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Blacksher suffers another devastating loss
By JOEY ODOM News Sports Writer This past Friday, Sept. 7, J.U. Blacksher High School Bulldogs suffered another crushing loss of 40-15. Blacksher started the game with the ball on their own 29 but turned it over to Cottage Hill Christian just 4 plays into their possession. Cottage Hill Warriors took advantage of their first possession and put up 7 points with 6:47 left on the clock in the first.…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
EA wins big over Clarke Prep
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars bounced back from a loss the week before to Tuscaloosa Academy. In their first region game, Friday, Sept. 7, they defeated the Clarke Prep School Gators 41-7. The Cougars’ ground attack was on full display headed by Pat McGhee. He rushed for 251 yards on 15 carries. Despite turning the ball over 4 times, EA still dominated the game. It…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Chiefs upset Sea Hawks
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The prediction was that South Walton would take down the Northview High School Chiefs this past Friday night, Sept. 7. So much for predictions! Even though the game started out with very little action, the Chiefs managed to end up on top, with a 14-7 win against South Walton. From the onset of the game, things were questionable for the Chiefs. South Walton ran…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Red-hot ECHS wins again
Blue Devils to host Hillcrest-Evergreen in Friday’s home opener By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Escambia County High School Head Football Coach Rico Jackson knew this year’s team would be better than last year’s 2-8 squad. He just didn’t realize how quickly and how drastically the improvement would come. “It’s obvious that we’re better, and that we’re improving even faster than we thought,” Jackson said after ECHS improved to 3-0…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago
EA Cougars lose to TA Knights
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled to Tuscaloosa this past Friday, August 31, to face the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights. As the night went on, the Cougars fell 31-7. EA could not get anything going on offense with 64 yards of total offense, while Tuscaloosa scored 4 touchdowns with 388 yards of total offense. “Our execution on both sides of the ball and our blocking was…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago