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ECHS starts 2-0 with wins over Monroe Co., Flomaton
By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Stephen Williams hit for 30 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Escambia County High’s basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 73-47 win over Flomaton High last Saturday, December 2.Williams was not only the team’s high scorer against FHS but also contributed to the team’s second solid defensive effort. The senior’s rebound total included 9 off the defensive end of the court, and he…
NHS loses in final seconds
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This past Friday night, the Northview Chiefs battled hard in their last game of the season against Bozeman all the way in Panama City. With a final score of 37-31, it is clear that Northview gave it all they had until the very end of the ball game. Northview’s season is now over after the second round of playoffs, it came and went just as…
NHS advances to second round of playoffs
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This past Friday night, November 10, Northview swept past Jay in the first round of playoffs with a final score of 31-13. It was a cool, rainy night, yet both teams continued to fight until the very end.In the first quarter of the game, Northview scored first when Joe Wright ran it in for a touchdown, making the score 7-0 early on. Jay ended up…
EA put out of playoffs in LaFayette
By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy football team traveled to LaFayette, Alabama, on Friday, November 3, to open the 2023 AISA AA playoffs against the Chambers Academy Rebels.Cougar captains Quinten Odom, Tyler McCants, and Charlie Sasser met with the referees and the Chambers captains for the coin toss. The Cougars won, deferring their reception to the second half.The Rebels made the first touchdown of the game with a…
NHS falls to Walton
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Staff Writer This past Friday night, November 3, the Northview Chiefs traveled all the way to Walton County, but they fell short in the game. With a final score of 54-14, it was a difficult night for the Chiefs. Nonetheless, they are still headed to playoffs at Jay this coming Friday!In the first quarter, Walton scored on the opening drive, making the score 7-0, with the good…