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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

Jamie Bozeman, Principal<br />

Dear Granger Fans,<br />

Welcome to another exciting year of Granger Football. I am<br />

extremely proud to be a part of a school with a rich history of<br />

tradition, pride, and excellence. Over the years, Grangers have<br />

competed and excelled against some of the best and brightest<br />

this state has to offer in athletics and academics. LaGrange High<br />

School is incredibly proud of our student’s dedication and work<br />

ethic as they commit themselves to a mindset of Leadership,<br />

Honor, and Service.<br />

At LaGrange High school, our student-athletes participate in<br />

an educationally rich program of study, which compliments<br />

their commitment to excel in and out of the classroom. Coach<br />

Matt Napier and his staff work tirelessly to exemplify values<br />

and character that will contribute to the overall success of their<br />

program. Under their leadership, the Grangers have continued<br />

the winning tradition that has made LaGrange the secondwinningest<br />

program in the state of Georgia. Coach Napier’s<br />

Madalyn, Jamie, Sabrina, & Jackson Bozeman<br />

philosophy is simple, HARD-TOUGH-TOGETHER. The belief<br />

that everyone involved in our program exemplifies what it means to be a true Granger at all times. With<br />

this mindset, our athletes believe they have the opportunity to measure themselves against the very best.<br />

Every day is an opportunity to prove oneself under pressure, learn, set new goals, and achieve more than<br />

previously thought possible.<br />

Every Granger athlete, cheerleader, band member, coach, sponsor, and supporting parent is commended<br />

for the time and continuous energy given to our athletic programs and high academic standards. It’s this<br />

devotion that makes Granger Nation an extraordinary group.<br />

Thank you all for your continuous support of LaGrange High School and the Grangers.<br />

Jamie Bozeman<br />

Principal<br />

GO GRANGERS!<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Welcome<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

Mike Pauley, Director of Athletics<br />

Granger Fans and Friends:<br />

Welcome to the <strong>2022</strong>-2023 academic and athletic year!<br />

We wish to thank former principal, Alton White, for his<br />

leadership and love. Congratulations to our own coach<br />

Jamie Bozeman as he begins “owning” his new role as <strong>LHS</strong><br />

principal! We also welcome back coach Keita Placide as he<br />

joins our administrative staff as an assistant principal.<br />

The Granger athletic nation has a lot to be excited about<br />

as we open the sports and activities this fall. We are now<br />

in Region 4 AAAA and will be competing against: Fayette<br />

County, North Clayton, Riverdale, Starr’s Mill, Trinity<br />

Mike & Lynn Pauley<br />

Christian, Troup & Whitewater. Energy and expectations<br />

are high as the Big Blue Nation Football <strong>Program</strong> is highlighted by back-to-back 2nd round play- off<br />

appearances and nearly 140 young men participating. The commitment and participation in off-season<br />

strength and conditioning was at an all-time high. Our new athletic facility is fabulous!<br />

Thank you to all who are supporting our student-athletes and educators! We are grateful to our<br />

partners, our booster organizations, our business community, our parents and our fans who support<br />

the following leaders:<br />

Jamie Bozeman-<strong>LHS</strong> Principal Dr. Kelley Adams-GNMS Principal Mike Pauley-<strong>LHS</strong> AD<br />

Matt Napier-Asst. AD Beth Anania-<strong>LHS</strong> Athletic Trainer Aaron Woody-GNMS AD<br />

Fall<br />

Football Cheer-competition Volleyball<br />

Matt Napier-HC Brandi Turner-HC Alma Barrientos-HC<br />

Marcus Blandingburg-GNMS Braylie Alford-GNMS Tarsha Askew-GNMS<br />

Cheer-spirit Softball Cross Country<br />

Mitzi Norton-HC Craig Mobley-HC Blasé Leverett-HC<br />

Desa Fuller-GNMS Madison Cauthen-GNMS Tia Sheffield-GNMS<br />

Band Flag Football One-Act Play<br />

Dr. Jarret Farrell-HD Jim Reed-HC Randy Kemper-HC<br />

Dylan Burch-GNMS<br />

Winter<br />

Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Wrestling<br />

Mark Veal-HC Stephen Tuck-HC Michael Pharis-HC<br />

Rudra Kissun-GNMS Natalie Calloway-GNMS Cole Glommen-GNMS<br />

Swimming Literary Chorus<br />

Brennen Wilkes-HC Randy Kemper-HC Brandi Turner-HD<br />

Valeetia Ogletree-GNMS<br />

Spring<br />

Baseball Boys Soccer Girls Soccer<br />

Donnie Branch-HC Shane Pulliam-HC Jon Callahan-HC<br />

Chad Grant-GNMS Rudra Kissun-GNMS Patrick Potts-GNMS<br />

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Troup County Board of Education<br />

Supports Granger Football!<br />

Standing: (L-R) Joe Franklin, Tanya Jones-Cameron, Ferrell Blair<br />

Seated: (L-R) Rev. Allen Simpson, Becky Grubbs, Cathy Hunt (Chair), Brandon Brooks (Vice Chair)<br />

LAGRANGE HIGH<br />

Administrative Staff<br />

(l-r): Julie Stodghill (AP/registrar), Keita Placid (AP), Jamie Bozeman (P), Kay Thompson (AP/CTAE), Nicelle Wimbush (AP)<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

MATT NAPIER<br />

VARSITY HEAD COACH<br />

• Hometown: Chatsworth Georgia<br />

• Education: BS in Health and Physical Education - The University of West Georgia,<br />

Master of Science in Kinesiology - Georgia Southern University<br />

• School System Position: Physical Education, Strength & Conditioning - LaGrange High<br />

School<br />

• Coaching Experience:<br />

– 2020 - Present: LaGrange High School - Head Coach<br />

– 2005 - 2019: Callaway High School - Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach<br />

– 2004: Eastside High School- QB Coach<br />

• Family: Coach Napier is married to Casi Napier and they have two sons, Jett(15) and<br />

Bear(12)<br />

Matt, Casi, Jett and Bear Napier<br />

REED MURPHY<br />

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR / RUNNING BACKS<br />

• Hometown: Woodland, AL<br />

• Education: BS in General Science - Jacksonville State University, Masters in Education<br />

- Georgia Southern<br />

• School System Position: Science - LaGrange High School<br />

• Coaching Experience:<br />

– 2017 - 2020: Central Carrollton High School<br />

Reed Murphy<br />

BURTON THOMAS<br />

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / LINEBACKERS<br />

• Hometown: Carrollton, GA<br />

• Education: Lindsey Wilson College - BS Health & Physical Education, Currently<br />

pursuing Master’s degree in Health & Physical Education - University of West Georgia<br />

• School System Position: Exceptional Education - LaGrange High School<br />

• Sports Experience: Football at Lindsey Wilson College 2010-2011<br />

• Coaching Experience:<br />

– 2020 - Present: LaGrange High School<br />

– 2019 Callaway High School (Inside Linebackers)<br />

– 2018 Villa Rica High School (Defensive Line)<br />

– 2013-2017 Central High School (Inside Linebackers/Outside Linebackers)<br />

• Other Coaching Duties: Head Wrestling Coach - <strong>LHS</strong><br />

• Family: Coach Thomas is married to the former Leslie Smith of Hogansville.<br />

Burton and Leslie Thomas<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

David and Catherine Pleasants<br />

DAVID PLEASANTS<br />

OFFENSIVE LINE<br />

• Hometown: Riverdale, GA<br />

• Education: BA in Social Science - State University of West Georgia, MEd in Social<br />

Science - State University of West Georgia, MEd in Administration - Jacksonville State<br />

University, MEd in Leadership - Troy University<br />

• School System Position: Economics - LaGrange High School<br />

• Coaching Experience<br />

– 019 - Present - LaGrange High School1988 - 1993 - LaGrange High School<br />

– 2014 - 2016 - East Coweta<br />

– 2002 - 2013 - LaGrange High School<br />

– 2000 - 2001 - Rockmart<br />

– 1999 - Peach County<br />

– 1994 - 1998 - Rome<br />

• Family: Coach Pleasants is married to the former Catherine Dukes of LaGrange. They<br />

have 2 children, Kennedy (25) and Jack David (21).<br />

Thomas and Lorrie Cox<br />

THOMAS COX<br />

TIGHT ENDS<br />

• Hometown: Brewton, AL<br />

• Education: High School - TR Miller, Brewton, AL; BS in Physical Education, Huron<br />

University; Master’s in Educational Leadership, Grand Canyon University<br />

• School System Position: Physical Education - LaGrange High School<br />

• Sports Experience: University of West Alabama (1991-1993), University of South<br />

Dakota (1994-1996), Arena Football League (2002-2008) - Jacksonville Tomcats,<br />

Jacksonville Stallions, Atlanta Thoroughbreds<br />

• Coaching Experience:<br />

– 2019 - Present - LaGrange High School<br />

– 2017-2018 – Discovery High School; Lawrenceville, GA (Run Game Coordinator,<br />

Offensive Line) Biology<br />

– 2014-2016 – Monroe Area High School; Monroe, GA (Offensive Coordinator, Offensive<br />

Line/ Outside Linebackers) Algebra 1<br />

– 2013 – Central Gwinnett High School; Lawrenceville, GA (Special Teams Coordinator,<br />

Defensive Line) Algebra 1<br />

– 2011-2012 – Apalachee High School, Winder, GA (Special Teams Coordinator,<br />

Offensive Line/ Defensive Line) Chemistry<br />

– 2009-2010 – Lakeside High School; Atlanta, GA (Head Coach) PE<br />

– 2007-2008 – Meadowcreek High School; Norcross, GA (Offensive Coordinator.<br />

Quarterbacks) 2006- (Offensive Line) PE<br />

– 2002- 2005- Ed White High School; Jacksonville, FL- (Co-Offensive Coordinator,<br />

Offensive Line) US History<br />

– 2000- 2001- Andrew Jackson High School; Jacksonville, FL- (Co-Offensive<br />

Coordinator, Offensive Line) US History<br />

– 1997- 1999- Lake Weir High School; Ocala, FL- (Special Teams Coordinator, Offensive<br />

Line) PE<br />

– 1996- Clarke County High School; Grove Hill, AL- (Offensive Line, Defensive Line)<br />

World History<br />

• Other Coaching Duties: Head Boys Track - LaGrange High School<br />

• Family: Coach Cox is married to Lorrie Cox. They have 4 children – Tim Cox (23), TJ Cox<br />

(26), Scarlet Rucker (30), Taylor Ann Downing (31) and 4 grandchildren – Alaia Rucker<br />

(3), Wade Rembert (8), John (6) & Jackson Downing (11)<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

STEPHEN TUCK<br />

WIDE RECEIVERS<br />

• Hometown: Albany, GA<br />

• Education: BS in Early Childhood Education - LaGrange College, Masters in Curriculum<br />

& Instruction - LaGrange College<br />

• School System Position: Health Teacher - Clearview Elementary<br />

• Sports Experience: LaGrange College Football 4 years / LaGrange College Basketball<br />

2 years<br />

• Coaching Experience: 2011 - Present, LaGrange High School<br />

• Other Coaching Duties: Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach<br />

• Family: Coach Tuck is married to Tarah Tuck of Lithonia, GA. They have one daughter,<br />

Karsyn (7).<br />

Stephen & Tara Tuck<br />

THOMAS CROCKER<br />

LINEBACKERS<br />

• Hometown: Hogansville, GA<br />

• Education: BS in Health / Physical Education - Auburn University, Masters in Education<br />

- West Georgia College<br />

• School System Position: Physical Education - LaGrange High School<br />

• Coaching Experience:<br />

– 2019 - Present - LaGrange High School<br />

– 2017-2018 - LaGrange College<br />

– 1994 - 2014 - LaGrange High School<br />

– 1989 - 1994 - Villa Rica High School<br />

• Family: Coach Crocker is married to the former Evyn Young of Villa Rica, GA and they<br />

have three children, Cole (21), Carson (20) and Landyn (18).<br />

Thomas & Evyn Crocker<br />

Ben, Megan, Kinsey, James, Lillian and Preston Thrasher<br />

BEN THRASHER<br />

SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR / SECONDARY<br />

• Hometown: Thomaston, GA<br />

• Education: BA in English - Auburn University, Master of Science in Kinesiology - Georgia<br />

Southern<br />

• School System Position: Physical Education - LaGrange High School<br />

• College Sports Participation: Football Student Assistant, Auburn University – 2 years;<br />

