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Blue Devils register first 2-0 start since 2010 season

By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Although Escambia County High football coach Rico Jackson feels like his team still has a long way to go, he admitted that his team’s August 31 win over Class 5A Wilcox-Central went a long way toward restoring respectability to the long-stagnant ECHS program. “We did pretty good, but there are still some things we have to work on,” the second-year ECHS coach said after…

Blacksher strikes late but comes up short 21-22

By JOSEPH ODOM News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs fell just shy of victory at their first home game of the season this past Friday night, August 31, as they took on Prattville Christian Academy. Hopes were high for players and fans alike as the Bulldogs stormed the field. To start off the game the Bulldogs received the kickoff which was run back 30 yards by #17 JaDaniel Nettles.…

NHS Chiefs fall to FHS Hurricanes

By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer If school spirit could have won the game, Northview High School would have another victory under its belt. “Beat the Hurricanes” signs were around every hallway corner, and a garnet and gold decorated student body started showcasing itself as early as Monday morning, but obviously it takes more than that to end up as the scoreboard winners. Even with the home-field advantage, the…

Blacksher loses to McIntosh

By JOSEPH ODOM News Staff Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs suffered a loss at their season opener against McIntosh away this past Friday, August 24, at 7 p.m. Blacksher had a bad start to the game struggling to put points on the board allowing McIntosh to get an early lead of 12-0. In the second quarter Blacksher managed to hold the Demons at bay not allowing any points to be…

Northview wins over LCA

By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer In their first official seasonal win, the Northview Chiefs earned a morale booster with a 46 to 20 victory over private school Lighthouse Christian Academy of Pensacola. In spite of many players sidelined for injuries, the Chiefs pulled off a win, and their victory set the tone for Monday morning’s school spirit. “It was great,” said sophomore Keyshawn Breedlove who also plays cornerback. “We…