Area football action back Friday
Published 3:56 pm Thursday, September 29, 2011
ECHS quarterback Chris Johnson hands off to running back Tywon Dixon during the Devils’ 8-2 win over the Raiders. The game played at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile put the Blue Devils in a battle in wind, rain and a fight for a win. The Blue Devils will host UMS Wright, another Mobile team, in action Friday night at Herbert Barnes Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. as the Blue Devils fight to put another win under their belts.|Photo by AJ Beachy
Atmore’s three area football teams will be back on the field Friday night taking on high-profile competition.
The Escambia County Blue Devils and Northview Chiefs will host their opponents, while the Cougars of Canoe will go on the road.
The Blue Devils (3-2, 2-1) will host No. 1 Thomasville at Herbert Barnes Stadium and also bring back the 1974 state championship team for a halftime ceremony.
Northview (2-1, 0-0) will host the Gulf Breeze Dolphins in their first home game of the season.
Escambia Academy (3-3, 1-2) will head to Toxey, Ala. to face the South Choctaw Academy Rebels in a region match up.
All kick offs are set for 7 p.m.
