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MIDSTATE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Bleckley wins quality QB duel at Dodge; Brentwood survives barnburner at Briarwood
The Royals and Eagles prevailed in two close grudge matches, the Bulldogs and Vikings handled some key region business and more highlights of the Heart of Georgia’s week 9 high school football results.
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MIDSTATE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Bleckley wins quality QB duel at Dodge; Brentwood survives barnburner at Briarwood
The Royals and Eagles prevailed in two close grudge matches, the Bulldogs and Vikings handled some key region business and more highlights of the Heart of Georgia’s week 9 high school football results.
PLAYOFF NOTEBOOK: East Laurens softball eliminated by Berrien, West Laurens volleyball falls at NW Whitfield
Postseason road trips ended with elimination for two local teams in the past week as the Falcon softball team went south to Nashville Monday and the Raider volleyball squad north to Tunnel Hill last Friday.
Off week offers top-ranked JoCo chance to reflect on perfect start, season’s historic potential
Top rankings in both the polls and GHSA Post Season Rankings are one thing, but there are plenty of numbers to back up the notion that the Trojans are among the best teams in the state.
Flint River’s 350-yard rushing effort too much for Trinity
An offensive surge, including a good many of the Wildcats’ 367 yards on the ground, swung momentum in the visitors’ favor starting late in the second quarter of Friday’s matchup at Cleve Warnock Field.
Wide-ranging rushing attack helps West Laurens sweep away Long County
The Raiders scored a season high, to increase their cumulative point total on the season by almost half, in Friday’s region win to pull to an even 4-4 overall.
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The Johnson Journal – October 20, 2026
The Johnson Journal – October 20, 2026
Times Journal Post – October 22, 2026
Times Journal Post – October 22, 2026
Tri-County Connector – October 22, 2026
Tri-County Connector – October 22, 2026
The Sparta Ishmaelite – October 21, 2026
The Sparta Ishmaelite – October 21, 2026
The Sandersville Progress – October 21, 2026
The Sandersville Progress – October 21, 2026
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