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Author: Wes Blankenship
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David Bennett ‘needed more dogs.’ Now he’s retiring from HS job
Maybe you don’t know David Bennett’s name. But if you’ve seen the clip that made him go viral in 2011, then you know one thing about him: David Bennett needs more dogs. Bennett, the former head coach at Coastal Carolina, will retire from his current role as Athletics Director at Lexington One in South Carolina.…
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Cairo Syrupmakers mascot origin story is sweet as the name itself
The Cairo Syrupmakers’ mascot origin story is as sweet as the name itself. Oh, and make sure you pronounce it the right way. This ain’t the town in Cairo, Egypt. This here is Cay-Row, Ga. Pronounce it wrong and – at best – instantly declare yourself as someone who ‘Ain’t from around here, are ya?’…
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High school football team accuses rival coach’s wife of ‘SpyGate’
Your average high school football team sees a lot of parents at practice. If you’ve seen ‘Friday Night Lights,’ think about Tim McGraw’s character. Granted, they aren’t all that intense (or drunk). But they’re there, and you get used to it. You recognize the faces who are normally there. And you definitely recognize when the…
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Texas high school football field built on BURIAL GROUND
This Texas high school football field has a bone to pick. San Saba High School plays on top of a confirmed burial ground at Rogan Field. The plot used to be a cemetery for Civil War soldiers, until the city repurposed the land for a fairground. The project removed many of the bodies and relocated…
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High School Football mullet king? Check out this flow
Good luck finding a better mullet on a high school football coach than the one at Walton High School in Marietta, Ga. There may be better ones on players across the country. It seems like many of them sport the business in the front and the party in the back these days. But you’ll be…
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Coffeetown takes thunder out of Holy Cloud after pregame dust-up
Coffeetown football already had a phenomenal chance to blow out the Holy Cloud Eagles. Then the ‘Birds of Pray’ gave the Copperheads a sure-fire heap of motivation. Holy Cloud brought an 0-4 record into its matchup with Coffeetown. Each loss came by an average of 28 points. No one would blame the Christian Academy for…
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Frito Pies & Charred Burgers: top 5 High School Football concessions
Frito pies are a unique part of the high school football experience. Where does it rank with other concessions items? Pretty dang high.
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High school football o-linemen are crushing the National Anthem
High school football offensive linemen pancake the opposition on the field and on the mic. Check out these big fellas singin’ on Fridays.
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Double-amputee catches touchdown in High School Football game
Colorado high school football player Carlos Valdez lost his legs in a childhood accident. But that doesn’t stop him from catching his dreams.
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Coffeetown football beats Strongbirch after egg incident in home opener
Coffeetown football improved to 1-1 on the season after an egg allergy knocked Strongbirch’s QB out of the game.
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