Josh Frye

Banks scores twice; ECHS knocks off Monroe Co.
ECHS’s Anthony McCants (15) throws a pass during last Friday’s game against Monroe County. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Willie Banks had 18 carries for 77 yards and scored two touchdowns in Escambia County High’s 35-6 homecoming victory over Monroe County last Friday. After a slow start to the season, the Blue Devils have improved to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in Class 4A, Region 1 competition. “We had a great…
Nettles, Sims lead EA past Knights
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Led by junior running back Bubba Nettles, Escambia Academy advanced to a 4-1 overall record after defeating Tuscaloosa Academy, 28-13, last Friday, September 25. A J.U. Blacksher transfer, Nettles, who rushed for over 200-yards on 24 carries and had two touchdowns, has been a formidable force for the Cougars so far this season. Nettles helped put the first points on the scoreboard for the Cougars…
ECHS 13, SMC 9
Blue Devils score first points, earn first win ECHS’s Willie Banks (3) fights through St. Michael defenders during Monday nights game. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After being benched last Friday by Hurricane Sally, Escambia County High’s football team stormed back to defeat St. Michael Catholic 13-9 in a game postponed last Friday due to Hurricane Sally and played instead on Monday night, September 21. The win was ECHS’s first…
Sims leads Cougars to 35-6 win over Wilcox
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Landon Sims threw for more than 200 yards and kicked five extra points to help lead Escambia Academy past Wilcox Academy, 35-6, last Friday, September 11. The win was the second region victory for the Cougars as they advance to 3-1 for the season and 2-0 in region play. The Cougars took a 7-0 lead after scoring on a long pass from Sims to Daughtry…
Rabb returns, but JUB still falls short
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher High’s Bulldogs are still in search of their first win of the season after being defeated by Monroe County, 26-22, last Thursday, September 3. Blacksher standout, K.D. Rabb returned to action this week, scoring three touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough. Rabb drew first blood, scoring on a 1-yard run, and Quarterback Lathon Owens fired a pass to Deon Hill for a successful two-point…