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First loss of the season for EA
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer This past Friday the Cougars traveled to Prattville to face the Autauga Academy Generals. The two teams were both undefeated coming into the game. They were the number one and two ranked teams in class AA. The last time the two teams went head to head was in the AA state championship game last season in which the Generals came out on top winning…
Blacksher falls to Jay
  By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer   The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs had their third straight loss of the season Friday night when they played against the Jay Royals, losing 44-7. The Bulldogs have struggled to keep players healthy this year, losing several to injuries. The offensive players for the game were freshman KD Rabb and junior Lane Sims. The defensive captain for the night was senior Taylor Graham. J.U.…
Defensive effort wasted against Class 5A Eagles
The musical accompaniment to this year’s Escambia County High School football season has been stuck in a continuous loop for about six weeks, as turnovers have killed strong efforts against state-ranked teams. The musical loop continued its mournful drone last Friday (October 20). A stellar effort on the part of the ECHS defense was offset by a lethargic offense and three key misplays on the part of the ECHS special…
Northview loses homecoming to Catholic
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer Northview’s homecoming week is always something to write about! Hallways are decorated. Tee pees line the halls. Flags are flying inside the school. It’s just a prideful time, regardless of the school’s actual win/loss record. The homecoming dance itself had to be rescheduled, since Hurricane Nate decided to visit as well. This year, the dance will be held in November, but all of this…
Blacksher loses heart-breaker to Chickasaw
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer The Chickasaw Chieftains made a comeback to beat the J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs 34-42 in Friday night’s game, October 13. Errors by the Bulldogs’ offense were a huge factor as to why Blacksher lost. Chickasaw had 14 penalties and Blacksher had only 4. The offensive captain was junior Chase Boone, while the defensive captain was senior Dillan Baldwin. Blacksher was able to capitalize on errors…