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EA’s McGhee aims for success
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer In the world of high school football, the time must always come for a player to hang up his jersey and retire to the next chapter of life. For Escambia Academy senior Patrick McGhee, that time is near. McGhee has had an outstanding season and career as a Cougar. The running back set an unofficial school record this season with 38 touchdowns and 2,256…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
EA All-Stars
Six Escambia Academy students were chosen to participate at the AISA All-Star football game Friday, November 30, at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. Shown at the Cramton Bowl are, from left, front, cheerleaders Mary Thompson Lancaster and Bailey Hayles; back, Cougars Patrick McGhee, Jabe Dawe, Kameron Bowen, and Nolan Linam. EA played on the West team which lost 42 to 66 to the East team.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Cougar All-Stars
These four Escambia Academy Cougars have been selected to play in the AISA All-Star football game Friday, November 30, at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. They are, from left, Nolan Linam, Patrick McGhee, Jabe Dawe and Kameron Bowen. The Cougars will play on the West All-Star team, and EA head coach Hugh Fountain will be among the coaches. Kick-off is at 6:30 p.m.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Cougars come up short of state title
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars’ season came to a bitter end after facing the Autauga Academy Generals for the third straight year in the state championship game. This year, it was a heavily lopsided game as the Cougars lost the bout 49-0. EA was not able to counter the high powered offense of Autauga. They also could not get anything going against the Generals’ defense.…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Cougars face Generals for state title again
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer Two numbers from Pat McGhee were the magic numbers for the Escambia Academy Cougars against Edgewood: 397 and 6. In 48 minutes of regulation time during the AISA Class AA semifinals Friday, Nov. 9, Pat McGhee went on an absolute tear and ran for 397 yards rushing and scored all 6 touchdowns for EA. McGhee’s performance along with the entire team’s efforts propelled the…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago