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Poarch players rub elbows with pros at Blue Wahoos clinic
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Poarch baseball players of all ages had the chance to not just rub shoulders with some professional baseball players, but to also learn from them during the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Clinic held in Poarch on Saturday, June 15. Young players were all smiles as five Blue Wahoos players treated them to a day with the pros. Players were able to run the bases…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Atmore Soccer wraps up spring season; looks to tournament
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Atmore Soccer has officially closed the door on its 2019 Spring season, during which teams played a total of around eight games each within numerous age divisions. “We had around 100 kids sign up for the spring season,” director Alex Alvarez said. “We had numerous age divisions that included children as young as two- and three year-olds.” According to Alvarez, the season was a…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Blue Devils lifting, sweating, looking to the fall
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer With the results of their spring football game against Northview tipping in favor of Escambia County High School, the Blue Devils are now preparing to take on the challenges that fall practice will bring. “We had a really well-played game against Northview during our preseason hosting,” head coach Scott Mason said. “However, we have some kinks to work out and some polishing to do.”…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Graduates should let God help set their course
The sweat, grass, blood and foul stench of dirty football uniforms returned to the area this past week as high schools took to the gridiron for spring training once again. For the 2019 graduating class, the image is bittersweet as they depart their respective schools. With graduations commencing at area schools this week, the feel of the grass will be a missed sensation for many. For a few, the experience…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
ECHS’s Marshall signs with Birmingham Southern
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer ECHS senior track standout Sean Marshall will take his talents to the next level after signing an athletic scholarship with Birmingham Southern College. “Marshall has been a stand-up student and hard worker,” ECHS head coach and athletic director Scott Mason said. “He has worked extremely hard to earn this opportunity and has been nothing short of a positive role-model for his peers.” Marshall, a…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago