Day: March 18, 2020

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher defeated St. Michael Catholic 10-4 last Friday, March 13, leaving the Bulldogs with a 7-3 record heading into Spring Break and the extended break due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tucker Spence started on the mound for the Bulldogs, giving up one hit on which St. Michaels scored two runs during the two innings he pitched. Freshman Josh Burkett stepped in then and pitched…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s baseball team went 3-2 this past weekend in a five-game series against five different teams. With a quick halt being called to athletic contests during the current coronavirus situation, the Cougars are happy to pause play on a high note, according to EA head coach Mike Sims. “The three wins puts us at a 15-6 record at the pause,” Sims said. “The guys…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Northview High School’s head football coach, Derek Marshman, called an end to his coaching career last week after serving four seasons as the school’s head football coach and two as an NHS assistant. According to sources, Marshman he will be departing Northview to take a position within the insurance field. “I was not actively searching for another position,” Marshman said. “Previously, I denied this opportunity,…

On Thursday of last week, I found myself rushing from a track meet, then to one high school baseball game and the next. For me, this time of year usually marks a very busy time as the two sports seasons collide and things begin to heat up. Then, on Friday afternoon, everything came to a screeching halt. Schools shut down, businesses closed their doors and panic began to set in.…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The break for Escambia County High’s varsity baseball team might just be the longest period off the diamond for any team in the area. The Blue Devils played only one contest last week, dropping a 14-0 decision to W.S. Neal on March 10. ECHS struggled to contain the high-powered Blue Eagles offense, and WSN scored 12 times during the first inning, putting the Blue Devils…