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Cougars fall to Monroe Academy
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia Academy managed just 4 hits and committed three fielding errors in a 7-1 loss to Monroe Academy on March 26. J-Bo Davis struck out 3 batters but allowed 7 hits and 7 runs in four innings to absorb the pitching loss. Monroe Academy opened up the scoring with a first-inning, RBI groundout from Max Carter. The Volunteers scored two runs in the second,…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Lady Cougars still hope for double-digit ‘W’s
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Lady Cougars softball team’s hopes of putting together its first double-digit win season is still alive, even after falling to Monroe Academy three times last week. The Lady Volunteers defeated EA 7-1 on March 26, then followed that up by sweeping a March 28 double-header by scores of 15-0 and 12-2. “Errors cost us, but we were outplayed overall,” EA head…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
EA’s boys continue to shine on the track
Finish 1st in local meet, 3rd at Jay in preparation for state By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia Academy’s boys turned in impressive showings during back-to-back track meets held last week. The Cougars placed first on their home track on March 27 and walked away with a third-place finish during a March 28 track meet in Jay. EA out-performed nine other schools from around the state in the first…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Simply AU-some
Atmore native hoping Tigers’ dream season continues By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer In just his fifth season as assistant coach with the Auburn Tigers basketball team, Atmore native and Escambia Academy alumnus Chad Prewett is headed for the big showdown as the Tigers are set to make their historic, first-ever appearance in the NCAA Final Four. “This is huge,” Prewett said during an interview with Atmore News. “One of…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago