Author: Josh Frye

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…

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…

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…