Category: Sports

Fountain By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News If you’re a fan of a high school football team that went 0-10, one would assume the next year would be a rebuilding season.One would be wrong.Because if your new football coach is Hugh Fountain, anything is possible. Including the playoffs.Fountain, who returned to his East Brewton alma mater this summer with 253 lifetime wins and a few AISA state championships in his…

Chiefs’ Kaden Odom (4) runs for a touchdown. By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer Last Friday night, November 18, the Northview Chiefs defeated the Holmes County Blue Devils in the second round of the playoffs at home in Bratt. One step closer to the finish line, Northview will now advance to the Regional Championship, which will be hosted at their home again this Friday. The Chiefs’ record is currently 11-0, and…

Harris By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer When Vincent Harris was awarded his first head coaching job earlier this year, at Escambia County High School, he knew he faced a formidable task in rebuilding the ECHS program. After his first ECHS team posted a 4-6 record and was competitive in most of its losses, Harris feels confident the first layer of a new foundation has been lain.In fact, he thought the…

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs wrapped up their regular season with another win against the Panama City Bay Tornadoes at home, Friday, November 4. They have had a spectacular year so far with a perfect season at 10-0. Now on the road to state – The Chiefs will host the winner of the Freeport and Holmes County game on November 18 at home in Bratt.Starting off Friday…

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars ventured to La Fayette, Alabama last week, November 4, to battle out the first round of AISA AA Playoffs against the Chambers Academy Rebels. The Rebels finished their season at 7-3 with a 4-0 record in AA Region 1. Their falls were to Lee-Scott Academy, First Presbyterian Day School, and the Glenwood School.Jacob Lee (#1), Devin Kelly (#5), and Carson Wilson…