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Nichols becomes first undefeated wrestler for ECHS

Coach Gonzalez, Calvin Nichols By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia County High School senior wrestler Calvin Nichols made history earlier this year when he became the first school athlete ever to gain an undefeated individual wrestling record at ECHS. The 18-year-old, 6’8”, gentle giant went 6-0 during the Blue Devils first ever wrestling season.“Calvin is quiet and gentle,” ECHS wrestling head coach Joel Gonzalez said. “He is a very humble guy,…

Cougars win one, drop one; look to playoffs

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s varsity baseball team is quickly making a run toward the end of the 2021 baseball season after defeating Wilcox Academy, 12-11, last Tuesday, March 30, but falling against Lowndes Academy, 3-2, last Thursday, April 1.Despite overcoming a six-run deficit and a hard-fought performance by Wilcox, the Cougars were able to hold back the Wildcat charges. Wilcox gained five runs in the failed fifth-inning comeback.…

Williams, Sims named to ASWA All-State teams

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Two local high school student-athletes gained 2020-2021 Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) All-State basketball team honors Sunday, March 28.Escambia County High School junior Sheldon Williams was selected to the ASWA AHSAA (Alabama High School Athletic Association) Class 4A second team.Escambia Academy junior Landon Sims gained AISA (Alabama Independent School Association) third team accolades.According to ECHS athletic director Scott Mason, Williams is more than deserving of the…

Rams drop lead; downed by Cougars

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a strong start to the game, Atmore Christian’s softball team was unable to hold a commanding lead and gain the win over Escambia Academy last week as the Lady Rams fell, 22-12, against the Lady Cougars squad Tuesday evening (March 16). “We did not hit like we should have,” ACS head coach Bethany Albritton said. “If we cannot hit, we cannot score.” With the…

ECHS drops three

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter After struggling to gain a win earlier this season, Escambia County High School’s baseball team finally dug themselves out of a dark, winless hole to gain some light just under 2 weeks ago. On March 17, the Blue Devils not only ended the winless drought, but also gained a second-place position within the AHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 standings. Last week however, found a different…