Category: Sports

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled to Jackson Academy to face off against the Jackson Eagles Friday, September 15, to take a break from region play. Cougar captains Quinten Odom, Keller Coston, and Luke Bell met at midfield for the coin toss; the Cougars won, receiving the kick to start the game.The Cougars marked the scoreboard first with a touchdown after a successful 13-yard pass from…

By MCKENNA SIMMONNews Sports Writer Last Friday night, September 15, the Northview Chiefs swept past Lighthouse Private Christian Academy at home in Bratt. With a final score of 35-0, it is clear that the Chiefs’ season seems to be taking a turn for the better. Considering that it was senior night, this win was very important for the Chiefs.In the first quarter, Northview received the ball on kick off. Chiefs…

Escambia Academy’s Danny Doerr, in foreground, and Eli Covington head into a turn during a September 7 cross-country meet at Baldwin County Bicentennial Park in Stockton. Doerr finished 5th, with a time of 20:35.52, while Covington, who finished in 20.54.63, was 8th in the meet, which included more than 100 competitors. EA’s team, coached by Rider Jernigan, also got a 4th-place finish from Scarlett Philips, who posted a 9:41.13 showing…

ECHS quarterback Jamarion Robinson hands off the ball to James Whatley Blue Devil defender tackles Satsuma ball carrier. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High football coach Vincent Harris learned how fickle the football gods can be after the Blue Devils started 4-1 but lost their last five games last year. That’s why he and his assistants are stressing that the 3-0 team’s focus be on the future.ECHS’s latest…

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled to Birmingham to face off against the Banks Academy Jets at Briarwood Christian School Friday, September 8. This marked EA’s second region game of the season.Cougar captains Quinten Odom, Ty McCants, and Zeke McElhaney met at midfield with the Jets captains and referees for the coin toss before the game. The Cougars won, electing to receive the ball to start…