Author: Josh Frye

Josh Frye

ECHS to host Northview Friday
News Staff Report Escambia County High School and Northview High School are set to take the field for pre-season football action on Friday night at 7 p.m. at Herbert Barnes Stadium. Many fans are eager to see what the famed ‘Thunder and Lighting’ offense of new coach Scott Mason will bring to the Blue Devils playbook. Mason led Florala High School to a 5-6 overall record last season. The Blue…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
‘Ton of experience’ on hand as JUB conducts spring practice
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Wes Sims, J.U. Blacksher’s head football coach, enters his 11th spring practice period looking to attain the goal of securing a state title when the 2019-20 season starts in August. Last season the Bulldogs went 4-6 overall (3-4 region), including a 21-14 win over rival Excel High in the 78th matchup between the two rural schools. With only eight seniors gone from that team,…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
‘Voice’ star Kirk Jay inspires JUB students
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Kirk Jay, a rising country music artist who gained notoriety as a contestant on “The Voice,” visited J.U. Blacksher School in Uriah last week to inspire and motivate students. The Bay Minette native finished third during season 15 of the hit television program. Jay floored judges with his voice, technique and love for country music. Country superstar Blake Shelton took Jay under his wing…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Find a role model; be a role model
Often, players refer to their coaches when asked about personal role models. Parents are, of course, factored into the equation, but coaches are usually the first thought that comes to an athlete’s mind when asked about people who have made a huge impact on their lives. T.J. Oshie, a friend who plays for the NHL’s Washington Capitals, refers to his father, Tim Oshie as ‘Coach.” Oshie’s father has always been…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Atmore Soccer’s 2019 season in full swing
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer As football teams take to the Spring practice field at local and area high schools, Atmore Soccer teams are preparing to kick goals. “We are now in full swing,” said Atmore Soccer Inc. President Alex Alvarez. “We have kicked off our season strong at the Atmore YMCA fields.” Atmore Soccer, part of the Alabama Youth Soccer Organization, operates in conjunction with USA Soccer. The…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago