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ECHS boys shut down by top-ranked Williamson
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High’s boys basketball team fell 28 points short, 89-51, against the state’s number-one ranked Class 4A school, Williamson High, on January 10. Missing several key players due to lineup changes over the Christmas and New Year’s break, ECHS took to the court with hopes of shocking the Lions, but that wasn’t the case. Despite 19 points from Sheldon Williams, the Blue Devils were…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Taylor helps lead Cougars to twin victories
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Tiquale Taylor helped lead Escambia Academy to victory over Clarke Prep (61-43) and Jackson Academy (61-37) last Thursday and Friday. During the contest against Clarke Prep, Taylor scored 19 points to pave the way for the Cougars. Bryant Quimby struck for 14 points to supplement Taylor’s performance. Tyrese Smith scored nine points; Li’Terrance McCants added eight. Jayson Helton ruled the boards, pulling down 13 rebounds.…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Rams open 2020 action with one-sided win over L.E.A.D.
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Atmore Christian School’s Gage Gades helped lead the Rams past the L.E.A.D. Academy Lions, 57-28, on January 9. Gades scored 16 points, leading the Rams to a much-needed victory upon returning from the Christmas holiday break, a win that extended their season record to 6-5. “We played a great game against a good team,” ACS head coach Tim Battles said. “I am proud of my…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
March for Life
Special to Atmore News The March for Life in Mobile will be Friday, January 24, the same day as the National March for Life in Washington DC. This year’s Alabama theme is “Standing for the 6000” (number of babies aborted last year in Alabama) with hope for 6,000 participants to gather at the rally in Cathedral Square at 9:45 a.m. (or ASAP after) to hear featured speakers. The goal of…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago