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Sports during WWII
As we go about our daily lives, we seem to often overlook certain people. On a daily basis, I notice men with WWII, Korea or Vietnam vet hats on. Usually, I try to stop and speak with some of them for a brief moment and shake their hand in recognition for the service they have provided our country. Often times people just pass them by without a second glance. I…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
Confidence is the key
By Josh Frye News Staff Writer As a 2004 graduate of Escambia County High School, my hometown is very special to me. Upon graduation, I set off for college and the military. The military career, however, was cut short due to a car accident I was seriously injured in. After I had received rehabilitation for my injuries, I set my sights on college and continuing to play ice hockey. My…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
ECHS football : ‘Thunder and Lightning’
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer Storm clouds are brewing over Escambia County High School as new the head coach of the Blue Devils, Scott Mason, takes control over the whistle. Mason comes to the Blue Devils with an extensive and successful coaching career. “I have wanted the head coaching job of this football team for many years,” Mason said. “I love it here. The school, program, students, staff and…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago
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
ECHS boys, girls looking at playoffs
By JOSH FRYE News Staff Writer The Escambia County High School boys’ varsity basketball team is getting set to learn their fate in the area tournament setup after coming off a huge area win against W.S. Neal High School last Thursday, January 24. The Blue Devils defeated WSN 74 to 38 to extend their season overall record to 17-5. The win also wrapped up the Blue Devils area play with…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago