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ECHS kicks off Pepsi fundraiser
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer The Escambia County High School football team kicked off its Spring Pepsi Fundraiser last week to help raise money for the football program. “We are very excited,” Blue Devils head coach Scott Mason said. “The fundraiser will help raise money for equipment, field supplies, weight lifting supplements and football uniforms.” Mason pointed out that such events are crucial to the betterment of the school’s…
ECHS girls second; boys third in 4A track sectionals
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia County High School’s girls and boys track teams turned in impressive showings during the AHSAA 4A Section 1 Sectional Track Meet held April 26 and 27 at T.R. Miller High School. The Lady Blue Devils placed second on the T.R. Miller track, and the boys placed third to out-perform eight other schools. The ECHS girls scored 94 points to finish runner-up to Alabama…
Nickson signs with Huntingdon
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Another Escambia County High School athlete will compete at the next level after Lady Blue Devils basketball star Jacala Nickson signed to play for Huntingdon College during an April 23 ceremony at the local school. The 5-6 powerhouse forward and guard, who averaged more than 25 points per game this season, has been a leader on the hardwood and off for the ECHS girls.…
ECHS’s Freeman signs with Northrop Grumman
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia County High School senior Deondre Freeman is bound for Northrop Grumman Apprentice School after signing a $250,000 football scholarship on Thursday, April 11. “We are very proud of Deondre,” ECHS principal Dennis Fuqua said. “He is a very hard worker and a role model for his peers.” The 6-2, 184-pound, defensive lineman was a repeat first-team choice for the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s…
Blue Devils steal 18 in win
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia County High’s Delarrion Poole struck out four batters in two innings, and the Blue Devils stole 18 bases to earn a much-needed, 8-4, win over Williamson High School in their April 10 season-ender. ECHS had struggled to find a winning slot this season, but finally turned a corner with the big win over the Lions. “Our goal was to go in and be…