Author: Josh Frye

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars remain undefeated after winning over the Chipley (Fla.) Tigers, 22-7, in non-region play last Friday, October 1. With the win, the Cougars advance to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in region play.EA’s Christian Crook started out scoring with a 7-yard touchdown run during the first quarter. Crook’s score was the only points scored during the opening quarter of the contest.During the second quarter,…

ECHS quarterback Dakota Despain runs for yardage By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High Blue Devils continue to struggle after falling 46-0 to the Vigor Wolves last Friday, October 1, during the Blue Devils’ first home game of the season.Vigor, which continues to remain at the top of the AHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 rankings, made quick work of the Blue Devils in a game played under unusual circumstances.Early…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia Academy is keeping the win streak alive after downing the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights, 21-6, last Friday, September 24. The win however, was not an easy one for the EA Cougars.During the first play of the game, EA’s JaDaniel “Bubba” Nettles attempted to create big yardage, but was stopped when he fumbled the ball. Tuscaloosa recovered the fumble and took over. After shutting down the Knights’…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter After a long time coming, the Escambia County High Blue Devils can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the team’s long losing streak came to an end last Friday, September 24 with a, 42-0, win over the Monroe County Tigers. According to ECHS head coach Scott Mason, the win was a long waited for relief.“It is a great feeling,” Mason said. “We can finally take…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils continue to search for the first win of the season after falling in region play, 44-12, against St. Michael Catholic last Thursday, September 16.The St. Michael Cardinals made quick work of ECHS during the first quarter, scoring on a 4-yard run. Three minutes later St. Michael struck again with a long pass for a touchdown. At the end of…