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Blacksher wins big in area game
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs pulled off another area win Friday night when they hosted the Choctaw County Tigers, winning 37-6. The Bulldogs are now 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in area games. The offensive captains were seniors Tanner Weaver and Dustin Graham and junior Lane Sims. The defensive captain for the night was senior Taylor Graham. In the first quarter, the Bulldogs scored…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Chiefs lose to Blountstown
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer Friday night was another deep loss for the Northview Chiefs. With a 59 to 13 final score, the Chiefs ended the night in massive disappointment. “We had some good plays, but Blountstown just outplayed us,” Head Coach Derek Marshman admitted after the game against the Blountstown Tigers. Things were looking promising when Northview’s sophomore Aunterio Minor had a first-quarter touchdown, but Blountstown started scoring…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Cougars win big over Pickens
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer Pickens Academy Pirates were no match for the mighty Escambia Academy Cougars Friday, September 8. The first half was filled with a plethora of highlights and touchdowns from the offensive, defensive, and special teams sides of the ball. The Pirates scored their 2 touchdowns halfway through the third quarter and at the very end of the game. Louie Turner, Jojo Carpenter, Fred Flavors, Neikel…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
ECHS hopes to regroup after loss to No. 1 Bulldogs
Going into Escambia County High’s September 8 contest against top-ranked (Class 4A) UMS-Wright, Rico Jackson felt like he and his staff had a solid game plan that, if well executed, would allow the Blue Devils to at least give the Bulldogs a run for their money. The execution part never materialized, though, and the ECHS squad suffered a 41-8 defeat for its first setback of the young season. “I’m disappointed…
by Don Fletcher access_time7 years ago