Happy Homecoming: Escambia County Beats Saraland

October 9, 2010

The Escambia County Blue Devils secured a spot in the Class 4A, Region 1 playoffs with a Friday homecoming win over Saraland, 27-6.

Atmore’s  Blue Devils took a first quarter lead on a four-yard touchdown pass from Rico Stallworth to senior Chris Smith. With a good kick from Tyler Nero, the Blue Devils were up 7-0 in their first homecoming game under new Head Coach Mark Heaton.

Saraland added six in the second, but the Blue Devils answered with a touchdown run from mid-field from Marshall Rolin. A Nero kick, and the Blue Devils led 14-6.

ECHS scored again with a 28-yard pass from Stallworth to Neiko Williams and a four-yard run from Smith.

The Blue Devils (5-2, 3-2) will host Jackson next week.

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