Category: Sports

Cougars corral Colts to remain unbeaten in region By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars wrangled the Hooper Academy Colts 35-14 last Friday, October 11, winning their homecoming contest and cementing their AISA Class AA, Region 2 lead. The game marked the 11th regular season meeting of the two teams, and the victory extended EA’s overall meeting record against Hooper to 7-4. Senior Ty Williams scored three touchdowns…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Escambia County Blue Devils got mangled, 28-0, by Class 4A, Region 1 power Andalusia last Friday, October 11, at Herbert Barnes Stadium. The Blue Devils struggled to create scoring chances during the game against a strong Bulldogs defense. Andalusia got off to a quick start, attempting a 44-yard field goal during its first offensive drive. But the field goal fell short, and possession was…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter World Champion Outdoors, owned by Angela Boatwright and Jack Cox, opened its doors just a few short weeks ago on U.S. 31 in Atmore but is already receiving a warm welcome from the community. Last Saturday, October 5, the new business helped commemorate its grand opening with a good cause for good friends. On June 21, 2019, 20-year old Pineville teen Tim Fletcher was shot…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter J.U. Blacksher’s Bulldogs improved to 6-1 after another dominating performance that led to a 50-0 win over Washington County’s Bulldogs last Friday, October 4. Quarterback K.D. Rabb rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on seven carries to lead the offense, and Tucker Spence spearheaded the defense with six tackles, a forced fumble and a blocked a punt. Rabb also went 3-for-4 passing, for 154…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Lighting, rain and pop-up thunderstorms did little to dampen Northview High’s homecoming. The Chiefs gradually piled on the points en route to a 52-30 win over the Walton Braves during a literally electrifying contest. Jayden Jackson and Trent Peebles combined for 430 rushing yards and six touchdowns to lead the home team’s offense. Jackson averaged 19.5 yards a carry and ended the night with 198…