Year: 2022

Josh Frye

ECHS continues to struggle on the diamond
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School baseball team continues to look for success on the diamond after suffering a painful 13-1 loss last Thursday (March 10) to Pleasant Home.ECHS was unable to contain Pleasant Home’s high-powered offense as the opposing team gained 1 run in the first-inning and racked up 5 more in the second. During the third inning, ECHS gave up 3 more runs and 2…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Williams named ACCC Player of the Year
Lue Williams with Sun Chiefs head coach Robby Robinson By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Former Escambia County High School standout basketball player Lue Williams was recently named to the ACCC (Alabama Community College Conference) Men’s All-Region 22 team and gained the high honor of being named as the ACCC Player of the Year.This season, Williams averaged 18.4 points per game this season and gained 441 total points. In addition, Williams stole…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
RP STEM / Robotics Team
Rachel Patterson Elementary School has a number of students on the 2021-2022 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) / Robotics Team. Shown are, from left, seated, J´Ceon Gable, Jhele Poindexter, Kambrie Hudson, Trodarrious McWilliams, Montez Riley, Jah´Liyah Dawson; kneeling, Arlaysia Pete, Brayleigh Staples, Khamyria Finklea, Lae´lyn Bogan, Sylar Fularz, LaRoyia Turner, Kayveon Johnson; standing, Mrs. Bibeau (STEM / Robotics coach), Paisley Macks, Don Taylor Jr., Paxton Young, Isaiah Lewis, Tymiyah…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
HIPPY visits Turtle Point
Friday, March 11, was a special day for HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters). Children and parents visited Turtle Point Science Center in Flomaton. The children had the chance to hold or pet turtles, lizards and snakes. Shown are, from left, Hattie Curry, home instructor; Preston McNeil; Ziva, James and Colby McIlwain; Zion Harrison; Turtle Point Director Sierra Stiles; Trey Havranek; Easton Allen; Kyle Silcox; Shelby Shaw; Jessa…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Real life ‘Hoosiers’ celebrate great season
By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Being the second best boys basketball team in Alabama is still something to brag about.While the Escambia High Blue Devils didn’t win the final game of the season, the players can hold their heads high knowing they made it to the state championship for the first time in the school’s history.Principal Amy Cabaniss is incredibly proud of the team and said their season has…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago