Category: Sports

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s varsity baseball season came to an end last Friday, April 30, when Edgewood Academy knocked the Cougars out of the 2021 AISA Baseball Playoffs. The Wildcats won 2 out of 3 games in a best of 3 series against the Cougars.During game 1 last Thursday April 29, EA started out slow, but found a way to win after trailing during the top of the…

New varsity squad Escambia Academy 2021-2022 varsity cheerleaders are, from left, front, Arial Curry, Arianna Littler, Ana Chelsey Robinson, Mallory Davis; back, Addison Geck, Tava Johnson, Kayleigh Jay, Ty’Leaha James, Mary Ruth Dortch, Tiffany Gookin, Abby Kate Helton. New JV squad Escambia Academy 2021-2022 junior varsity cheerleaders are, from left, front, Poarcha Bailey, Caelyn McElhaney, Ana Chesley Robinson, Leah Baggett; back, Adelyn Hardy, Ty’Leaha James, Brooklyn Lucas and Brilee Handley.

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils returned to the football field Monday afternoon (April 26) for spring training in preparation of next season’s start.According to ECHS head coach Scott Mason, 51 players turned out for the first day of training.“The guys are looking great,” Mason said. “It is a whole different attitude this season. These guys are buying into what we are trying to build,…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia County High School girls and boys track teams are state bound after both teams qualified in various categories during the AHSAA Class 4A, Section 1 meet last Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton. The five top teams or individuals in each event advance to the state track and field meet each year.On the ECHS boys’ team, Darron…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils ended the 2020-2021 baseball season with 2, back-to-back losses against Monroe County High School during double-header action last Tuesday, April 20.ECHS fell 15-1, during the first game of the matchup against the Tigers. Monroe County came out swinging during the first inning, scoring 3 runs. The Blue Devils’ only run gained came in the second inning when Exavion Bradley…