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Scott’s four touchdowns/pick lead Johnson County past East Laurens in 49th Border War
The Trojans used a gritty ground game and an outstanding two-way performance by Jeremiah Scott to defeat the Falcons in Friday’s “Border War.”
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Scott’s four touchdowns/pick lead Johnson County past East Laurens in 49th Border War
The Trojans used a gritty ground game and an outstanding two-way performance by Jeremiah Scott to defeat the Falcons in Friday’s “Border War.”
Well-rounded debut gives Bleckley upper hand on West Laurens
The Royals, led by a senior quarterback in command and a defense that bent but didn’t break, outplayed the comparatively fresh-faced Raiders to win Friday’s season opener.
Three interceptions, big second quarter deliver Dublin win in debut at Jasper County
The Irish didn’t blow the lid off, but left no doubt either as they soundly took care of the season’s first piece of business in a shutout of the Hurricanes.
Harris’ second-half TDs, four turnovers help Trinity topple Robert Toombs for first win
The Crusaders came up with some big plays on defense, and two much-needed scoring drives in the second half, to take down last year’s Class A state champs Friday.
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Norton cautions against complacency as Johnson County seeks to sustain recent streak of success
The Trojans will face 10 opponents this fall, and an 11th – satisfaction – that they’ll also have to get the better of every week as they set out in search of a fifth-straight region title.
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