Category: Sports

Jason Pilger Chevrolet of Atmore and Chevy Youth Sports presented the Escambia County High School football team with a $1,500 check that will go towards new team safety and first aid equipment for the upcoming 2022 season. Shown at the presentation Wednesday, November 10, are, from left, Corry Baggett with Jason Pilger; ECHS Athletic Director Scott Mason; Micah Mobley with Jason Pilger; and Atmore Mayor Jim Staff.

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter For the first time in school history, Escambia County High’s wrestling team appeared as a sanctioned wrestling team when the team competed Saturday, November 13, during an individual wrestling tournament held at Gulf Shores High School. Of six wrestlers who competed at the event, three placed.Freshman Brandon Dean took top place honors within the 220-pound weight class, making Dean the first wrestling team member to place…

Chiefs’ Jamarkus Jefferson (6) runs the ball for a touchdown By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter Northview High School Chiefs hosted the first playoff game of the season last Friday night against Bozeman of Panama City.The Chiefs came out on top with a final score of 27-21, and it was one of the best games all season. The game was definitely a close one, and the Chiefs fought until the very end…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter After a disappointing end last season during the AISA championship game against Chambers Academy, Escambia Academy’s football team is holding their heads up proudly this week after dismantling the Rebels, 37-13, last Friday (November 12) during the AISA Class 2A State Semi-Finals, launching them to a sixth straight championship game appearance.Last season, Chambers sent EA packing after defeating the Cougars, 36-34, during the AISA Championship. In…

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter The Northview High School Chiefs earned yet another great win last Friday night, November 5, in Bratt against the J.R. Arnold High School Marlins. The Marlins, a 5A, traveled all the way from Panama City Beach. It was a great game, and now the Chiefs will advance to playoffs. The final score was 49-27 and it was definitely a game for the books!The Chiefs started off…