Day: February 16, 2022

Josh Frye

Cougars survive Elite Eight; drop in Final Four
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars were able to survive during the 2022 AISA Elite Eight Tournament at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery Wednesday (February 9) after defeating Edgewood, 56-51, but fell short, 34-33, during Friday’s (February 11) first-round of the 2022 AISA Final Four Tournament against Chambers Academy.Against Edgewood last Wednesday, Brian Brown led the Cougars to the win with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Landon…
by Josh Frye access_time2 years ago
Rams enter Final Four this week
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Atmore Christian School Rams enjoyed a successful weekend on the court as they were able to knock off 2 out of 3 opponents during the 2022 Panhandle Christian Conference West Regional Tournament. On Thursday (February 10), the Rams made quick work of Aletheia during the regional quarter-final, 71-31. During the regional semi-final on Saturday (February 11), ACS secured a spot within the Panhandle Christian Conference…
by Josh Frye access_time2 years ago
Blue Devils successful in area tournament
ECHS’s Sheldon Williams dunks during Thursday’s game against Vigor. By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High Blue Devils boys’ basketball team captured the area championship during the 2022 AHSAA Class 4A Area 1 Basketball Tournament after gaining 2 wins last week, which has kept the team’s hopes alive for a possible regional and state championship.Thursday, February 10, ECHS started strong after defeating Vigor High in Atmore, 46-40 during the…
by Josh Frye access_time2 years ago
PHD Realty announces 2022 scholarships
For the sixth consecutive year, PHD Realty is pleased to announce the PHD Realty Determination Scholarship for 2022. This year, four $500 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying seniors who plan to attend technical school or college full time in the fall.To be eligible, students must attend high school in the county of Escambia or Monroe in Alabama or the county of Escambia or Santa Rosa, Florida. The student must…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Educators get a lesson on mental health
Members and guest, from left, front, Mary Beth Lancaster, Marlo Young, Joanne Bonds; back, Evelyn Bilbo, Nancy Karrick, Sissy Phillips, Jessica Goins. Not pictured is Sherry Digmon By SHERRY DIGMONNews Publisher Escambia County Schools Mental Health Coordinator Marlo Young, M.S., was the guest speaker at the Gamma Omega Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, meeting Thursday, February 10.In her role in the school system, Ms. Young is the “gatekeeper” and liaison. Referrals…
by Sherry Digmon access_time2 years ago