Atmore News

Youth Leadership Atmore gives thanks
By LILLIAN BONNER Special to Atmore News With the last of the turkey and dressing just having been eaten, most have moved on to the Christmas season; but Atmore’s Youth Leadership students wanted to continue in the spirit of giving thanks. On December 4, the group of high school juniors set off with intent to show love and appreciation. Bright and early, the students filled cars and headed to each…
Four hit double figures as Rams blow past Colts
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Atmore Christian School’s Rams improved their season record to 4-3 after blowing past the Colts of Walker Springs Road Baptist Academy, 72-39, last Thursday, December 5. Four Rams players scored in double figures. Gage Gades led the way with 16 points. Jadon Torres scored 11, and Emmett Battles and Drew Shelly scored 10 each. Caeden Battles added nine points, Reese White registered seven, Titus Dean…
JUB boys now 6-0
Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs knock off rival Washington Co. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s varsity boys’ basketball team improved to 6-0 with a 64-44 defeat of Washington County last Tuesday, December 3. K.D. Rabb led the Bulldogs, scoring an impressive 25 points. Rabb also had three assists, two blocked shots, three steals, two defensive rebounds and completed six of eleven free throw attempts. Bubba Nettles scored double digits as…
Lady Blue Devils knock off Monroe, Baldwin
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Lady Blue Devils of Escambia County High evened their season record at 4-4 after wins over Monroe County and Baldwin County last week. Last Thursday, December 5, C’Anna Betts led the Lady Devils in scoring with 21 points, five of which came off free throws, as ECHS roughed up MCHS, 41-27. Jayla Adams registered 13 points, while Makayla Lyons and Timia Gaines scored three…
Wheat is West MVP
EA seniors shine during AISA All Star game By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Five Escambia Academy seniors took to the football field for one last round during the 2019 AISA All-Star Football Game, played last Friday, December 6, at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Jason “Jaybo” Davis, Shannon “Lolo” Wheat, Tiquale Taylor, Tyler Newton and Bryant Quimby represented the Cougars as members of the West All-Stars team. “It was a special…