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EA boys win
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars finished their regular season Monday, February 4, on a high note as they defeated Fort Dale at home on senior night, 51-48. The game was a nail biter from start to end and thrilled Cougar fans. EA took an early 12 to 8 lead over Fort Dale during the first period, setting the tone early in the contest. Tiquale Taylor…
Atmore Christian hoping for win in regionals
Rams fall to East Hill Christian By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer The Rams of Atmore Christian School fell to East Hill Christian of Pensacola during senior night last Friday, February 1, 77-59. The Rams started out strong during the first quarter but were outshot by East Hill 21-16. Kyle Hostetler scored 10 points for the Rams during the first period. Hostetler was followed up with Jadon Torres scoring 4…
Williams shoots for greatness
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer There are many stand-out student athletes that come through the area’s high schools but every once in a while, a player comes along who just takes the area high school sports scene by storm. One of these remarkable young men has made his mark within the history books of Escambia County High School. Senior Lue Williams has been a 6’4″, 184-pound basketball powerhouse for…
Jackson receives ALFCA Assistant Coach of the Year honors
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer Escambia County High School assistant football coach and head basketball coach Rodney Jackson was recently honored by the Alabama Football Coaches Association as the Alabama Class 4A Assistant Football Coach of the Year. Jackson received the honor during the ALFCA banquet and awards ceremony that was held at Embassy Suites in Montgomery on January 26. The honor is no easy feat to achieve. Jackson…
Blue Devils, Lady Blue Devils set to play in area tournament
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer The Escambia County High School boys’ varsity basketball team fell to Vigor High School last Friday night, February 1, during their last regular season game of the year. Despite a very hard-fought battle and exciting basketball game, the Blue Devils fell to the tough Vigor team, 58-45. Senior Lue Williams scored a total of 18 points during the game for the Blue Devils. Williams…