Author: Josh Frye

Josh Frye

Four injured in wreck near Poarch
Two minors and two adults were injured shortly before 2 p.m. Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle accident near Poarch. The driver of the sedan apparently (according to witnesses) pulled out of Atmosphere Road in front of a GMC pickup which was traveling southbound on Poarch Road. The car was t-boned and then struck a Republic Services garbage truck traveling north on Poarch Road. Emergency crews from Poarch Fire Department, Poarch…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
Bulldogs can’t get untracked against Luverne
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s Bulldogs were unable to generate an ideal start to the 2020 season, dropping a 49-19 decision to Luverne High’s Tigers in last Friday’s season opener in Uriah. “We didn’t play well,” JUB head coach Wes Sims said. “We were unable to block or tackle like we should have. We had a couple of good plays at times, especially on special teams, but we…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
ECHS blanked 26-0 by Admirals in opener
ECHS’s Mason Huggins runs for yardage during last Fridays game against Bayside Academy. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s Blue Devils couldn’t get untracked and were shut out by Bayside Academy in last Friday’s season opener, 26-0. The visiting Admirals came out swinging, scoring on a 51-yard aerial strike during the opening minutes of the contest. Just two minutes later, Bayside struck gold again after intercepting a pass…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
EA wins, 27-7
Cougars avenges last year’s season-opening setback EA’s Sam Fields catches a pass during Friday’s game against Presbyterian Christian School. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After falling in overtime last season to Presbyterian Christian School, Escambia Academy started out the 2020 season on a high note with a commanding, 27-7 victory over the Mississippi team. The Cougars opened the scoring as Daughtry McGhee and Landon Sims pushed downfield with a series…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago
High school football
ECHS, EA, JUB kick off season Friday By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After months of anticipation and uncertainty, the time has finally come for high school football teams and fans to experience the 2020 season’s kickoff. This Friday, August 21, local high school football stadiums which have been silent for several months will return to life as the pandemic-restricted season kicks off. Many changes have been made this season, not…
by Josh Frye access_time4 years ago