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Escambia Academy dominates Coosa Valley
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer The Cougars of Canoe started playoff contention this past Friday, Nov. 2. The temperature was about 47 degrees and it was perfect weather for football. The Coosa Valley Academy Rebels came to Canoe looking to defeat the Cougars to stay alive in the playoffs. They were not successful though, losing to EA 45-14. The Cougars played soundly on both sides of the ball and…
Cougars cage the Eagles
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer On October 26, the Escambia Academy Cougars played their last regular season game in Greenville, Ala. They faced the Fort Dale Academy Eagles and took home a 48-13 victory to Canoe. Pat McGhee once again had a dominant night racking up 214 yards on the ground with 4 touchdowns. Jabe Dawe added a touchdown pass to Chase Bell and a touchdown run. Cameron Cloud…
Cougars roll past Lowndes
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer This past Friday, Oct. 19, was Escambia Academy’s Senior Night. For the seniors on the team and the cheerleaders, it was a special night since it was the last regular season home game. The night couldn’t have ended better for the Cougars as they rolled past the Lowndes Academy Rebels 35-12. Pat McGhee had a monster game, scoring all the Cougars’ touchdowns and racking…
‘Voice of the Cougars’ honored
‘Voice of the Cougars’ honored Long-time Escambia Academy football announcer Chris Kirk, right, was honored during the game’s halftime last Friday night, Oct. 19. Head Coach Hugh Fountain presented him with an award for his “hard work, loyal service, and dedication over the past 17 years” as the “Voice of the Cougars.”
Cougars rout the Rebels
By PAOLO GORME News Sports Writer Homecoming couldn’t have been a better one for the Escambia Academy Cougars this past Friday. After a week full of homecoming festivities, they were visited by the South Choctaw Academy Rebels. After a slow start, EA came out victorious 42-20. EA received the opening kickoff and was off to a not-so-good start. On third down, Jabe Dawe fumbled the ball and it was recovered…