Author: Josh Frye

Josh Frye

Nichols becomes first undefeated wrestler for ECHS
Coach Gonzalez, Calvin Nichols By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia County High School senior wrestler Calvin Nichols made history earlier this year when he became the first school athlete ever to gain an undefeated individual wrestling record at ECHS. The 18-year-old, 6’8”, gentle giant went 6-0 during the Blue Devils first ever wrestling season.“Calvin is quiet and gentle,” ECHS wrestling head coach Joel Gonzalez said. “He is a very humble guy,…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Williams, Sims named to ASWA All-State teams
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Two local high school student-athletes gained 2020-2021 Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) All-State basketball team honors Sunday, March 28.Escambia County High School junior Sheldon Williams was selected to the ASWA AHSAA (Alabama High School Athletic Association) Class 4A second team.Escambia Academy junior Landon Sims gained AISA (Alabama Independent School Association) third team accolades.According to ECHS athletic director Scott Mason, Williams is more than deserving of the…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
PCI aiding state in COVID-19 vaccines
BY JOSH FRYENews Staff Writer The Poarch Band of Creek Indians will aid the State of Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) this week administering COVID-19 vaccinations.According to PCI, 2,240 Pfizer vaccines will be offered Wednesday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, April 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Poarch Creek PowWow grounds on Jack Springs Road in Poarch.The vaccination clinic is free,…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Man faces numerous charges
White By JOSH FRYENews Staff Writer Lester Clyde White, 40, of a College Park, Ga., address was apprehended by Poarch Tribal Officers and transferred into county custody Sunday, March 21, according to Escambia County Sheriff’s Office reports,The location of the apprehension is unknown, but White was charged on several counts including resisting arrest, four counts of second-degree criminal mischief, a combined influence charge of drugs and alcohol, second degree possession…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Rams drop lead; downed by Cougars
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a strong start to the game, Atmore Christian’s softball team was unable to hold a commanding lead and gain the win over Escambia Academy last week as the Lady Rams fell, 22-12, against the Lady Cougars squad Tuesday evening (March 16). “We did not hit like we should have,” ACS head coach Bethany Albritton said. “If we cannot hit, we cannot score.” With the…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago