Month: October 2022

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 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 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…