Author: Josh Frye

Josh Frye

No lightning, thunder in ECHS preseason contest
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s Scott Mason received his first test last Friday, August 23, against T.R. Miller High in Brewton during a jamboree matchup in which the varsity team fell just short, 7-0. The Blue Devil varsity squad played three full quarters, and the junior varsity played the final quarter. During the varsity matchup, Mason — in his first year at the helm of the ECHS…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Bulldogs exorcise Demons with 65-22 rout
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s football team, which came into its 2019 season opener with revenge on its mind, got what it wanted. The Bulldogs exorcised the demons that kept them out of the playoffs last year, mangling McIntosh High by a 65-22 margin last Friday, August 23. In last year’s season opener JUB came up short, dropping a 28-13 decision to the Demons. That loss plagued the…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
‘Four Horsemen’ set to lead teams into battle
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer As the 2019 local football schedule starts this Friday, August 23, many of our local and area teams will see their first action of the season. Among each team is one player who will have a major hand in the success of each team. Those players from our four coverage-area schools are known collectively as the “Four Horsemen,” as they will have to take…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Leadership is key to successful season
With the start of the 2019 football season on the horizon, many questions loom pertaining to what powerhouse team will be able to fulfill its championship goals. Historically, the football teams in our area have more often than not offered up exciting, successful seasons. This week, the guys of each area team are working hard in full pads in the heat of the South Alabama summer in anticipation of the…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Atmore Soccer registration ends Aug. 30
News Staff Report Registration is open for the Atmore Youth Soccer League’s 2019-2020 season. The league is open to any player age 2 and up. Atmore Youth Soccer League’s mission is to create a fun, interesting and quality sports opportunity for the community’s youth of all ages. Applications for registration are available at the Atmore Chamber of Commerce offices (corner of Main and Ridgeley streets), and registration will continue through…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago