Beach on October 21, they held their own for most of the first half against the previously undefeated Chiefs, then were overwhelmed by a stronger opponent.This…