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Escambia County Middle Defeats Ernest Ward (With Photo Gallery)
September 6, 2013
The Esambia County Middle School Eagles of Atmore defeated the Eagles of Ernest Ward Middle School 44-20 Thursday evening in Walnut Hill.
The Eagles of Escambia County Middle School in Atmore jumped out to a 24-0 lead by about halfway through the second quarter.
Ernest Ward’s only touchdown of the first half came on a pass to eighth grader Jacob McCullough, followed by a good two point conversion. That made it Atmore 24, Ernest Ward 8 with 5:20 to go in the half.
By halftime, the Atmore Eagles had expanded their lead to 38-8, but Ernest Ward fought back in the second half, still coming up short, 44-20.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Ernest Ward will be on the road for their two games — September 12 at T.R. Miller and September 17 at Escambia County Middle in Atmore. The Eagles will return home on September 26 to host the Panthers of Excel, Ala.
Pictured top: An Ernest Ward defender attempts to bring down at Escambia County Middle School Eagle. Pictured inset: Ernest Ward’s Jacob McCullough catches a pass for a touchdown run. Pictured below: Ernest Ward’s Keaton Solmonson attempts to stop an Atmore player from gaining yardage. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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