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NHS wins again, now 4-0
Chiefs’ Kaden Odom (4) tackles an Elberta runner. By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs won over the Elberta Warriors last Friday night in Bratt for their 28th Homecoming game! With a final score of 49-17, it is safe to say that the Chiefs had yet another amazing game. They are now 4-0 and undefeated so far this season.The Homecoming activities began Friday afternoon with their iconic parade and…
Blue Devils 3-1 after shutout of Wilcox Central
ECHS’s Lajavius Johnson (1) and Ju’Marcus Lee (21) tackle a Wilcox ball carrier. ECHS’s James Whatley (2) runs for yardage as Lebron Willis (51) prepares to block. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High Coach Vincent Harris said prior to last Friday’s (September 16) Class 4A, Region 1 contest against winless Wilcox Central that he was anxious to see whether the team that won its first two games, or…
Cougars lose to Jets
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars held their first home game of the season on Thursday, September 8, after a weather threat caused the game to be moved forward one night. Banks Academy traveled from Birmingham to see Bachelor Field and to meet the Cougar football team for the first time. This season marks Banks’ fourth year of AISA football, and previously they have only faced the…
Blue Devils fall to St. Michael, suffer first setback
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s football team opened this season with two straight wins, just the fourth time since 2010 the team has managed such a feat. The accomplishment apparently lulled the young ECHS players into a false sense of security as they took the field last Friday, September 9, against Class 4A, Region 1 foe St. Michael Catholic.It didn’t take long for that to change.While ECHS…
Northview claims 34-25 win over Tate
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This past week the Northview Chiefs took home yet another win, bringing their record to 3-0. This was an extra special win for the Chiefs considering both of the coaches are brothers. Tate’s coach Rhett Summerford battled against Northview’s head coach Wesley Summerford in the game last Friday night, September 9. It was a little wet, nevertheless, it was a great ballgame for the hundreds…