Quality Control Assistant Coach, Auburn University – 1 year<br />

• Coaching Experience:<br />

– 2019 - Present: LaGrange High School<br />

– 2017-2018: Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Backs, Lamar County High School,<br />

Barnesville, GA<br />

– 2014-2016: Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Backs, Monroe Area High School,<br />

Monroe, GA<br />

– 2013: Defensive Coordinator / Outside Linebackers, Peach County High School,<br />

Fort Valley<br />

– 2009-2012: Defensive Assistant / Linebackers, Defensive Backs, Camden County High<br />

School, Kingsland, GA<br />

• Other Coaching Duties: Golf<br />

• Coach Thrasher is married to the former Megan Kinsey of Thomaston, GA. They have 4<br />

children: Kinsey (7), James (6), Lillian (4) and Preston (2).<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

DREW EADY<br />

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: Degree in Sports Management, University of West Georgia<br />

• School System Position: Special Education - LaGrange High School<br />

• Sports Experience: Played baseball at LaGrange High School and University<br />

of West Georgia<br />

• Other Coaching Responsibilities: Varsity Baseball<br />

• Family: Coach Eady is married to the former Megan Newman of LaGrange.<br />

They have a son named Branson that was born in January.<br />

Drew, Megan & Branson Eady<br />

Tyler and Jenna Eady<br />

TYLER EADY<br />

ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE LINE / JV & 9TH GRADE<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: BS in Exercise Science, LaGrange College; MA in Human Performance,<br />

University of Alabama<br />

• School System Position: Physical Education / Weight Training, LaGrange High School<br />

• Sports Experience: LaGrange High School Football 2007-2010, LaGrange College Football<br />

Team 2011-2012<br />

• Coaching Experience:<br />

– 2019 - Present: LaGrange High School2014-2015 - LaGrange College Undergraduate<br />

Strength and Conditioning Assistant<br />

– 2017-2019: Charles Henderson High School, Troy, AL - Head Strength and Conditioning<br />

Coach, Offensive / Special Teams Coach<br />

– 2015-2017: University of Alabama, Graduate Assistant / Intern<br />

• Family: Tyler is married to the former Jenna Oden from Fairhope, AL.<br />

JACOB ROCHE<br />

ASSISTANT OFFENSIVE LINE / JV & 9TH GRADE<br />

• Hometown: Sautee,GA<br />

• Education: BA in History-Union College KY<br />

• Sports Experience: Played Football at White County High School and Union College. Also<br />

played Track and Field at White County High School.<br />

• Coaching Experience: 2020 - LaGrange High School<br />

Jacob Roche<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

RO BENN<br />

ASSISTANT RUNNING BACKS / JV & 9TH GRADE<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: Texas Wesleyan University<br />

• Sports Experience: Track and Field at TWU, 5 years semi-pro football<br />

• Coaching Experience: Personal Trainer (See P.R. Personal Fitness); 4 years at <strong>LHS</strong><br />

• Family: Coach Benn has two daughters, Ava Symone-Skye Benn (6) and Amiya (2).<br />

Ro, Brittney Felix, Aiden Felix, Ava Benn, & Amiya Benn<br />

John and Adrienne Hardie<br />

JOHN HARDIE<br />

ASSISTANT DEFENSIVE BACKS / JV & 9TH GRADE<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: BA in Speech / Communication - University of Alabama; Graduate studies<br />

in religion and ethics: Masters from Yale University (2002) and Ph.D. from Princeton<br />

Seminary (2012); Appointment as a Lecturer in the Religion Department of Princeton<br />

University (2015-2016)<br />

• School System Position: English Literature - LaGrange High School<br />

• Sports Experience: LaGrange High School Football - 3 year starter from 1983-1985<br />

including the 1983 team that went 14-1 and played for a state championship; LaGrange<br />

High School Baseball - 4 year starter; University of Alabama - Baseball scholarship<br />

student-athlete<br />

• Coaching Experience:<br />

– LaGrange High School - 2018 - Present<br />

– Served 15 years on staff with Athletes in Action in Prague, Czechoslovakia (1991),<br />

Auburn University (1992-1996, and Yale University (1999-2006)<br />

• Served as a pastor for ten years in Memphis, TN and Atlanta, GA<br />

• Other Coaching Responsibilities: Assistant Baseball Coach - LaGrange High School<br />

• Family: Coach Hardie is married to Adrienne Hardie of Cullman, AL and Griffin, GA and<br />

they have 3 children, John (27), Katelyn (25), and Will (23).<br />

CORNORRIS BURKS<br />

ASSISTANT WIDE RECEIVERS / JV & 9TH GRADE<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: BS in Biology - LaGrange College, Emory University<br />

• Sports Experience: Track & Field, Played basketball all 4 years at Callaway High School<br />

• Coaching Experience: 2nd year LaGrange High School Football Wide Receiver Assistant<br />

Coach, Community Coach for LaGrange High School Girls Basketball (2016-2020)<br />

• Other Coaching Responsibilities: Girls Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach - LaGrange<br />

High School<br />

• Family: Father (Sanford Burks) Mother (Johniar Burks) are both LaGrange High Alumni.<br />

Little Sister (Niakoe Burks) currently goes to Callaway High School where she plays<br />

basketball and runs track.<br />

Cornorris, Sandford, Johniar & Niakoe Burks<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

HARRISON KURTZ<br />

ASSISTANT TIGHT ENDS/ H BACKS<br />

• Hometown: Columbus, GA<br />

• Education: Bachelor of Science - Point University<br />

• School System Position: Special Education Teacher - LaGrange High School<br />

• Sports Experience: Played college Baseball for four years at Point University<br />

• Coaching Experience: Junior Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach at Point University<br />

• Other Coaching Responsibilities: Varsity Baseball Assistant/ Catching Coach<br />

Harrison Kurtz & Hannah Hutto<br />

MIKE COBURN<br />

SPECIAL TEAMS KICKERS & PUNTERS<br />

• Hometown: Fort Smith, AR<br />

• Education: BA in History - LaGrange College; Masters of Art in Teaching - Piedmont<br />

University<br />

• School System Position: GNMS - 8th grade Georgia Studies<br />

• Sports Experience: Played college soccer<br />

• Coaching Experience: Head Varsity Soccer coach at Barrow Arts & Science Academy<br />

(2020-<strong>2022</strong>)<br />

• Other Coaching Responsibilities: <strong>LHS</strong> JV Boys Soccer Coach<br />

• Family: Mike is married to the former Emily Hoxsie of LaGrange and they have two<br />

children Landon (8) and Riley (4).<br />

Mike, Emily, Landon & Riley Coburn<br />

QUA HUZZIE<br />

ASSISTANT LINEBACKER COACH<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: BA in Socialogy - University of Kentucky; Masters Sociology - Murray State<br />

• School System Position: Community in Schools (GNMS)<br />

• Sports Experience: Played college football<br />

• Coaching Experience: GNMS Football (1 year)<br />

• Family: Eli Huzzie (7)<br />

Qua & Eli Huzie<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

SHAWN RENDER<br />

OUTSIDE LINEBACKER COACH<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: Bachelors degree - Arkansas Baptist/Arkansas State<br />

• School System Position: TC3<br />

• Sports Experience: Played college football & Semi-Pro (Bournemouth Bobcats)<br />

• Coaching Experience: Unity Prep (2 years)<br />

Shawn Render w/ Malachi Render Fannin & JT Burks<br />

BRANDI TURNER<br />

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL, COMPETITION, BASKETBALL CHEERLEADING COACH<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: BA in Business Administration, University of West Georgia; Master of Arts<br />

in Education, LaGrange College<br />

• School System Position: <strong>LHS</strong> - Choral Director<br />

• Sports Experience: <strong>LHS</strong> Football, Basketball, and Competition Cheerleader, <strong>LHS</strong> Swim<br />

Team, <strong>LHS</strong> Track Team<br />

• Coaching Experience: GNMS Head Competition Cheer Coach (2005-2010); GNMS<br />

Assistant Competition Cheer Coach (2013-2017)<br />

• Family: Coach Turner is married to Brad Turner of LaGrange, a former Granger football<br />

player and they have 3 children, Grace (14), Jimmy (12), and Judson (3).<br />

Brandi Turner with Brad, Grace, Jimmy and Judson<br />

MITZI HALL NORTON<br />

HEAD FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING COACH<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: BS in Special Education, Columbus State University; Master’s in Curriculum<br />

and Instruction, LaGrange College; Eds in Special Education<br />

• School System Position: <strong>LHS</strong> - Exceptional Education Teacher - Department Co-Chair<br />

• Awards Received: Whitesville Road Elementary TOTY 2016; LaGrange High School<br />

TOTY 2020<br />

• Family: Coach Norton is married to Chad Norton of LaGrange. Her children are Gabriella<br />

Stribling (24), Grant Stribling (19), Abby Norton (20), Jake Norton (27) and<br />

Blake Norton (30).<br />

Mitzi Norton w/ Chad, Grant & Gabby Stribling<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

BECCA DAVIS<br />

BASKETBALL, ASSISTANT FOOTBALL CHEERLEADING COACH AND<br />

HEAD BASKETBALL CHEER COACH<br />

• Hometown: Blue Ridge, GA<br />

• Education: BA in English, Kennesaw State University; Masters of Secondary Education -<br />

English, Grand Canyon University<br />

• School System Position: <strong>LHS</strong> - English<br />

• Coaching Experience: Coached gymnastics for 10 years<br />

• Family: Coach Davis is married to CJ Arnold from LaFayette, GA.<br />

Becca Davis with CJ Arnold & Riley<br />

HAYLEY BRAZELL<br />

ASSISTANT COMPETITION CHEER COACH<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: BS in Education - University of West Georgia<br />

• School System Position: Hollis Hand Elementary 4th Math & Science<br />

• Sports Experience: UWG Cheerleader (3 years) & <strong>LHS</strong> Cheerleader (4 years)<br />

Hayley Brazell<br />

BLASE LEVERETT<br />

HEAD CROSS COUNTRY COACH<br />

• Hometown: Columbus, GA<br />

• Education: BA in History - Gordon State College; Masters of Arts in Teaching, Georgia<br />

Southern University<br />

• School System Position <strong>LHS</strong> - AP Gov & Politics & US History<br />

• Coaching Experience - Islands High School Football/Lacrosse (2016-2018) & Coastal<br />

Middle School Football (2018-2019)<br />

• 8 years old Golden Irish Retriever (Rosie)<br />

Blase Leverett<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

MARY CATHERINE BLANK<br />

CROSS COUNTRY ASSISTANT COACH<br />

• Hometown: Americus, GA<br />

• Education: BA in English - Georgia Southwestern State University<br />

Juris Doctorate - Georgia State University College of Law<br />

• <strong>LHS</strong> Community coach<br />

• Sports Experience: 2013-2014 Cross County at Darton State College, 2014-2017 Cross<br />

County at Georgia Southwestern State University<br />

Mary Catherine Blank<br />

PATRICK CALCUTT<br />

CROSS COUNTRY ASSISTANT COACH<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

• Education: BS from Florida State University<br />

Juris Doctorate - Florida State University College of Law<br />

• <strong>LHS</strong> Community coach<br />

• Sports Experience: FSU Cross County & Track<br />

• Coaching Experience: Volunteer distance coach at St. Raphael Catholic School (FL),<br />

Southland Academy (Americus), & Georgia Southwestern State University (Americus)<br />

• Patrick is married to the former Kathy York of St. Petersburg, FL. His children are Landon<br />

(29), Matt (28), Mary (26), Josh (25), Billy (24) & Zach (24).<br />

Patrick Calcutt<br />

ALMA ANDREA BARRIENTOS<br />

HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH<br />

• Hometown: Monterrey, Mexico<br />

• Education: B.S. in Accounting - Nuevo Leon State University, M.A. in Teaching -<br />

LaGrange College<br />

• School System Position: Spanish teacher at LaGrange High School<br />

• Coaching Experience: 2014 - 2021: <strong>LHS</strong> JV Volleyball Head Coach & Asst. Varsity<br />

• Family: Ms. Barrientos has 2 children, David (16) and Karen (14).<br />

Alma & Karen Barrientos<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

CRAIG MOBLEY<br />

HEAD SOFTBALL COACH<br />

• Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL<br />

• Education: Early Childhood Education and Master of Education, LaGrange College<br />

• School System Position: <strong>LHS</strong> - Special Education Teacher<br />

• Sports Experience: Baseball at LaGrange College<br />

• Additional Coaching Responsibilities: <strong>LHS</strong> Flag Football<br />

• Coaching Experience: LaGrange College, 5 year business owner - T.E.A.M. Academy,<br />

