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Competition literally melts away as Cougars win 7-on-7 tourney
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Escambia Academy football program received its first breath of success for the 2019 season this past week in the form of a 7-on-7 tournament win at University of West Alabama in Livingston. The Cougars, along with 13 other schools, competed in turf temperatures in excess of 119 degrees. “The university’s football field is a turf layout,” Cougars assistant coach Mike Sims said. “It was…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Beating the heat a key for summer preparations
Over the past few weeks I have had the opportunity to talk with or visit every high school football team within our coverage area. The headlining factor of each team has been the same — the excessive heat that our area has seen within the last few weeks. Heat-related injuries and in some cases deaths, have been reported from football teams around the country. The heat creates harsh environments for…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Blue Devils make good showing in Future Ones 7-on-7
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Escambia County High football team keeps rolling along as the 2019 season approaches. The Blue Devils made another successful showing during the Future Ones 7-on-7 Tournament at Cottage Hill Christian School in Mobile. “I was really happy with the way the guys played,” ECHS head coach Scott Mason said. “We have polishing up to do, and some things to work on in depth, but…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Chiefs counting on quality, not quantity as season nears
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The Northview Chiefs are gearing up for a successful season not only on the gridiron, but off as well. Even with a fairly small varsity squad of only 30 players, the Chiefs are in hopes of capturing another championship. “We have a small group of guys,” head coach Derek Marshman said. “The difference-maker is that we have quality kids.” Despite the rain, heat and humidity,…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Player protection has evolved through the years
One thing that has occupied the collective mind of the sports world, especially in recent years, is injury prevention. With football season racing toward us, I tracked back into my history research for some facts on the game and the equipment used to play it. Helmets, shoulder pads, buttocks pads, leg pads, hip pads, elbow pads, knee pads and mouth pieces are all just a few of the vital equipment…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago