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Blacksher wins close one over Southern Choctaw
By KATIE WIGGINS News Sports Writer The J.U. Blacksher Bulldogs came out on top in an area game against the Southern Choctaw Indians, winning 42-39, Friday, September 8. The Indians were plagued with 14 penalties throughout the game, while the Bulldogs had 6 penalties. The offensive captain for the game was senior Jacob Bowman. The defensive captains were seniors Dillan Baldwin and Taylor Graham. The first quarter was scoreless, but…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Chiefs fall to Seahawks
By LEXXI BAGGETT News Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs gave it their all, in spite of the threat from Hurricane Irma Friday night at South Walton High School; however, their all was not enough to defeat the Seahawks. With a score of 23 to 18, the Chiefs added another loss to this year’s shaky start, which is now 1 and 2. Not having the home turf advantage, the Chiefs still…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Devils defense hangs tough in season-opening win
Rico Jackson’s Escambia County High coaching career got off to a successful start last Friday (September 1) when the Blue Devils offense managed a third-period touchdown and a scrappy defensive unit made the points stand up for an 8-0 win over Class 5A Wilcox Central. The win, reportedly ECHS’s first victory on its home turf since 2015, was marred by flag-happy officials who penalized the Devils 17 times for 130…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Pepsi football toss
During the high school football season, the local Pepsi Cola Bottling Company awards $500 college scholarships to seniors in the Pepsi Cola Football Toss. At Friday night’s Escambia County High School game against Wilcox Central, ECHS seniors Josaline Hollinger, left, and Nicholas Davidson, right, went head to head. It was a close contest but Nicholas came out ahead to win the scholarship. News photo by Tom Tschida
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago