Football Recap: KJ Taylor Key Part of Team Effort in Blue Devils Win + How To Watch

By Team Reports Nov 4, 2025, 6:21am

Football Recap: Escambia County Blue Devils vs. Hillcrest Jaguars

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AL High School Athletic Assn. (AHSAA) & Hillcrest High School. Watch Full Replay

After losing to Hillcrest the last time they met, Escambia County decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Blue Devils were the clear victors by a 28-7 margin over the Jaguars on Friday.

KJ Taylor

Receiving Yards (Career)

10/31/25 @ Hillcrest125
10/03/25 vs Orange Beach116
10/24/25 @ Greenville95
08/29/25 vs Monroe County72
09/12/25 @ Mobile Christian58

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Escambia County to victory, but perhaps none more so than KJ Taylor, who picked up 125 receiving yards and one touchdown. Those 125 receiving yards gave Taylor a new career-high. Yadarius Mcneal got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.

Escambia County's record now sits at 3-7. As for Hillcrest, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.

As of now, neither Escambia County nor Hillcrest have any future games scheduled.

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