Author: Josh Frye

Josh Frye

Rams knock off S. Baldwin, advance in PCC title chase
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Atmore Christian School continues the search for its first state championship after posting a 59-50 win over South Baldwin in the first round of the Panhandle Christian Conference playoffs last Thursday, February 4. Caeden Battles hit for 21 points to lead the Rams in scoring. Gage Gades added 13, Emmett Battles contributed 11, Reese White and Titus Dean added six each, and Dexter Smoker scored…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
EA in state semifinals
Cougars knock off South Choctaw, Chambers; set sights on Edgewood By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a slow start this season, Escambia Academy’s basketball team finds itself just one game away from a shot at the AISA Class AA state championship after defeating South Choctaw Academy, 70-35, on February 2 and Chambers Academy, 59-52, in Montgomery last Saturday, February 11. Red-hot shooting from the floor paved the way to the…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Cougars defeat Rams as both look to postseason
Atmore Christian’s Reese White (5) pushes down court against Escambia Academy defenders during last Fridays game. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy closed out regular season play last Friday, January 29, with a 53-27 victory over Atmore Christian School. EA head coach Willie White said the win helps build confidence for the team as it enters the AISA state tournament this week. The Cougars will begin their championship quest…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Improved Cougars clinch No. 2 playoff seed
BY JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite double figures scoring performances from Landon Sims and Bubba Nettles, Escambia Academy dropped a 51-48 decision to Wilcox Academy on January 19. Sims led the Cougars in scoring with 16 points, while Nettles complemented that showing with 11 points. Despite a 13-10 EA lead during the first period, Wilcox gained ground on the Cougars over each of the following three periods. Craig Helton scored…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
ACS’s Caeden Battles exceeds 1,000-point plateau
Battles By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Atmore Christian School’s Caeden Battles cleared the 1,000-career point mark earlier this month, hitting the plateau on January 7, during a contest against Central Christian, a game the Rams lost, 71-60. Battles managed 26 points during the setback, reaching the 1,000-point mark on a second-half free throw. “Having 1,000 career points is a very cool feeling,” the school’s second-highest scorer said. “I am still…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago