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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_time7 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_time7 years ago
Struggles continue for young Devils
By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia County High’s Blue Devils continue to struggle to find a groove as they dropped a 15-0 decision to Excel High on Monday, March 18. Excel took control of the game right off the bat. Panthers Josh Gandy and Sean Boatwright both put up doubles to drive in first-inning runs as Excel jumped out to a 4-0 lead. The Blue Devils struggled to regain…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago
Want to change the world?
Be a positive role model With the recent college signing period, a few things have been on my mind that I wanted to share with our young, college-bound athletes. What kind of advice can help prepare them for the next phase of their lives? How could I maybe help prepare them for what is about to come? As we step back and take a look at the world around us,…
by Josh Frye access_time7 years ago