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By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Despite gaining a homecoming victory against W.S. Neal on October 15, the Escambia County High Blue Devils failed to pack any of the momentum as they traveled last Friday, October 22, to face the Jackson High Aggies. Jackson shut out the Blue Devils, 57-0.According to ECHS head coach Scott Mason, this has been more than a tough season for the Blue Devils squad. Mason said the…

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sportswrier The Northview Chiefs earned a big win Friday night, October 22, against the Marianna Bulldogs. After losing to the Catholic Crusaders the previous week, Northview bounced back with this win. The final score was 21-14.The Chiefs started off strong with a touchdown from junior Luke Bridges. Brandon Ferguson, sophomore, kicked the extra point for Northview, bringing the score to 7-0.Right before halftime, junior Jamarkus Jefferson earned…

Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders are the 1A middle school football champions of 2021. It has been many years since the Perdido Raiders football team has had a season as successful as this one. From their shutout against Summerdale to their double victories against Orange Beach, the Raiders have earned their championship title and 6-2 record in spectacular fashion.Highlights from this season include quarterback Hayden Coley throwing for…

EA’s JJ Stevens (10) stiff arms Southern Academy’s defender. By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars won over Southern Academy last Friday, October 22, with ease, 41-15. With the win, the Cougars polished off AISA Class 2A, Region 2 area play for the season, finishing with a 3-1 region record.The Cougars got things started early when EA quarterback Landon Sims connected with Jacob Lee on a 15-yard pass for…