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Jason Pilger Chevrolet contributes to ECHS football program
Special to Atmore News Jason Pilger Chevrolet of Atmore is partnering with Escambia County High School football on the Chevy Youth Sports program. The partnership features a one-time monetary contribution to assist Escambia County High School Football with registration fees, equipment costs, facility maintenance and other administrative fees. The program also provides an opportunity for community members to earn additional funds for the league via a Test Drive fundraiser. “Being…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
NHS gets big win over South Walton
By LIBBY PUGH News Sportswriter Seniors were the utmost priority this past Friday night, October 16. The Northview Chiefs started off the night by honoring the senior football players, cheerleaders, band, and NJROTC. Another victory was also in store for the Chiefs as they defeated the South Walton Seahawks with a score of 70 to 49. As the game began, the Chiefs received the ball first. The offense for the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Williamson blanks Blue Devils
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Playoff hopes continue to fade for Escambia County after an 8-0 loss to Williamson on Monday, October 12 in Class 4A, Region 1 action. In a defensive battle, the Lions and Blue Devils duked it out the entire game until a late fourth-quarter interception by Williamson paved the way for Ryan Kidd’s 8-yard dash into the end zone with just over two minutes left to…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
NHS wins over Walton
By LIBBY PUGH News Sports Writer Friday night lights, more like Thursday night lights for this week’s game. The Northview Chiefs traveled to Walton High School on Thursday. The Chiefs had one agenda in mind, Go, Fight, Win! The Chiefs ended the night with a profound 27 to 12 win against the Braves. The Chiefs wasted no time in this week’s game. Within the first minute of the game, the…
by Atmore News access_time5 years ago
Cougars blank rival Generals; clinch 3rd straight region title
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Daughtry McGhee, Randall Bonds and Christian Crook combined to help Escambia Academy clinch its third straight AISA Class 2A, Region 2 championship last Thursday, October 8, with a 33-0 win against arch-rival Autauga Academy. EA became only the second team in AISA history to register a shutout of a Bobby Carr-coached team. The veteran coach’s only previous shutout loss was in 2006, when his Edgewood…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago