Category: Sports

Braden Crysell slides home during EA’s February 23 game against Lighthouse Christian. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s Randall Bonds and J.J. Stevens combined to pitch a no-hitter, launching the Cougars past Hooper Academy 10-0 Thursday, February 25, for their third win of the season. The Cougars made early work of the Colts during the first inning with a pair of scores from stolen bases. EA head coach Mike…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High School and Escambia County Middle School combined to reach a milestone this year when a new sport made its entry into the history of both schools. Wrestling has not been a sport that many, if anyone, has associated with ECHS and ECMS, but this year that changed. Even with COVID-19 locking up many sports and changing the everyday way of life, ECHS…

After fouling out early against East Hill, ACS’s Caeden Battles (13) on the role as a coach from the bench. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Atmore Christian School fell just short of a Panhandle Christian Conference championship during the PCC Final Four Tournament Saturday, February 20, in Pensacola, Fla., but still established a school benchmark by finishing fourth out of the conference’s 13 schools. “I am extremely proud of what…

EA’s Daughtry McGhee and Landon Sims were named to the AISA Class AA Final Four All-Tournament team. By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Despite a slow start this season due to a shortage of players and the COVID-19 pandemic, Escambia Academy’s basketball team was able to beat the odds and advance into the AISA Class AA state finals. The Cougars, guided by first-year head coach Willie White, fell just short of…

NHS’s Carach lifts way into girls state match Naudia Carach By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Northview High School weightlifter Naudia Carach recently became the first NHS female in three years to earn a shot at the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A weightlifting title. Carach, daughter of Sheena and Jacob Carach of Bratt, Fla., earned the opportunity by placing fourth at the FHSAA 1A regionals in Live Oak, Fla.…