Atmore News

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils returned to the football field Monday afternoon (April 26) for spring training in preparation of next season’s start.According to ECHS head coach Scott Mason, 51 players turned out for the first day of training.“The guys are looking great,” Mason said. “It is a whole different attitude this season. These guys are buying into what we are trying to build,…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia County High School girls and boys track teams are state bound after both teams qualified in various categories during the AHSAA Class 4A, Section 1 meet last Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton. The five top teams or individuals in each event advance to the state track and field meet each year.On the ECHS boys’ team, Darron…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Escambia County High School Blue Devils ended the 2020-2021 baseball season with 2, back-to-back losses against Monroe County High School during double-header action last Tuesday, April 20.ECHS fell 15-1, during the first game of the matchup against the Tigers. Monroe County came out swinging during the first inning, scoring 3 runs. The Blue Devils’ only run gained came in the second inning when Exavion Bradley…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter The Atmore Christian School Lady Rams split a 3-team tournament series last Friday, April 23.During the Lady Rams’ first game of the tournament against Central Christian, ACS was cut down, 27-1.“This team (Central Christian) is number 1 in our conference,” ACS head coach Bethany Albritton said. “They play a tough game.”The Central Christian Saints wasted little time getting on the board, scoring 7 runs during the…

By JOSH FRYENews Sportswriter Escambia Academy’s Jacob Lee and Caleb Davis hit a 3-run home run each, helping launch the Cougars past South Choctaw, 16-3 in game 3 of a 3-game series between the schools during the first round of the AISA Class 2A State Playoffs last Saturday, April 24.According to EA head coach Mike Sims, Lee also gained the win on the mound for the Cougars. Lee pitched 5…