Author: Josh Frye

Josh Frye

ECHS boys shut down by top-ranked Williamson
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s boys basketball team fell 28 points short, 89-51, against the state’s number-one ranked Class 4A school, Williamson High, on January 10. Missing several key players due to lineup changes over the Christmas and New Year’s break, ECHS took to the court with hopes of shocking the Lions, but that wasn’t the case. Despite 19 points from Sheldon Williams, the Blue Devils were…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Taylor helps lead Cougars to twin victories
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Tiquale Taylor helped lead Escambia Academy to victory over Clarke Prep (61-43) and Jackson Academy (61-37) last Thursday and Friday. During the contest against Clarke Prep, Taylor scored 19 points to pave the way for the Cougars. Bryant Quimby struck for 14 points to supplement Taylor’s performance. Tyrese Smith scored nine points; Li’Terrance McCants added eight. Jayson Helton ruled the boards, pulling down 13 rebounds.…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Rams open 2020 action with one-sided win over L.E.A.D.
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Atmore Christian School’s Gage Gades helped lead the Rams past the L.E.A.D. Academy Lions, 57-28, on January 9. Gades scored 16 points, leading the Rams to a much-needed victory upon returning from the Christmas holiday break, a win that extended their season record to 6-5. “We played a great game against a good team,” ACS head coach Tim Battles said. “I am proud of my…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
PCI holds Youth Pow Wow
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer The Poarch Creek Indians recently held the 10th Annual New Year’s Eve Youth Sobriety Pow Wow at the Poarch Community Center. The event welcomed over 60 young dancers from ages one to 17. According to event organizer Chris “Ding Ding” Blackburn, the event is designed to offer an alternative for young people, other than partying. “It offers a chance for the community to come…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
EA dance team performs at Citrus Bowl
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Escambia Academy dance team had a unique opportunity to perform during the New Year’s Day Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. last week as Alabama took on Michigan. EA dance team members Hillary Huskey, Emma Hall, Rubye Nix, Hannah Stone and Kadence Kolbe were chosen during the Auburn Dance Camp earlier this year to be part of the halftime entertainment at the college bowl game.…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago