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  Many thanks to our sports writers and photographers for great coverage this football season. Paolo Gorme – Sports Writer, – Escambia Academy, EA Graduate 2017 Katie Wiggins – Sports Writer –  J.U. Blacksher High School, JUB Senior Lexxi Baggett – Sports Writer –  Northview High School, NHS Junior Ditto Gorme – Photographer – Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School, Northview High School Carol Welch – Photographer –  J.U. Blacksher…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Nipper signs with CACC
J U Blacksher High School senior Jae-Lauren Nipper signed with Coastal Alabama Community College (Brewton campus) on a softball scholarship. Shown at the signing on Thursday, November 16, are, seated, dad Jimmy Nipper, Jae-Lauren, mom Rebecca Nipper; back, travel ball coaches Ren Powell, Paul Walton; JUB coaches Tommy Kilpatrick, Ginger Middleton; Principal Donald Baggett; CACC Coach Misty Nims.
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Ball-handling skills major factor for scrappy ECMS girls squad
Kristan Wasdin didn’t hesitate when asked the keys to the 6-0 start posted by her Escambia County Middle School Lady Eagles this season. “We’re faster than most of the other schools, and we have great ball-handlers,” the first-year ECMS coach said prior to the team’s seventh win, a 27-24 decision over Marshall Middle School on November 16. “Also, our defense has been able to shut down the teams we’ve played…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Natural talent, press defense create lopsided victories for ECMS boys
Coach Layton Knight is a happy man these days. In fact, the play of Knight’s Escambia County Middle School boys basketball team has allowed him to enter each successive contest in a relaxed mood. “There’s no story out here; this is probably the worst team I’ve ever had,” Knight said, breaking into a smile just a few minutes before his team registered its seventh straight lopsided win. “Actually, I saw…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
EA wins state!
By PAOLO GORME News Staff Writer For the second time in school history, the Escambia Academy football team brought home a state championship trophy to Canoe, winning the game 30-20. Last Friday’s game, November 17, in Troy University’s Veterans Memorial Stadium, was only the fourth time EA has played a state championship game and they have all been under Head Coach Hugh Fountain. The Cougars put on a spectacular show…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago