Day: October 19, 2022

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A future that’s built on freedom
Congressman Jerry Carl There’s no doubt the United States of America is the greatest country on the planet, and I think it all stems from us being a country founded on freedom for all. The challenge for all of us is to preserve and protect this freedom for generations to come, instead of taking it for granted. One of my main motivators for getting involved in politics was to do…
by Submitted Article access_time2 years ago
EA 8th-graders strong at cross-country invitational
News Staff Report A pair of eighth-grade student athletes from Escambia Academy turned in impressive performances in last week’s AISA Junior High Invitational cross-country meet.Danny Doerr placed third overall in the boys 3.219-kilometer (two mile) run, posting a time of 12 minutes and 9.47 seconds, while Alexis Strength finished the course in 17 minutes and 13.45 seconds to finish 12th overall in the girls competition.The finish represented Strength’s personal best…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
ECHS comes up short in shootout with Bayside
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Though the final score doesn’t reflect it, Escambia County High dominated Bayside Academy during most of their Class 4A, Region 1 showdown last Friday (October14). But a long kick return by the Admirals late in the game reversed the domination.Bayside scored five touchdowns in the final 15 minutes to storm back from a 13-point deficit and win the shootout by a 66-48 score.“Offensively, we were…
by Don Fletcher access_time2 years ago
EA loses to Patrician
EA’s Christian Crook (3) tries to get loose from a Patrician defender. By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars geared up this week to face the Patrician Academy Saints of Butler, Alabama for their Senior Night. The teams last played each other last year, also on Bachelor Field, when the Cougars beat the Saints 34-14. This was a big region game, as it would heavily affect the Cougars’…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
NHS wins over rival Jay
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs took home their seventh straight win of the season last Friday night in Jay. With a final score of 49-13, the Chiefs have continued to impress fans each week of their season this far. Because it was a rival game, it makes their win even more significant for the community.Jay received first but Northview scored first when Jamarkus Jefferson ran in for…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago