Category: Sports

Hooks Ward By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Two Escambia County High School football players were included on the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s AHSAA Class 4A All-State team; one Escambia Academy player was similarly honored on the AISA All-State squad, and several other area players were among those selected for the AHSAA Class 3A and Class 2A teams.ECHS defensive back LeBron Hooks, who picked off 9 passes during the season recently…

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs wrapped up their previously undefeated season with a loss in the Florida 1R State Championship last Saturday, December 10, in Tallahassee against the Hawthorne Hornets. Although the Chiefs did fall short of the state title, they were the first undefeated team in Northview’s history during their regular season with a record of 10-0, and their final record being 13-1. Not only were…

News Staff Report Two Escambia Academy football players and an EA cheerleader were selected to participate in last week’s Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) All Star Football Game.Cougars quarterback Jacob Lee, who at 6-feet-1 and 180 pounds also played linebacker for EA, and running back-cornerback Christian Crook (5-10, 175 pounds) were each chosen to play for the 44-member West team in the annual seniors-only contest.Additionally, Escambia Academy cheerleader Abby Kate…

Jamarkus Jefferson (6) completes a reception for a touchdown. Northview’s players, coaches and fans celebrate after the win. By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs took home another victory this past Friday night, December 2, in Bratt for their thirteenth straight win of the season. They battled hard all night long against the Union County Tigers, with the final score being 21-11. It is safe to say that this…

Chiefs’ Jamarkus Jefferson (6) rushes for a TD. By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs stormed past the undefeated Chipley Tigers this past Friday night, Nov. 25, in Bratt, and they are now regional champs. They will advance deeper into the playoffs, as a final four team, inching even closer to the state title. The final score Friday night was 42-6Starting off the first quarter, the Tigers received the…