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Blue Devils 3-1 heading into homecoming contest
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer For the past few years, most of the excitement of an Escambia County High School homecoming football game has been during the halftime activities. This year, there could be just as much excitement on the field. ECHS struggled a little in the first half, then used a combination of defense and special teams to augment a lethargic offense and score 30 second-half points and…
Blacksher wins big over Choctaw Tigers
By JOSEPH ODOM News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs seemed to have found their groove this past Friday night, Sept. 14, with a runaway game against the Choctaw County Tigers. To start the game Blacksher kicked the ball off to the Tigers. The Tigers returned the kick to their own 30-yard line. After a very short drive of only 5 plays the Tigers turned the ball over to the…
Perdido Raiders beat Summerdale Panthers 28-6
Special to Atmore News The Perdido Middle School Raiders football team had a strong victory over the Panthers in their September 13 game. Quarterback Coleman Dove (#1) scored 1 rushing touchdown and threw 2 touchdown passes to receiver Christopher Johnson (#8), one of which was followed up by a 2-point conversion by Dove. Running back Josh Hyatt (#5) scored a rushing touchdown and followed it up by scoring a 2-point…
Northview falls to Blountstown
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs started off with 19 points in the first half this past Friday night, Sept. 14, but it just wasn’t enough to seal the win against Blountstown Tigers in a final 35 to 19 match-up. The Chiefs, who are now 2-2, are known for resilience, however, and will go down fighting as they prepare for this week’s game as well! Quarterback senior…
Cougars handle Patrician
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Cougars traveled to Butler, Ala. to face the Patrician Academy Saints Friday, Sept. 14. These two teams have met 13 times before Friday night’s game and the Cougars won only one of those games. These two teams have not played each other since 2011. This year’s Cougars ended that losing streak and took home an easy 35-7 win over the Saints. EA scored…