EWMS Eagles Beat Escambia Academy To End Perfect Season

October 20, 2010

The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles ended their season undefeated with a 16-6 win over the Cougars of Escambia Academy Tuesday night.

For a photo gallery from the game, click here.

After a scoreless first quarter in Walnut Hill, the Cougars took a 6-0 lead with just over a minute to go in the half.

Following a big gain from Jaran Miles to start the third quarter, Cameron Newsome added the first Eagles touchdown of the night. With good two point conversion pass to Jaylen Parker, the Eagles regained the lead, 8-6, with 6:57 to go in the third.

Ernest Ward solidified their win with a touchdown from Jaran Miles with 1:13 remaining the game. The two point conversion was good, with a quarterback keeper from Aaron McDonald, 16-6.

The Eagles of Ernest Ward are the only middle school football team in Escambia County, Florida.

For a photo gallery from the game, click here.

Members of the undefeated EWMS Eagles team are: Jaran Miles, Cameron Newsome, Jaylen Parker, Austin Cunningham, Hunter Sherouse, Aaron McDonald, Ryder Gifford, Micheal Richards, Jonathan Griffis, Gavin Grant, Elijah Harbison, Ben Linam, Tristan Hendrix, Justin Kite, Bricen Iannone, Kenneth Nelson, Murphy Bryan, Chris Brown, Jacob Johnson, Aden Davis, Zachary Holloway, Hunter Johnson, Austin Whitehead, Tristen Partwood, Tydré Bradley, Jon’Micheal Hart and Matthew Lee.

Team managers are: Bethany Merchant, Chasen Freeman and Kristal Whitehead.

Ernest Ward coaches are: Keith Griffin, Jeremy Greenwell, Jordan Coon, Trey Johnson and Jay Jefcoat.

Comments

18 Responses to “EWMS Eagles Beat Escambia Academy To End Perfect Season”

  1. Austin Whitehead #78 EWMS on October 21st, 2010 10:11 pm

    yes my number is 78

  2. ewms team mom on October 21st, 2010 9:17 pm

    #78 at ewms is austin whitehead there is #78 at ea the 78at ewms is and 7th grade

  3. PARENT on October 21st, 2010 12:04 pm

    WAY TO GO EWMS “EAGLES”

  4. jo harrison on October 21st, 2010 10:21 am

    WAY TO GO EAGLES !!! # 25 JONATHAN GRIFFIS AND # 79 TRISTAN PORTWOOD LOVE YALL

  5. Cyndi Vaughn on October 20th, 2010 10:08 pm

    #78 is Chris Colburn. Colby White is a Junior in high school & thus ineligible to play in a Junior Varsity game.

  6. ewms football mom on October 20th, 2010 8:40 pm

    way 2 go ewms #78 austin whitehead u did a good job we love you

  7. Wondering on October 20th, 2010 3:00 pm

    Is # 78 Colbie White?

  8. Carrie on October 20th, 2010 12:59 pm

    Way to go Eagles…….Very Proud of you guy’s and gal’s!! To my JJ….I love you so much…..keep up the good work……let’s get ready for basket ball season!

  9. Proud Granny on October 20th, 2010 12:23 pm

    So proud of those Eagles, and so very proud of our Ben Linam #30. We knew you had it in you, it’s in the genes. We love you.

  10. Mamie on October 20th, 2010 9:31 am

    EA you have had an exciting season ……….. winning isn’t always what a game is about. Great job No. 32!!! Your blocking, tackling, fumble recovery, and pass catching were great fun to watch!

  11. Proud football parent on October 20th, 2010 9:17 am

    Woohoo!!! Way to go eagles yall done a great job this year!!! Yall worked hard and it paid off it has been along time since EWMS has went undefeated Yall have made us proud!!!!!!!! GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!

  12. Kathi on October 20th, 2010 8:47 am

    Way to go EWMS Eagles!! What a season – Undefeated!!! Bricen I am so proud of you for the heart, hard work and team spirit you put into this season and any sport you play!

    Great Job Football Players, Team Managers and Coaches!!!!!

  13. Proud Parent of a EWMS cheerleader on October 20th, 2010 8:26 am

    I am so proud of the Ewms football team and the cheerleaders…all of you did an amazing job last night and all season. Each and everyone of you made your parents , grandparents, aunts, uncles and fellow students very happy to be part of EWMS!!!

  14. Band Mom on October 20th, 2010 7:33 am

    Loved the game.

    The sound of the DRUMS carrying through the fall night was the SOUND of football!

    The cheerleaders were AMAZING!

    And those players mean BUSINESS!

    GO BIG BLUE!

  15. ewms football mom on October 20th, 2010 6:15 am

    way to go eagles 16-6

  16. Shocked Dude on October 20th, 2010 6:00 am

    How did #78 sneak on the field and go unnoticed? Oh yeah, good job #9.

  17. Chiefs Fan on October 20th, 2010 5:54 am

    Congrats to the EWMS football team; I’m proud of you!

  18. mspence on October 20th, 2010 4:32 am

    So proud of our EWMS “Eagles”.

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