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Perdido Raiders remain undefeated
Special to Atmore News The Perdido Raiders defeated the Orange Beach Makos 28-14 October 5. The Raiders remain undefeated this season with a current record of 5-0. This victory was of particular note as the Makos are in a competitive division above the Raiders.Raiders quarterback Hayden Coley completed 88 percent of his passes and threw for total of 210 yards, leading to 3 touchdowns. Two of those passing touchdowns were…
ECHS continues to struggle
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils continue to struggle after falling 41-6 against the Williamson Lions last Friday (October 8). With the loss, ECHS falls to a record of 1-6, while the Lions advance to a 5-3 record.Williamson and ECHS remained scoreless at the end of the opening quarter, but the Lions broke out with just over 4 minutes left to go in the first…
EA handed first loss of the season
By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia Academy Cougars suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of the Autauga Academy Generals, who defeated the Cougars, 31-17, last Friday (October 8) in a heated and emotional game between the top 2 best teams in AISA Class 2A, Region 2.The Generals scored first, scoring on a 28-yard strike with 3:29 left to go in the opening quarter. After an extra…
Celebrating 135 years at FBC
Sunday, October 10, Atmore First Baptist Church continued the celebration of 135 years. Special guests were Dr. Rick Lance, Executive Director, Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions; Alabama Representative Alan Baker; and Atmore Mayor Jim Staff.Certificates and proclamations were delivered from different offices across the state. That evening, Josh Nichols and Mackenzie Wray were in concert.Shown, Dr. Lance, left, presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Pastor Kevin Garrett.Sunday, October 3,…