Category: Sports

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Lady Blue Devils of Escambia County High evened their season record at 4-4 after wins over Monroe County and Baldwin County last week. Last Thursday, December 5, C’Anna Betts led the Lady Devils in scoring with 21 points, five of which came off free throws, as ECHS roughed up MCHS, 41-27. Jayla Adams registered 13 points, while Makayla Lyons and Timia Gaines scored three…

EA seniors shine during AISA All Star game By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Five Escambia Academy seniors took to the football field for one last round during the 2019 AISA All-Star Football Game, played last Friday, December 6, at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Jason “Jaybo” Davis, Shannon “Lolo” Wheat, Tiquale Taylor, Tyler Newton and Bryant Quimby represented the Cougars as members of the West All-Stars team. “It was a special…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter When the 2019 Subway All-Star Football Game kicks off this Friday, December 13, at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola, Fla., four Northview High seniors will represent their school on the West squad. Fullback Trent Peebles, who rushed for more than 1,200 yards and scored more than 20 touchdowns, will be joined by offensive linemen Garrick Davis and Cameron Findley, as well as linebacker Wyatt Windham.…

Disc Golfers of Lower Alabama held the 2019 DGLA Fall Tournament at Escambia Academy on Saturday, November 30. Competitors were judged on distance driving, putting and closest-to-the-pin. Joey Carnley won the event, Jason Hadley took second and Rob Lindell was third. Mandi Carter and Bo Bonner were judges. Taking part in the competition were: front, from left, Frank Carter and Joey Carter; back, from left, Earl Garrett, Jason Handley, Rob…