Tag: ECHS Blue Devils

By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer The Escambia County High School football team kicked off its Spring Pepsi Fundraiser last week to help raise money for the football program. “We are very excited,” Blue Devils head coach Scott Mason said. “The fundraiser will help raise money for equipment, field supplies, weight lifting supplements and football uniforms.” Mason pointed out that such events are crucial to the betterment of the school’s…

By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Another Escambia County High School athlete will compete at the next level after Lady Blue Devils basketball star Jacala Nickson signed to play for Huntingdon College during an April 23 ceremony at the local school. The 5-6 powerhouse forward and guard, who averaged more than 25 points per game this season, has been a leader on the hardwood and off for the ECHS girls.…

By JOSH FRYE News Sports Writer Escambia County High School senior Deondre Freeman is bound for Northrop Grumman Apprentice School after signing a $250,000 football scholarship on Thursday, April 11. “We are very proud of Deondre,” ECHS principal Dennis Fuqua said. “He is a very hard worker and a role model for his peers.” The 6-2, 184-pound, defensive lineman was a repeat first-team choice for the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s…