Day: September 13, 2017

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Cougars win big over Pickens
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer Pickens Academy Pirates were no match for the mighty Escambia Academy Cougars Friday, September 8. The first half was filled with a plethora of highlights and touchdowns from the offensive, defensive, and special teams sides of the ball. The Pirates scored their 2 touchdowns halfway through the third quarter and at the very end of the game. Louie Turner, Jojo Carpenter, Fred Flavors, Neikel…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
ECHS hopes to regroup after loss to No. 1 Bulldogs
Going into Escambia County High’s September 8 contest against top-ranked (Class 4A) UMS-Wright, Rico Jackson felt like he and his staff had a solid game plan that, if well executed, would allow the Blue Devils to at least give the Bulldogs a run for their money. The execution part never materialized, though, and the ECHS squad suffered a 41-8 defeat for its first setback of the young season. “I’m disappointed…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
Blacksher wins close one over Southern Choctaw
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs came out on top in an area game against the Southern Choctaw Indians, winning 42-39, Friday, September 8. The Indians were plagued with 14 penalties throughout the game, while the Bulldogs had 6 penalties. The offensive captain for the game was senior Jacob Bowman. The defensive captains were seniors Dillan Baldwin and Taylor Graham. The first quarter was scoreless, but…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Chiefs fall to Seahawks
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs gave it their all, in spite of the threat from Hurricane Irma Friday night at South Walton High School; however, their all was not enough to defeat the Seahawks. With a score of 23 to 18, the Chiefs added another loss to this year’s shaky start, which is now 1 and 2. Not having the home turf advantage, the Chiefs still…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago