Category: Sports

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs brought home yet another win last Friday night, October 21, in Marianna. The Chiefs are undefeated so far this season with an impressive record of 8-0. Even with a near three-hour bus ride, they still managed to have a final score of 43-14.The Chiefs received the ball first. Jamarkus Jefferson started off the night strong with a first down. Shortly after, quarterback…

News Staff Report A pair of eighth-grade student athletes from Escambia Academy turned in impressive performances in last week’s AISA Junior High Invitational cross-country meet.Danny Doerr placed third overall in the boys 3.219-kilometer (two mile) run, posting a time of 12 minutes and 9.47 seconds, while Alexis Strength finished the course in 17 minutes and 13.45 seconds to finish 12th overall in the girls competition.The finish represented Strength’s personal best…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Though the final score doesn’t reflect it, Escambia County High dominated Bayside Academy during most of their Class 4A, Region 1 showdown last Friday (October14). But a long kick return by the Admirals late in the game reversed the domination.Bayside scored five touchdowns in the final 15 minutes to storm back from a 13-point deficit and win the shootout by a 66-48 score.“Offensively, we were…

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs took home their seventh straight win of the season last Friday night in Jay. With a final score of 49-13, the Chiefs have continued to impress fans each week of their season this far. Because it was a rival game, it makes their win even more significant for the community.Jay received first but Northview scored first when Jamarkus Jefferson ran in for…

Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders won their second straight championship recently, claiming the 2022 Baldwin County 1A football championship.The student athletes showed tenacity as they battled through the ups and downs of their season.The Raiders were led by head coach Vincent Coley and assistant coach Josh Overstreet. Notable standouts on the offensive side of the field were receiver Traegan James, who scored 12 touchdowns; quarterback Jerry Sellers, who…