3 years of <strong>LHS</strong> Baseball <strong>Program</strong>, 6 years of <strong>LHS</strong> Softball <strong>Program</strong><br />

• Family: Coach Mobley is married to the former Jessica Reed of West Point, GA. They<br />

have 3 children, Evelyn (9) and Graham (8), and Clayton (3).<br />

Craig Mobley<br />

JIM REED<br />

ASSISTANT SOFTBALL COACH<br />

• Hometown: West Point, GA<br />

• Education: B.S. in Exercise Science and Master’s in Teaching - LaGrange College<br />

• School System Position: <strong>LHS</strong> - Environmental Science<br />

• Sports Experience: Baseball at LaGrange College<br />

• Additional Coaching Responsibilities: <strong>LHS</strong> Baseball, Flag Football<br />

• Coaching Experience: 2 years of coaching travel baseball<br />

Jim Reed<br />

KELLY CARLISLE<br />

ASSISTANT JV SOFTBALL COACH & ASSISTANT GIRLS SOCCER COACH<br />

• Hometown: LaGrange, Ga<br />

• Education: BS in Child & Youth Development - Point University<br />

• Sports Experience: Soccer at Point University<br />

Kelly Carlisle<br />

BETH ANANIA<br />

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER<br />

• Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ<br />

Beth Anania<br />

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Alma Mater: We Hail Thee L.H.S.<br />

With united hearts we praise thee; all our loyalty is thine,<br />

and we hail thee Alma Mater, may thy light forever shine.<br />

May thy name forever waken an affection deep and true,<br />

May we Lead, Honor and Serve thee; <strong>LHS</strong> the White and Blue.<br />

Fight Song: The Music of Champions<br />

We’ve got a team,<br />

A winning team,<br />

and so it’s victory tonight.<br />

We feel secure,<br />

for we are sure,<br />

of victory for blue and white.<br />

For Blue and White<br />

we’re on to victory!<br />

For Blue and White<br />

we’re feeling fine!<br />

So take that ball<br />

and show them what to do!<br />

Come on now,<br />

Grangers hold that line!<br />

We’ve got to Fight, (Fight) for our team!<br />

We’ve got to Shout, (Shout) Victory!<br />

We’ve got to fight, fight, fight!<br />

We’ve got to shout, shout, shout!<br />

For V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!<br />

We’ve got to Fight, (Fight) for our team!<br />

We’ve got to Shout, (Shout) Victory!<br />

We’ve got to fight to win this game tonight,<br />

for good old <strong>LHS</strong>!<br />

Composed by Mr. William J. Deal, the founding director of the <strong>LHS</strong> Band, in 1958 to celebrate the State<br />

Championship winning football team of that year. The fight song is dedicated to Coach Oliver Hunnicutt<br />

and the members of the 1958 team.<br />

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BIG BLUE NATION<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger <strong>2022</strong> Coaches LaGrange and Grangers Support Staff<br />

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Front Row: Tinley Tucker, Zoey Hall, Lola Grace Johnston, Tessa Bailey, Ana Rollings, Bailey Irvin, Jazziah Kennedy<br />

Second Row: Makiya Rhodes, McKenzie Aldridge, Bri Morgan, Avery Upchurch, Jayda Whitlow, Lynleigh Bohn, McKenzie Jones, Laila Bailey, Londyn Tippy<br />

GRANGERS<br />

<strong>2022</strong>–2023 Competition Cheerleaders<br />

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Front Row: Melaney Lopez, Lilana Robinson, Jazziah Kennedy,Timaya Brown, Emily Arrington, Tessa Bailey, Lilly Rollings, Lola Grace Johnston, Adriana Kendricks, Bailey Orr, Belle Solomon<br />

Back Row: Makiya Rhodes, McKenzie Aldridge, Addison Paul, Avery Upchurch, Mary Maddox Westmoreland, Quaniya Fannin, Jayda Whitlow, Mallie Crawford, Laila Bailey, Payton Burks, Bailey Wilson,<br />

Ansley Bowman, Zhanae Jenkins<br />

GRANGERS<br />

<strong>2022</strong>–2023 Granger Football Cheerleaders<br />

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Front Row: Kylah Johnson, Georgia Jamison, Molly King, Abigail McLain, Zoey Hall, Karsyn Clower, Ana Rollings, Lysa Castaneda, Adiyah Lipscomb, Mia Thompkins<br />

Back Row: Aniya Davis, Dadrianna Morris, Lilly Johnson, Nina Frances Baker, Katie Hale, Stella Cain, Grace Turner, Lynleigh Bohn, McKenzie Jones, Bri Morgan, Grace Burns, Jordan Folds<br />

GRANGERS<br />

<strong>2022</strong>–2023 Jr. Varsity Football Cheerleaders<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Competition Cheerleaders <strong>2022</strong><br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

Tessa<br />

Jazziah<br />

Makiya<br />

Bailey<br />

Kennedy<br />

Rhodes<br />

McKenzie<br />

Aldridge<br />

Laila<br />

Bailey<br />

Lynleigh<br />

Bohn<br />

Zoey<br />

Hall<br />

Bailey<br />

Irvin<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Competition Cheerleaders <strong>2022</strong><br />

