Category: Sports

By PATRICK BYRDNews Staff Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars traveled to Hope Hull, Alabama, Friday, September 29, to play at Hooper Academy against the Colts. After a bye week, this game is a reintroduction to class play, but Hooper is not in the same region as the Cougars.Cougar captains Quinton Odom, Luke Bell, and Charlie Sasser, met at midfield with the refs for the coin toss pre-game, which the Colts…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s football team rolled up its fourth win in five games last Friday (September 22), a 41-20 decision over Wilcox Central that was called off late in the second period.Coach Vincent Harris said the key to the region win was simple.“The kids listening, executing, doing what they were supposed to do, that was the big thing,” Harris said. “They did their jobs for…

A St. Michael’s runner loses control of the ball at the 3-yard line. Officials ruled the play a touchdown. By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Vincent Harris doesn’t usually complain (at least not publicly) about the officiating in his team’s football games. But the second-year Escambia County High School coach couldn’t hold back after the Blue Devils suffered their first setback of the season, 41-26 decision to St. Michael Catholic last…

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…