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EA’s JV boys win state track championship
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia Academy’s boys ran away with the 1A-2A State Junior Varsity Track Championship, held at EA’s track on Saturday, April 6. EA’s girls added to the successful meet, just missing a second-place showing in their dual-classification competition. The Cougars outperformed four other schools from around the state, scoring 192 points and finishing 63 points ahead of the second-place Edgewood Academy to capture the state…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Devils fall to LeFlore
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Jabrice Hooks had a strong arm and a hot bat, but it wasn’t enough for Escambia County High’s Blue Devils, who were unable to hold a lead and fell by a 17-10 score to LeFlore High. Hooks struck out seven as ECHS’s starting pitcher and added a triple and a homer to lead the offense in the April 1 setback. “We have to learn…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
JUB headed to postseason
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Landon Mura struck out 17 batters during game one, and Tucker Spence struck out 8 during the second game as J.U. Blacksher swept an April 5 doubleheader from Elberta High and earned a shot at the AHSAA area championship. Blacksher defeated the Warriors by scores of 10-0 and 7-6. “I am very proud of these guys,” head coach Justin Mixon said. “Mura continued his…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Bulldogs rusty after return from spring break
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer J.U. Blacksher pitching ace Landon Mura and four relievers were roughed up by T.R. Miller’s Tigers, who took a 12-0 win in the April 1 return from spring break for both teams. Mura pitched only one inning, striking out three batters while walking one. The right-hander allowed three runs on two hits in the single frame of work as Coach Justin Mixon divided the…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Athletes need support in good or bad times
Challenges arise on a constant basis for an athlete. These challenges are what make sports fun and thrilling for those who take part in them. But they are often extremely stressful, especially for younger athletes. Coaches and parents expect a player to perform and produce in every aspect, on and off the field. With the added burden of schoolwork, practices, college applications and social life, young athletes are usually loaded…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago