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We look into the rich history of Georgia High School Athletics (and other states too!) through the years. Let me know your story ideas and we will follow up!

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In 2010, White County High School overcame two 5-run deficits on the way to defeating Allatoona for the GHSA Class AAA State Softball Championship. Morgan Jacobson, Stephani Satterfield and Heather Herdliska all homered for the Lady Warriors

In 2010, <a href="/whitecounty_hs/">White County High School</a>  overcame two 5-run deficits on the way to defeating Allatoona for the <a href="/OfficialGHSA/">GHSA</a> Class AAA State Softball Championship.

Morgan Jacobson, Stephani Satterfield and Heather Herdliska all homered for the Lady Warriors
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Home for the UC Football - the stadium is picturesque with the mountains in the background. The Panthers are under the leadership of Brian Allison - who played for the Panthers in the Mid-80s (#75)

Home for the <a href="/unioncofootball/">UC Football</a> - the stadium is picturesque with the mountains in the background. 

The Panthers are under the leadership of <a href="/jballison71/">Brian Allison</a> - who played for the Panthers in the Mid-80s (#75)
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A football program from the 1963 match-up between Marietta High School and Sprayberry HS Sprayberry Athletics got touchdowns from Bill Wallace, Craig Adair and Craig Elrod to upset the Blue Devils 20-6 Steve Johnson scored the lone Marietta Football touchdown on a 44-yard punt return.

A football program from the 1963 match-up between <a href="/MariettaGAhs/">Marietta High School</a> and <a href="/SprayberryHigh/">Sprayberry HS</a> 

<a href="/SprayberryATH/">Sprayberry Athletics</a> got touchdowns from Bill Wallace, Craig Adair and Craig Elrod to upset the Blue Devils 20-6

Steve Johnson scored the lone <a href="/MHSFBFAMILY/">Marietta Football</a>  touchdown on a 44-yard punt return.
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In 2011 the @fannincohs Lady Rebels were attempting to qualify for softball playoffs for first time in history Down 3-0 to Dade Co in 7inn they scored 5 to win and advance Karly Thompson tied game on a 2strike hit After college at Morehead State SB, just named HC at Washington County HS

In 2011 the @fannincohs Lady Rebels were attempting to qualify for softball playoffs for first time in history

Down 3-0 to Dade Co in 7inn they scored 5 to win and advance <a href="/KarlyThompson27/">Karly Thompson</a> tied  game on a 2strike hit

After college at <a href="/MSUEaglesSB/">Morehead State SB</a>,  just named HC at <a href="/waco_hawks/">Washington County HS</a>
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I attended a game last night in Greenville. I watched and his team fall behind 16-0 immediately. I counted them out three times - but they came back to win 42-39. I thought about how many life lessons were taught. We need football - more than ever.

I attended a game last night in Greenville. I watched <a href="/CoachWynnGHS/"></a> and his team fall behind 16-0 immediately.

I counted them out three times - but they came back to win 42-39.

I thought about how many life lessons were taught. 

We need football - more than ever.
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Congrats to Chip Walker for his 150th last night for NEWNAN FOOTBALL He shares a moment with his dad, Coach Rodney Walker afterwards. They have a combined 450 GHSA wins between them. (Photo credit to kristy )

Congrats to <a href="/CoachChipWalker/">Chip Walker</a> for his 150th last night for <a href="/WeAreNewnan/">NEWNAN FOOTBALL</a> 

He shares a moment with his dad, Coach Rodney Walker afterwards. 

They have a combined 450 <a href="/OfficialGHSA/">GHSA</a> wins between them. 

(Photo credit to <a href="/kristyrodgers81/">kristy</a> )
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On Dec 12, 1987 - Central Football defeated RE Lee 28-7 to win their second consecutive state championship under Head Coach Ronnie Burchfield. From 1984 to 1987 - the Lions won 51 of their 54 games.

On Dec 12, 1987 - <a href="/LIONSTRONGFB/">Central Football</a> defeated RE Lee 28-7 to win their second consecutive state championship under Head Coach Ronnie Burchfield. 

From 1984 to 1987  - the Lions won 51 of their 54 games.
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MILESTONE ALERT - East Coweta Recruits Head Football Coach Coach Small EC has 99 career coaching wins. He will go into the 2022 season looking for #100. He won 68 games at South Gwinnett Football and his next win will be #32 for the East Coweta Indians.

MILESTONE ALERT - <a href="/ECHSrecruits/">East Coweta Recruits</a> Head Football Coach <a href="/CoachSmallEC/">Coach Small EC</a> has 99 career coaching wins.

He will go into the 2022 season looking for #100.

He won 68 games at <a href="/SGHFootball/">South Gwinnett Football</a> and his next win will be #32 for the East Coweta Indians.
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His game was way ahead of his time terry brown was a dual threat QB for Southwest Football In 1981-he ran for 932 yards & scored 15 TDs and passed for 1,006 yards & 7 TD After a college career with Tennessee Football, including 1985 @sec championship - Brown became an @nfl official

His game was way ahead of his time 
<a href="/tbrownone/">terry brown</a> was a dual threat QB for <a href="/Football_SWHS/">Southwest Football</a> 

In 1981-he ran for 932 yards &amp; scored 15 TDs and passed for 1,006 yards &amp; 7 TD

After a college career with <a href="/Vol_Football/">Tennessee Football</a>, including 1985 @sec  championship - Brown became an @nfl official
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In the 1996 Georgia High School Football magazine - quarterback Al Pinkins from Mitchell-Baker was the All-Time career passing leader with 6,616 yards (through the 95 season). Today, he is 45th on the career passing list

In the 1996 Georgia High School Football magazine - quarterback Al Pinkins from Mitchell-Baker was the All-Time career passing leader with 6,616 yards (through the 95 season).

Today, he is 45th on the career passing list
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On Friday night - FPD Viking Sports will play for the GIAA Class 4A State Championship. The last time the Vikings won a state football championship was back in 1985. mymcr.net/news/moco-boys…

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The Los Angeles Chargers named former Pebblebrook Athletics Gif Smith as interim Head Coach In 1985, Smith rushed for 906 yds on 142 carriers, led the team with 89 pts, and had 41 solo tackles and 21 assists on defense. Playing for legendary coach Weyman Sellers, the Falcons were 7-3

The <a href="/chargers/">Los Angeles Chargers</a> named former <a href="/phsfalconsports/">Pebblebrook Athletics</a> Gif Smith as interim Head Coach 

In 1985, Smith rushed for 906 yds on 142 carriers, led the team with 89 pts, and had 41 solo tackles and 21 assists on defense. 

Playing for legendary coach Weyman Sellers, the Falcons were 7-3