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Bulldogs 5-2 after winning two of three
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s Bulldogs improved their season record to 5-2 after shutting out Pleasant Home 15-0 on March 2 and chomping down on Excel, 20-8 on March 6. The Bulldogs also managed to post their second loss of the season, a 5-1 setback to W.S. Neal on March 3. Freshman Josh Burkett took the mound against Pleasant Home, striking out 10 batters in five innings. Burkett…
Rain doesn’t dampen EA’s enthusiasm; Cougars 2-1 for week
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite last week’s wet field conditions and schedule changes, EA’s Cameron Cloud, Randall Bonds and Bryant Quimby helped pave the way for a 7-2 defeat over Northview High on March 6. Cloud, the starting pitcher, struck out five and gave up three hits and one run during three innings on the mound. Bonds relieved Cloud midway into the game and gained the same numbers as…
Bulldogs blow past Tigers, improve to 3-1
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s Tucker Spence struck out seven batters in three innings and scored three runs to help lead the Bulldogs past Monroe County 13-3 last Friday, February 28. Spence threw 47 pitches and faced 14 batters during the game, walking none and only having one hit and run against him. At the plate, Spence went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three stolen bases. Freshman…
ECHS claims first win in heated contest
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Escambia County High varsity Blue Devils defeated Mattie T. Blount High School 10-5 in a heated, two-inning game last Thursday, February 27. Nate Crenshaw was on the mound for ECHS during both innings, striking out four and giving up five runs. Keon Malone scored two runs for the Blue Devils and led the team in batting with two hits and four stolen bases. Lebron…
Bell, Cloud combine for perfect game; EA sweeps twin bill from Lighthouse
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Chase Bell and Cameron Cloud combined to pitch a perfect game in the opener as Escambia Academy swept a February 29 double-header against Lighthouse Christian Academy at Tom Byrne Park. The Cougars won each game by a 12-0 score, and each game lasted just three innings. Bell started on the mound and pitched two innings during the first game, striking out five. Cloud took over…