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Ralph Jackson

A longtime local attorney practicing journalism on the side, Ralph covers the football beat for his hometown Johnson County Trojans each fall. The Wrightsville native, co-founder of the Johnson Journal and owner of Dublin’s Jackson Law Firm, has contributed to The Courier Herald for years as a sports stringer and movie critic.

Ralph's Latest Articles

FOOTBALL: Brooks County edges Johnson County in heartbreaker

The visiting Trojans got the last word with a touchdown in the final minute of play as Friday's second-round game came down to the wire.

FOOTBALL: Johnson County schools McIntosh County Academy to continue unbeaten streak

The Trojans, in another defensive demonstration, maintained their perfect season in a one-sided win over the Buccaneers.

FOOTBALL: Turberville throws for four TDs, Johnson County takes down GMC to tackle 4-peat

The Trojans capped a perfect season, and captured their fourth consecutive region championship, with Friday's 42-3 win over the Bulldogs.

FOOTBALL: Johnson County goes off on Glascock, gears up for chance at region 4-peat vs. GMC

Senior night meant another one-sided win like the Trojans' seniors have enjoyed all year. They improved to 9-0 on the season in Friday's tune-up for the region championship game this week.

FOOTBALL: Johnson County stays on tear, wipes out Wilco for eighth win

The Trojans extended their win streak in region games to 21 with Friday's home victory, moving a step closer to clinching their fourth consecutive region title.

FOOTBALL: Johnson County shuts out Twiggs County to go to 7-0

The Trojans' ground attack churned out 415 yards, but a first shutout of the season by their defense made Friday's homecoming win over the Cobras extra special.

FOOTBALL: Johnson County overwhelms Hancock Central in region debut

The Trojans scored touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams as they improved to 6-0 with Friday's beatdown of the Bulldogs.

FOOTBALL: Johnson County takes down Butler, moves to 4-0 as Norton notches 150th career win

The Trojans won big to remain unbeaten at home, and also gave their head coach Don Norton a milestone victory.

FOOTBALL: Johnson County stays composed, consistent in Warren County win

It was close for only one quarter as the Trojans took down the self-destructive Screamin' Devils Friday in Warrenton to improve to 3-0.

FOOTBALL: Johnson County eclipses Montgomery County, improves to 2-0

The Trojans made an impression not only running the ball, but also throwing it for two touchdowns as their defense scored once, and kept the Eagles silent until late.

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