Category: Sports

Coaches want former EA running back to play linebacker for Tigers By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The anticipation of learning where former Escambia Academy football standout Patrick McGhee will play college football is over. McGhee, who picked up 2,000 total yards and scored 38 touchdowns last season with the Cougars, recently put ink to paper and committed to play for the University of West Alabama. “I am extremely excited for…

As the summer months fly by, many are in anticipation of the start of football season. Grills will get their first real workout of the year, new televisions will be purchased, and high school students will begin to make their way back to their respective high schools. Canada has hockey, Mexico has soccer and the south has football. It’s just that simple. Football is much more than a game to…

By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer East Brewton-based Innerfit Martial Arts is now set to compete in the National Games. IMA teaches martial arts to residents of the local area, including Atmore. “We have around five-to-six Atmore residents who commute each week to participate in classes,” owner and instructor Rachel White said. “Students are able to have the opportunity to compete at state and national levels.” After opening in the…