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ACS’s Caeden Battles exceeds 1,000-point plateau
Battles By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Atmore Christian School’s Caeden Battles cleared the 1,000-career point mark earlier this month, hitting the plateau on January 7, during a contest against Central Christian, a game the Rams lost, 71-60. Battles managed 26 points during the setback, reaching the 1,000-point mark on a second-half free throw. “Having 1,000 career points is a very cool feeling,” the school’s second-highest scorer said. “I am still…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
Cougars continue to struggle as 2020 ends
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s varsity basketball team was unable to close out 2020 with another win, falling to Oak Park Church School 41-36 last Tuesday, December 29. According to Cougars head coach Willie White, EA entered the game with only six players. “We knew we would have problems with fatigue due to the limited number of players that we had,” White said. “We successfully applied pressure, but…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
ECHS drops 2 contests in Robertsdale tourney
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County’s varsity basketball team was unable to gain a victory last Tuesday, December 29, during the Christmas Basketball Tournament held in Robertsdale. The Blue Devils fell to Blount, 43-29, and to Robertsdale, 52-51, both Class 6A teams that, according to ECHS head coach John Shears, offered a vital chance to help get the young Blue Devils team battle-hardened. “Both games were very competitive,” Shears…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
EA quarterback finalist for AISA Back of the Year
Sims By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Alabama Sportswriter Association announced December 29 that Escambia Academy standout quarterback Landon Sims has been selected as a finalist for AISA Back of the Year honors. Sims was a triple threat for the Cougars last season, helping lead the team to the AISA Class AA title game for the fifth straight year. The junior signal-caller rushed for 1,050 yards on 125 carries, including…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago
McGhee, Sims lead Cougars to first season win
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Daughtry McGhee and Landon Sims helped lead Escambia Academy’s Cougars to their first win of the season last Friday, December 18, a 61-36 rout of Edgewood Academy. “It was good to get our first victory,” EA head coach Willie White said. “The boys played really hard, but we still have areas that we need to work on. This is a process, and we are in…
by Josh Frye access_time3 years ago