The Blue Devils of Escambia County are looking for a bright side after losing all five games in the 7-on-7 tournament they participated in Gulf Shores on Wednesday.
The tournament, which was rescheduled from Tuesday to Wednesday, featured Escambia County along with Robertsdale, Baldwin County, Gulf Shores and Daphne.
Blue Devils head coach Mark Heaton said the high note of the tournament was how the Blue Devils competed against their opponents.
“We lost all five of our games by a touchdown or less,” Heaton said. “We had opportunities to win, but didn’t execute the big plays that we needed to make.”
Reasons for the lack of execution are out there with some reasons popping out more than others.
Heaton said he told his players for them to have success they need to have a strong level of commitment.
“I told the kids that when they decide to commit to being in this weight room and out on the field every day is when we will get over that hump,” Heaton said. “I’m going to make sure they are accountable for being here like they are supposed to be. Only when they have that commitment will we see success.”

See more in Saturday’s edition of The Atmore Advance.