Year: 2019

Josh Frye

EA girls sweep ACS
News Sports Writer Escambia Academy’s softball team started its season off on a positive note on February 25 as they found victory twice against Atmore Christian School during a double-header on EA’s home field. EA started off strong with superb pitching from Lexi Hollinger. Hollinger pitched a complete 3-inning no-hitter against ACS during the first game of the double header in a game that was called after the third inning,…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Former pro wrestler brings sport back to Atmore
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Pro wrestling fans often dream of stepping into a ring with thousands of fans cheering them. Dreams of standing on a top rope, hoisting a heavyweight championship, is usually only that, a dream. However, that dream can become a reality with a new professional wrestling home in Atmore. Atmore’s Main Event is the dream child of Atmore resident Danny Rolin, who has made a…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
EA lifters continue state championship tradition
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer For the second year in a row, Escambia Academy’s 38-member weightlifting team — with several members battling flu, colds and other ailments — captured seven individual state championships. One EA lifter tied a state record, and 10 others earned either runner-up or third-place finishes in the AISA Region 3 Weightlifting Championships. The Cougars won the Class 2A State Championship and overall State Championship. The…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Bulldogs split twin-bill with Leroy
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs put up a strong performance against Leroy High School, the team that JUB saw in the Elite 8 quarterfinals last season, at home on February 23. The Bulldogs went into the two-game set knowing what they had to do to take some revenge on a good team who played well against them last season. “After a slow start last week…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Dedication service set
News Staff Report Emmanuel’s Faith Center is moving from Walnut Hill to Atmore, and the pastor, officers and members hope you’ll join them in dedicating their new building. Bishop Wayne Johnson, pastor, had a vision to move the ministry back to Atmore hometown, and a new church was built at 710 E. Ridgeley Street. The dedication service will be held Sunday, March 10, 3:30 p.m. The theme is In Servitude…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago