Category: Sports

By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer As the 2019 local football schedule starts this Friday, August 23, many of our local and area teams will see their first action of the season. Among each team is one player who will have a major hand in the success of each team. Those players from our four coverage-area schools are known collectively as the “Four Horsemen,” as they will have to take…

With the start of the 2019 football season on the horizon, many questions loom pertaining to what powerhouse team will be able to fulfill its championship goals. Historically, the football teams in our area have more often than not offered up exciting, successful seasons. This week, the guys of each area team are working hard in full pads in the heat of the South Alabama summer in anticipation of the…

News Staff Report Registration is open for the Atmore Youth Soccer League’s 2019-2020 season. The league is open to any player age 2 and up. Atmore Youth Soccer League’s mission is to create a fun, interesting and quality sports opportunity for the community’s youth of all ages. Applications for registration are available at the Atmore Chamber of Commerce offices (corner of Main and Ridgeley streets), and registration will continue through…

By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Poarch Creek Indians youth football program will hold it first full week of practices this week. “We are very excited,” PCI Sports Coordinator Jake McGhee said. “The kids are all ready to go, and we are excited to begin the season in just a few short weeks.” The Poarch Warriors football teams include more than 80 youth divided into four different age groups, including…

BY JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Coaches and players from three Escambia County, Ala. schools and one Florida school, along with those from several other areas schools, met at J.U. Blacksher High last Saturday, August 10, for Al.com’s annual media day. Out of eight schools invited, seven local high school football teams were represented at the event. Escambia County High, J.U. Blacksher and Northview High, each in the Atmore News coverage…