Sydnee<br />

Jennings<br />

Lola Grace<br />

Johnston<br />

McKenzie<br />

Jones<br />

Bri<br />

Morgan<br />

Ana<br />

Rollings<br />

Londyn<br />

Tippy<br />

Tinley<br />

Tucker<br />

Avery<br />

Upchurch<br />

Jayda<br />

Whitlow<br />

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22<br />

GRANGERS<br />

Varsity Cheerleaders <strong>2022</strong><br />

Makiya<br />

Makiya<br />

Rhodes<br />

Rhodes<br />

Ansley<br />

Ansley<br />

Bowman<br />

Bowman<br />

Adriana<br />

Adriana<br />

Kendricks<br />

Kendricks<br />

Tessa<br />

Tessa<br />

Bailey<br />

Bailey<br />

CO-CAPTAIN<br />

Zhanae<br />

Zhanae<br />

Jenkins<br />

Jenkins<br />

CO-CAPTAIN<br />

Mary Maddox<br />

Mary Maddox<br />

Westmoreland<br />

Westmoreland<br />

Timaya<br />

Timaya<br />

Brown<br />

Brown<br />

Jazziah<br />

Jazziah<br />

Kennedy<br />

Kennedy<br />

CO-CAPTAIN<br />

McKenzie<br />

McKenzie<br />

Aldridge<br />

Aldridge<br />

Emily<br />

Emily<br />

Arrington<br />

Arrington<br />

Payton<br />

Payton<br />

Burks<br />

Burks<br />

CO-CAPTAIN<br />

Melany<br />

Melany<br />

Lopez<br />

Lopez<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR<br />

SENIOR


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GRANGERS<br />

Varsity Cheerleaders <strong>2022</strong><br />

Bailey<br />

Bailey<br />

Orr<br />

Orr<br />

Addison<br />

Addison<br />

Paul<br />

Paul<br />

Lilana<br />

Lilana<br />

Robinson<br />

Robinson<br />

Lilly<br />

Lilly<br />

Rollings<br />

Rollings<br />

Belle<br />

Belle<br />

Solomon<br />

Solomon<br />

Mallie<br />

Mallie<br />

Crawford<br />

Crawford<br />

Laila<br />

Laila<br />

Bailey<br />

Bailey<br />

Avery<br />

Avery<br />

Upchurch<br />

Upchurch<br />

Quaniya<br />

Quaniya<br />

Fannin<br />

Fannin<br />

Jayda<br />

Jayda<br />

Whitlow<br />

Whitlow<br />

Bailey<br />

Bailey<br />

Wilson<br />

Wilson<br />

Lola Grace<br />

Lola Grace<br />

Johnston<br />

Johnston


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GRANGERS<br />

JV Cheerleaders <strong>2022</strong><br />

Georgia<br />

Georgia<br />

Jamison<br />

Jamison<br />

Nina Frances<br />

Nina Frances<br />

Baker<br />

Baker<br />

Lysa<br />

Lysa<br />

Castaneda<br />

Castaneda<br />

Sydnee<br />

Sydnee<br />

Jennings<br />

Jennings<br />

Lynleigh<br />

Lynleigh<br />

Bohn<br />

Bohn<br />

Karsyn<br />

Karsyn<br />

Clower<br />

Clower<br />

Kylah<br />

Kylah<br />

Johnson<br />

Johnson<br />

CO-CAPTAIN<br />

Grace<br />

Grace<br />

Burns<br />

Burns<br />

Katie<br />

Katie<br />

Hale<br />

Hale<br />

Lilly<br />

Lilly<br />

Johnson<br />

Johnson<br />

Stella<br />

Stella<br />

Cain<br />

Cain<br />

CO-CAPTAIN<br />

Zoey<br />

Zoey<br />

Hall<br />

Hall<br />

Emily<br />

Emily<br />

Jackson<br />

Jackson


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GRANGERS<br />

JV Cheerleaders <strong>2022</strong><br />

Grace<br />

Grace<br />

Turner<br />

Turner<br />

McKenzie<br />

McKenzie<br />

Jones<br />

Jones<br />

Bri<br />

Bri<br />

Morgan<br />

Morgan<br />

Dadrianna<br />

Dadrianna<br />

Morris<br />

Morris<br />

Molly<br />

Molly<br />

King<br />

King<br />

Ana<br />

Ana<br />

Rollings<br />

Rollings<br />

Jordan<br />

Jordan<br />

Folds<br />

Folds<br />

Adiyah<br />

Adiyah<br />

Lipscomb<br />

Lipscomb<br />

CO-CAPTAIN<br />

Cara<br />

Cara<br />

Skinner<br />

Skinner<br />

Aniya<br />

Aniya<br />

Davis<br />

Davis<br />

Abigail<br />

Abigail<br />

McLain<br />

McLain<br />

Mia<br />

Mia<br />

Thompkins<br />

Thompkins


High Tide<br />

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Offensive Line<br />

Defensive Line<br />

27


Inside Linebackers<br />

Running backs<br />

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wide Receivers<br />

Quarterbacks<br />

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Defensive backs<br />

Tight ends<br />

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Outside Linebackers<br />

special teams<br />

31


football players<br />

Parker Shattuck<br />

Magic Johnson<br />

Jaylan Brown<br />

Jeff Sims<br />

AJ Tucker<br />

JJ Johnson<br />

MALACHI RENDER FANNIN<br />

Christian Ector<br />

J’Arthur Dunn<br />

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football players<br />

JT Burks<br />

JD McCutcheon<br />

Jaylon Jordan<br />

Marcus Jones<br />

Braden Karcher<br />

Javari Moss<br />

Tremez Sellers<br />

Denorayon Reid<br />

Tayshon Lemon<br />

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football players<br />

Steven Hill<br />

Bryceton Huzzie<br />

Kayden Sutton<br />

Jonathon Keys<br />

Gavin Barlow<br />

Gryson Cockrell<br />

Carter Lay<br />

Harris Grace<br />

Drek Williams<br />

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football players<br />

Nazir Garrett<br />

Ni Gunsby<br />

Yashawn Butler<br />

Carter Cook<br />

Towson Partin<br />

DJ Langston<br />

Toidorein Boone<br />

Christian Ceja<br />

Mo Evans<br />

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football players<br />

Tayvon Howard<br />

Kaden Kinney<br />

Spencer Stroud<br />

Holden Crawford<br />

Jackson Bozeman<br />

Shaquone Perkins<br />

JaShawn Gates<br />

Moses Brown<br />

Ivan Gomez<br />

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football players<br />

Josh Darden<br />

KT Owens<br />

Shurmack Brazil<br />

Jayden White<br />

Jaycel Moseley<br />

Kelijah Parks<br />

J’un Hall<br />

Jadon Ligon<br />

DeSean Salter<br />

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football players<br />

D’Shuan Chatman<br />

Isaiah Pink<br />

Brandon Bennett<br />

Clanton Reisinger<br />

Hezekiah Hudson<br />

Jamir Butler<br />

Don Cotton<br />

Chase Wadley<br />

Materrias McDaniel<br />

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football players<br />

Jaylen Birdsong<br />

Jonathan Favors<br />

Chris Rosse<br />

Bo Bowman<br />

Gavin O’Connor<br />

Reece Bulloch<br />

Javon Harris<br />

Jay Mitchell<br />

Jack Terrell<br />

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football players<br />

Cameron Clay<br />

A’Killies Evans<br />

Cohen Karcher<br />

Chrystian Anderson<br />

Spencer Stephens<br />

Destin Davis<br />

Javion Simpson<br />

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9th Grade Players<br />

Jardon Stringer<br />

Noah Outland<br />

Dekievon Anthony<br />

Caydin Thomas<br />

Jett Napier<br />

Julian Jones<br />

Kalvin Snowberger<br />

LeKevin Appleby<br />

Mason Blandinburg<br />

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9th Grade Players<br />

Jeremiah Staples<br />

Cornelius Brown<br />

Jackson Burns<br />

Mason Calhoun<br />

Jhmarion Johnson<br />

Myles Blandinburg<br />

JaDarian Williams<br />

Tayveion Newson<br />

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9th Grade Players<br />

Jordan Poythress<br />

Cameron Kissun<br />

Rex Wallace<br />

Ayden Johnson<br />

Samuel Rodas<br />

Luke Woods<br />

Brody Mitchell<br />

Austin Thompson<br />

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9th Grade Players<br />

Nehemiah McLaughlin<br />

Jordy Abelardo<br />

Ethan Duffield<br />

Parker Poe<br />

Carson Shattuck<br />

Yarzrick Dorsey<br />

Nibraylin Welch<br />

Fredick Vaughn<br />

Chase Blandinburg<br />

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9th Grade Players<br />

✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶<br />

45 45<br />

Kevis Parkmond<br />

Lamar Moreland<br />

Dekievon Anthony<br />

Blake Aldridge<br />

Brayden Smith<br />

GO GRANGERS!


GRANGERS<br />

Coaching Staff<br />

Front Row: Coach Roche, Coach Thrasher, Coach Murphy, Coach Napier, Coach Thomas, Coach Kurtz, Coach Hardie<br />

Back Row: Coach Pleasants, Coach Benn, Coach Tuck, Coach Crocker, Coach Cox, Coach Eady, Coach Eady, Coach Render, Coach Burks<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Training & Student Staff<br />

Beth Anania with Trinity Miller, Aaliyah Cook & Molly Blackburn<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

2021 Football Roster<br />

Jersey Name Year Position<br />

0 Parker Shattuck 10 TE/DE<br />

1 Magic Johnson 12 WR/DB<br />

2 Jaylan Brown 12 QB/LB<br />

3 Jeff Sims 12 WR/LB<br />

4 AJ Tucker 12 RB/LB<br />

5 JJ Johnson 11 RB/DB<br />

6 Malachi Fannin 10 RB/LB<br />

7 Christian Ector 12 TE/DE<br />

8 J’Arthur Dunn 12 TE/DE<br />

9 JT Burks 11 LB/FB<br />

10 JD McCutcheon 11 RB/LB<br />

11 Jaylon Jordan 12 WR/DB<br />

12 Marcus Jones 12 WR/DB<br />

13 Braden Karcher 11 LB/WR<br />

14 Javari Moss 12 FB/DE<br />

15 Tremez Sellers 11 QB/LB<br />

16 Denorayon Reid 10 WR/DB<br />

17 Tayshon Lemon 11 WR/DB<br />

18 Steven Hill 11 WR/DB<br />

19 Bryceton Huzzie 11 TE/DE<br />

20 Kayden Sutton 10 LB/WR<br />

21 Jonathon Keys 10 RB/LB<br />

22 Gavin Barlow 11 RB/DB<br />

23 Gryson Cockrell 10 WR/DB<br />

24 Carter Lay 11 FB/LB<br />

25 Harris Grace 10 FB/LB<br />

26 Drek Williams 10 LB/RB<br />

27 Nazir Garrett 11 WR/DB<br />

28 Ni Gunsby 12 RB/DL<br />

29 Yashawn Butler 11 OL/DL<br />

33 Carter Cook 12 TE/LB<br />

34 Towson Partin 12 FB/DT<br />

35 DJ Langston 12 FB/DL<br />

36 Toidorein Boone 11 FB/LB<br />

37 Christian Ceja 12 K/LB<br />

38 Mo Evans 11 WR/DB<br />

40 Tayvon Howard 12 FB/DL<br />

41 Kaden Kinney 11 TE/DE<br />

42 Spencer Stroud 10 TE/DE<br />

1 Jardon Stringer<br />

2 Noah Outland<br />

3 Dekievon Anthony<br />

4 Caydin Thomas<br />

6 Jett Napier<br />

7 Julian Jones<br />

11 Kalvin Snowberger<br />

12 LeKevin Appleby<br />

14 Mason Blandinburg<br />

15 Jeremiah Staples<br />

16 Cornelius Brown<br />

17 Jackson Burns<br />

18 Mason Calhoun<br />

45 Holden Crawford 10 LB/TE<br />

46 Jackson Bozeman 10 LB/TE<br />

47 Shaquone Perkins 10 DB/WR<br />

48 JaShawn Gates 10 DB/WR<br />

49 Moses Brown 10 LB/TE<br />

50 Ivan Gomez 10 OL/DL<br />

51 Ivan Gomez 11 OL/DL<br />

52 KT Owens 11 OL/DL<br />

53 Shurmack Brazil 12 OL/DL<br />

55 Jayden White 12 OL/DL<br />

56 Jaycel Moseley 11 OL/DL<br />

57 Kelijah Parks 11 OL/DL<br />

58 J’un Hall 10 OL/DL<br />

59 Jadon Ligon 10 OL/DL<br />

60 DeSean Salter 11 OL/DL<br />

61 D’Shuan Chatman 12 OL/DL<br />

62 Isaiah Pink 10 OL/DL<br />

63 Brandon Bennett 10 OL/DL<br />

64 Clanton Reisinger 10 OL/DL<br />

66 Hezekiah Hudson 10 OL/DL<br />

67 Jamir Butler 10 OL/DL<br />

72 Don Cotton 10 OL/DL<br />

73 Chase Wadley 10 OL/DL<br />

74 Materrias McDaniel 10 OL/DL<br />

75 Jaylen Birdsong 10 OL/DL<br />

77 Jonathan Favors 11 OL/DL<br />

78 Chris Rosse 12 OL/DL<br />

80 Bo Bowman 10 TE/DL<br />

81 Gavin O’Connor 11 DB/WR<br />

82 Reece Bulloch 10 TE/DL<br />

83 Javon Harris 11 DB/WR<br />

84 Jay Mitchell 10 DB/WR<br />

85 Jack Terrell 10 LB/WR<br />

86 Cameron Clay 11 DB/WR<br />

79/87 A’Killies Evans 10 DB/WR<br />

88 Cohen Karcher 10 DB/WR<br />

89 Chrystian Anderson 10 OL/DL<br />

95 Spencer Stephens 12 K<br />

97 Destin Davis 11 OL/DL<br />

98 Javion Simpson 12 OL/DL<br />

9th Grade Football Roster<br />

20 Jhmarion Johnson<br />

21 Myles Blandinburg<br />

22 JaDarian Williams<br />

25 Tayveion Newson<br />

27 Jordan Poythress<br />

29 Cameron Kissun<br />

30 Rex Wallace<br />

32 Ayden Johnson<br />

39 Samuel Rodas<br />

40 Luke Woods<br />

42 Brody Mitchell<br />

43 Austin Thompson<br />

44 Nehemiah McLaughlin<br />

45 Jordy Abelardo<br />

50 Ethan Duffield<br />

51 Parker Poe<br />

53 Carson Shattuck<br />

56 Yarzrick Dorsey<br />

57 Nibraylin Welch<br />

58 Fredick Vaughn<br />

59 Chase Blandinburg<br />

61 Kevis Parkmond<br />

62 Lamar Moreland<br />

64 Dekievon Anthony<br />

80 Blake Aldridge<br />

99 Brayden Smith<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

2021 Football Schedules<br />

Varsity Football<br />

THU, AUGUST 18 SMITHS STATION AWAY 8:00 PM<br />

FRI, AUGUST 26 NORTHSIDE HOME 7:30 PM<br />

THU, SEPT 8 UPSON-LEE HOME 7:00 PM<br />

FRI, SEPT 16 STARR’S MILL HOME 7:30 PM<br />

FRI, SEPT 23 WHITEWATER AWAY 7:30 PM<br />

