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NHS wins over LCA
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview High School Chiefs took home yet another win last Friday night, September 2, against the Lighthouse Christian Academy Stingrays. The Chiefs are now undefeated for their season so far at 2-0. The final score of the game was a whopping 37-0, as the Chiefs’ defense did not allow any points for their opponents.To start off the first quarter, the Stingrays got the ball,…
EA Cougars fall prey to Clarke Prep Gators
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer Friday night, September 2, saw the 2022 season opener for the Escambia Academy Cougars as they traveled away to battle the Clarke Prep Gators in Grove Hill, Alabama. The teams have not played since the 2019 season, in which the Cougars beat the Gators on their home turf 38-14. The Cougars have not lost to Clarke Prep since the 2012 season, when only 1 point…
ECHS wins big over Satsuma
Blue Devils 2-0 to start the season QB Dakota DeSpain, #10, hands off to RB James Whatley, #2 By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher After a win, Escambia County High School head football coach Vincent Harris likes to post on Facebook, “It’s a good night to be a Blue Devil!” Judging from the first two games, it is indeed a good time to be a Blue Devil.The team is 2-0 for the…
Northview rallies after halftime to beat Flomaton
Northview’s Jamarkus Jefferson (6) tries to get past Flomaton’s Will Smith (10). Click to view more photos By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer Last Friday night, August 26, the Northview Chiefs swept the Flomaton Hurricanes at their home stadium in Bratt, Florida, with a final score of 48-33. The stadium was nearly packed full with fans. People from both sides of the state line came out to support their teams. This…
NHS plays in kickoff classic
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Staff Writer The Northview High School Chiefs started off another great season in the Kickoff Classic last Friday night in Baker.The Ernest Ward Eagles played the first half, and the Chiefs’ junior varsity played the third quarter with varsity following in the fourth. Many fans for all of the competing teams showed up to support their community. There truly is nothing like football season in the South!Starting…