Category: Sports

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Sophomore Jamarion Robinson hurled 3 touchdown passes, establishing a new school record as Escambia County High’s Blue Devils wrapped up the 2023 season in fine fashion last Friday, October 27.A 28-15 win over Class 4A, Region 1 opponent Orange Beach gave the team a final record of 6-4, ECHS’s best showing since 2018.Robinson didn’t have a spectacular night but stats posted online by the team’s…

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer The Escambia Academy Cougars returned to Bachelor Field one last time for the 2023 season’s Senior Night on October 27. For this occasion, the Cougars faced the Fort Dale Academy Eagles from Greenville, Alabama.The game began with recognition of the Senior Class of 2024 cheerleaders, dancer and football players. These included cheerleaders Mary Ruth Dortch, Tava Johnson, Scottla Williams, and Scottlia Williams; dancer Makaila Rodriguez;…

By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer This past Friday night, the Northview Chiefs fell to the Blountstown Tigers in Bratt. With a final score of 18-7, it is clear that this was a tougher opponent for Northview. This was the last home game of the season, which was sentimental for players, fans, and coaches alike. It seems that the season is winding down as the Chiefs inch closer to playoffs.In the…

By PATRICK BYRDNews Sports Writer After traveling to Butler, Alabama, to face the Patrician Academy Saints, the Escambia Academy Cougars were at home once again as the South Choctaw Academy Rebels came to Bachelor Field to face the Cougars on Friday, October 20.Cougar captains Eli McElhaney, Charlie Sasser, and Keller Coston met the referees and Rebel captains at midfield before the game started for the coin toss. The Rebels won,…

By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer Escambia County High’s football team was overwhelmed for the third straight game last Friday (October 20), dropping a 38-14 Class 4A, Region 1 decision to Bayside Academy that ended ECHS’s shot at its first playoff berth in years.The Blue Devils, 5-4 overall and 2-4 in region play, still have a shot at their best season record since 2018 — when the team went 6-4 in…