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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…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
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…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
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…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Sims, Bonds help gain win for Cougars
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Landon Sims drove in Randall Bonds to lead Escambia Academy past Abbeville Christian, 8-7, last Saturday (March 20), despite being outhit 12 to 7 by the Generals. The Cougars got things started early in the first inning when Randall Bonds knocked one out of the park during the first pitch of his at bat. Bonds’ homerun drove in 1 additional run and EA held a…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
ECHS ends winless streak, lands second place in region
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s winless drought came to an end after the Blue Devils gained 4 victories this past week, catapulting into second place with the AHSAA Class 4A, Region 1 standings. ECHS’s first 2 victories came against Williamson on March 11 during double-header action and 2 more against Vigor during a March 12 double-header. ECHS defeated the Lions 4-2 during the first meetup of the…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago