Category: Sports

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This past Friday night, November 10, Northview swept past Jay in the first round of playoffs with a final score of 31-13. It was a cool, rainy night, yet both teams continued to fight until the very end.In the first quarter of the game, Northview scored first when Joe Wright ran it in for a touchdown, making the score 7-0 early on. Jay ended up…

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy football team traveled to LaFayette, Alabama, on Friday, November 3, to open the 2023 AISA AA playoffs against the Chambers Academy Rebels.Cougar captains Quinten Odom, Tyler McCants, and Charlie Sasser met with the referees and the Chambers captains for the coin toss. The Cougars won, deferring their reception to the second half.The Rebels made the first touchdown of the game with a…

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Staff Writer This past Friday night, November 3, the Northview Chiefs traveled all the way to Walton County, but they fell short in the game. With a final score of 54-14, it was a difficult night for the Chiefs. Nonetheless, they are still headed to playoffs at Jay this coming Friday!In the first quarter, Walton scored on the opening drive, making the score 7-0, with the good…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Sophomore Jamarion Robinson hurled 3 touchdown passes, establishing a new school record as Escambia County High’s Blue Devils wrapped up the 2023 season in fine fashion last Friday, October 27.A 28-15 win over Class 4A, Region 1 opponent Orange Beach gave the team a final record of 6-4, ECHS’s best showing since 2018.Robinson didn’t have a spectacular night but stats posted online by the team’s…

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars returned to Bachelor Field one last time for the 2023 season’s Senior Night on October 27. For this occasion, the Cougars faced the Fort Dale Academy Eagles from Greenville, Alabama.The game began with recognition of the Senior Class of 2024 cheerleaders, dancer and football players. These included cheerleaders Mary Ruth Dortch, Tava Johnson, Scottla Williams, and Scottlia Williams; dancer Makaila Rodriguez;…