Articles from the September 21, 2017 edition


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  • Cougars tame Eagles in 35-0 shutout

    Stephanie Cunningham Bell, Ledger Staff|Sep 21, 2017

    It was Escambia Academy's first shutout of the season Friday, Sept. 15., as the Cougars continued their winning streak defeating the Jackson Academy Eagles 35-0. EA's record now rolls to 6-0. With a nearly balanced offense pulling in 380 total offensive yards, 177 through the air and 203 rushing, the Cougars made a clear statement over the Eagles. EA had ten different ballplayers carry the ball over the course of the game. Defensively, EA stood up to the Eagles and refused to let them put up any...

  • Royals take first win with 39-6 victory

    Joe Thomas|Sep 21, 2017

    Jay scored quick and fast in the first half Friday night to take a 32-0 half time lead over the visitors from Wewachitchka to give the Royals their first win of the season with a 39-6 victory. "I thought we played a pretty complete game," said Jay head football coach Melvin Kersey. "We ran the ball effectively so we really didn't need to open the passing game, but we still threw for 125 yards and Conner Moye threw three touchdown passes." Moye only attempted seven passes and hit on five for 125...