Month: May 2019

Josh Frye

EA looking for scrimmage partner as spring drills start
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars began gearing up for the 2019-2020 football season on April 29 with the start of spring training. “We are very excited for this coming football season,” EA head coach Hugh Fountain said. “I am looking forward to us changing up some things and looking at numerous matches on the line.” Fountain has served as the head coach of the school’s…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Self-protection is key
As the weeks roll by, high school football season draws ever closer. Players have already begun to hit the weights and the field this week as spring training kicks off. As players gear up, the number-one concern for coaches is safety. Switching through the telly this week, I noticed a special on concussions, which continue to pose a huge problem for professional athletes who endure physical contact. During my career…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
JUB girls first in 2A track, boys second
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer J.U. Blacksher’s girls track team scored 108 points to claim a first-place finish, and the JUB boys scored 101 points to place second during the AHSAA 2A-Section 1 meet held April 26 and 27 at T.R. Miller High School. The Lady Bulldogs took the winners podium over Geneva County, which placed second with a score of 100. The Bulldogs finished behind Luverne High School,…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
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…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
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.…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago