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‘Winter Phase’ powers Peabody to 27-21 OT win

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By Gary Smith While Milan’s football team was built in the “Dawg Daze” of summer, Peabody’s squad was constructed in the “Winter Phase” of the off-season. Following Trenton’s 27-21 overtime win over cross-county rival Milan in an instant classic played last week at Walter Kilzer Stadium, Peabody Head Coach Shane Jacobs credited the winter weight…

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Hornets pounce on Tigers early for first win

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Hornets pounce on Tigers early for win By Logan Watson The Hornets turned a lot of heads Friday night as they not only defeated the 4A Lexington Tigers, but defeated them soundly, leading 27 to zip at the end of the first half and cruising to a 34-14 finish. “We probably shocked a lot of…

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Tide’s 61 points take fight out of BTW Warriors

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     By Gary Smith      The Peabody Golden Tide executed its offensive and defensive game plans for 61 points in the first half to take the fight out of the Booker T. Washington Warriors in a season-opener played last week in Trenton. Immediately following the 61-8 win over the Memphis team, the Peabody coaches and players turned…

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SGC blocks Tide’s bid for jamboree win

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By Gary Smith      After finishing in a 0-0 tie with South Gibson County in a preseason jamboree football scrimmage last week, the Peabody Golden Tide will be attempting to clean up its game for Friday night’s season opener against Booker T. Washington of Memphis.      Evaluating Trenton’s performance in the scrimmage against South Gibson County, PHS…

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Bulldogs new scoreboard ready for August kickoff

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Bulldogs’ new scoreboard ready for August kickoff By Logan Watson Each fall, all eyes are on the Bulldogs. Football fans in Milan and across West Tennessee watch as the Purple Pack lights up the scoreboard at Johnnie Hale Stadium, and this season, the Dawgs will do so in style. Milan has been buzzing since it…

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Milan’s Ballard to announce college choice Aug. 17

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Milan’s Ballard ready for senior season Will announce college choice Aug. 17   By Victor Parkins When Milan opens the season on August 18 against Humboldt, Anthony Ballard will already know where he’ll play football in college. The night before the first game, Ballard plans to announce his college of choice among teammates and family.…

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