Category: Sports

ECHS’s James Whatley (2) struggles to gain yards. By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils closed out the 2021 football season with a 42-0 loss against the Flomaton Hurricanes on home turf last Friday, October 29. With the defeat, ECHS ends the season with an overall record of 2-8 and AHSAA 4A, Region 1 record of 1-5.The Blue Devils, plagued by a skinny sideline, failed to…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Bessemer Academy Rebels were never allowed to cross the 50-yard line during last Friday’s (October 29), 64-0, shutout victory by the Escambia Academy Cougars during senior night. With the win, the Cougars wrap up the 2021 regular season with an overall record of 9-1 and a region record of 3-1 as they look to the playoffs.The Cougars scored early and often during the lopsided affair…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Despite gaining a homecoming victory against W.S. Neal on October 15, the Escambia County High Blue Devils failed to pack any of the momentum as they traveled last Friday, October 22, to face the Jackson High Aggies. Jackson shut out the Blue Devils, 57-0.According to ECHS head coach Scott Mason, this has been more than a tough season for the Blue Devils squad. Mason said the…

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswrier The Northview Chiefs earned a big win Friday night, October 22, against the Marianna Bulldogs. After losing to the Catholic Crusaders the previous week, Northview bounced back with this win. The final score was 21-14.The Chiefs started off strong with a touchdown from junior Luke Bridges. Brandon Ferguson, sophomore, kicked the extra point for Northview, bringing the score to 7-0.Right before halftime, junior Jamarkus Jefferson earned…

Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders are the 1A middle school football champions of 2021. It has been many years since the Perdido Raiders football team has had a season as successful as this one. From their shutout against Summerdale to their double victories against Orange Beach, the Raiders have earned their championship title and 6-2 record in spectacular fashion.Highlights from this season include quarterback Hayden Coley throwing for…