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NHS advances in playoffs
Chiefs’ Jamarkus Jefferson (6) runs the ball for a touchdown By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter Northview High School Chiefs hosted the first playoff game of the season last Friday night against Bozeman of Panama City.The Chiefs came out on top with a final score of 27-21, and it was one of the best games all season. The game was definitely a close one, and the Chiefs fought until the very end…
Cougars beat Chambers; look to Championship
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter After a disappointing end last season during the AISA championship game against Chambers Academy, Escambia Academy’s football team is holding their heads up proudly this week after dismantling the Rebels, 37-13, last Friday (November 12) during the AISA Class 2A State Semi-Finals, launching them to a sixth straight championship game appearance.Last season, Chambers sent EA packing after defeating the Cougars, 36-34, during the AISA Championship. In…
NHS headed to first round of playoffs
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter The Northview High School Chiefs earned yet another great win last Friday night, November 5, in Bratt against the J.R. Arnold High School Marlins. The Marlins, a 5A, traveled all the way from Panama City Beach. It was a great game, and now the Chiefs will advance to playoffs. The final score was 49-27 and it was definitely a game for the books!The Chiefs started off…
Cougars beat Edgewood, advance to state semi-finals
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars beat the Edgewood Academy Wildcats 60-7, during the first round of the 2021 AISA Class 2A State Playoffs last Friday, November 5.Edgewood, which has captured 7 AISA state titles since 2008, was dismantled early during the first quarter, as EA standout, Bubba Nettles, scored with a 60-yard touchdown run during the Cougars’ first possession. EA quarterback, kicker and safety Landon Sims notched…
Chiefs win over Bay County
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswriter The Northview High School Chiefs took home yet another win last Friday night all the way in Panama City against Bay County. This was a big win for Northview, considering they traveled about three hours away! This was their first win on the road, and their second consecutive win lately. The final score of the game was 39-34, and it was a good game for sure!The…