Author: Josh Frye

Josh Frye

Simply AU-some
Atmore native hoping Tigers’ dream season continues By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer In just his fifth season as assistant coach with the Auburn Tigers basketball team, Atmore native and Escambia Academy alumnus Chad Prewett is headed for the big showdown as the Tigers are set to make their historic, first-ever appearance in the NCAA Final Four. “This is huge,” Prewett said during an interview with Atmore News. “One of…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Struggles continue for young Devils
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia County High’s Blue Devils continue to struggle to find a groove as they dropped a 15-0 decision to Excel High on Monday, March 18. Excel took control of the game right off the bat. Panthers Josh Gandy and Sean Boatwright both put up doubles to drive in first-inning runs as Excel jumped out to a 4-0 lead. The Blue Devils struggled to regain…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Want to change the world?
Be a positive role model With the recent college signing period, a few things have been on my mind that I wanted to share with our young, college-bound athletes. What kind of advice can help prepare them for the next phase of their lives? How could I maybe help prepare them for what is about to come? As we step back and take a look at the world around us,…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Bulldogs polish off Hillcrest in JV, varsity action
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer J.U. Blacksher’s junior varsity baseball team finished off its season last Friday, March 22, with a 13-6 victory over Hillcrest that left the jayvee squad with an 8-4 season record. “Every single kid worked hard this season,” head coach Justin Mixon said. “With the bulk of the team being eighth-graders, they have often played games against much older opponents. They went into every game…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Landon Mura
JUB’s ace pitcher ready to take skills to next level By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Landon Mura is a young man of few words, until you mention baseball. The 17-year-old J.U. Blacksher pitcher struck out 18 batters in a single game just over a week ago to set a new school record. That is a tremendous feat for any pitcher, but Mura remains humble about his accomplishments. “I never…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago