Football Recap: Escambia County Turns Things Around After Road Loss

By Team Reports Aug 31, 2024, 11:16pm

Football Recap: Escambia County Blue Devils vs. Monroe County Tigers

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There's no place like home for Escambia County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. Everything went their way against the Monroe County Tigers on Friday as the Escambia County Blue Devils made off with a 33-8 win. That's more bragging rights for the Blue Devils, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Jamarion Robinson was the offensive standout of the match as he threw for 110 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. Escambia County also got a significant boost from Jovaughntai Henderson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.

Escambia County's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jalyn James and Gabe Hooks. James' also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, defending a pass and snagging an interception.

The victory got Escambia County back to even at 1-1. As for Monroe County, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Escambia County will take on Jackson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Monroe County, they will head out on the road to face off against T.R. Miller at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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