The Escambia County High School Blue Devils broke a five-game losing streak on Friday night, defeating visiting Jackson by the score of 73-53.

ECHS coach Terrence Walker said that the team benefited by getting back in its regular practice routine.

“The difference was being able to have more practice time with school starting back again,” he said. “We did not have enough practice time through the break.”

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Blue Devils visited Pine Forest, falling 77-68.

ECHS (11-10) was scheduled to host Vigor in a game Tuesday night, but that score was not available by press time.

The Blue Devils’ next game is Saturday against visiting Hillcrest-Evergreen. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the ECHS gym.

In the win over Jackson, Tristan Knott led the Blue Devils with 18 points. Melik McMillan added 14 points, and Anthony Fountain scored 11. Dexter Williams and Devonte Lee each added nine points.

In the loss at Pine Forest, Knott led ECHS with 19 points. Williams added 14 points, and McMillan scored 12.

Jerome Webster, Devon Robinson and Lee each added six points in a losing effort.