THU, SEPT 29 RIVERDALE HOME 7:00 PM<br />

FRI, OCT 7 NORTH CLAYTON HOME 7:30 PM<br />

FRI, OCT 21 TRINITY CHRISTIAN AWAY 7:30 PM<br />

THU, OCT 27 FAYETTE COUNTY HOME 7:00 PM<br />

FRI, NOV 4 TROUP AWAY 7:30 PM<br />

JV Football<br />

WED, SEPT 7 COLUMBUS AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

THU, SEPT 15 MANCHESTER AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

THU, SEPT 22 TRINITY CHRISTIAN HOME 5:30 PM<br />

WED, OCT 12 TROUP HOME 5:30 PM<br />

THU, OCT 20 HARRIS COUNTY AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

WED, OCT 26 CENTRAL CARROLLTON AWAY 6:00 PM<br />

9th Grade Football<br />

MON, AUG 22 TRINITY CHRISTIAN AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

THU, SEPT 1 OPELIKA HOME 5:30 PM<br />

WED, OCT 5 HARRIS COUNTY HOME 5:30 PM<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Historical Coaches Record and of <strong>LHS</strong> Support Football Staff<br />

LaGrange Football History<br />

By Scott Sickler<br />

Entering its 111 th official season in <strong>2022</strong>, the LaGrange High<br />

Granger football team can boast of one of the greatest high<br />

school football traditions in all of the GHSA.<br />

LaGrange’s first game was in 1908 versus old rival Newnan<br />

High. From its beginnings, LaGrange has been a leader in high<br />

school football in the Peach State. Some of the greatest names<br />

in Georgia history either played or coached at LaGrange High,<br />

including former SEC Commissioner, College Football Hall of<br />

Fame and National Football Foundation member Bernie Moore<br />

(<strong>LHS</strong> coach from 1918-20); Hall of Famer legend Oliver<br />

Hunnicutt; Amos Teasley, later a long-time member of the<br />

FBI under Herbert Hoover; Hall of Famer Jimmy Hightower;<br />

Danny Cronic; Gary Guthrie; Steve Pardue; Donnie Branch.<br />

The only thing LaGrange football hasn’t accomplished is<br />

someone in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as many Granger<br />

players or former coaches have won every other individual or<br />

team award not only in GHSA football but also the College<br />

Football Hall of Fame, National Football Foundation, and<br />

Super Bowl championship teams (Tyrone Poole, New England<br />

Patriots in 2003 & 2004).<br />

LaGrange has won six official GHSA-recognized state<br />

championships (1955, 1958, 1991, 2001, 2003 & 2004)<br />

and can lay a claim or make an argument to have won five<br />

more (1921, 1924, 1925, 1926 and 1930). The Grangers also<br />

won a national championship in 1991 when the USA-Today<br />

awarded LaGrange as the nation’s best.<br />

Hunnicutt won two state titles (1955, 1958). Guthrie won one<br />

in 1991, in addition to the USA-Today national title. Pardue<br />

continued the tradition with three titles in 2001, 2003 &<br />

2004.<br />

Coach Matt Napier begins his third season as the head<br />

football coach at LaGrange High School. Coach Napier is<br />

the 16 th head coach in school history.<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Iron Granger Man, Coaches Iron Hawgs and Support & Iron Pups Staff<br />

IRONMAN<br />

PLACE NAME POINTS<br />

1 CHRISTIAN ECTOR 288<br />

2 PARKER SHATTUCK 274<br />

3 YASHAWN BUTLER 272<br />

4 MALACHI FANNIN 270<br />

5 JJ JOHNSON 258<br />

5 J’ARTHUR DUNN 258<br />

7 JD MCCUTCHEON 257<br />

8 JONATHON KEYS 254<br />

9 HARRIS GRACE 251<br />

10 BRADEN KARCHER 248<br />

IRONHOSS<br />

PLACE NAME POINTS<br />

1 JAYLAN BROWN 244<br />

2 JT BURKS 240<br />

3 BRANDON BENNETT 227<br />

4 JAVARI MOSS 223<br />

4 KADEN KINNEY 223<br />

6 TOWSON PARTIN 221<br />

7 SHURMACK BRAZIL 215<br />

8 BRYCETON HUZZIE 198<br />

9 NIBRAYLIN WELCH 178<br />

10 JAVION SIMPSON 164<br />

IRONPUP<br />

PLACE NAME POINTS<br />

1 CAYDIN THOMAS 243<br />

2 NOAH OUTLAND 239<br />

3 JARDON STRINGER 231<br />

4 JADARIAN WILLIAMS 197<br />

5 KALVIN SNOWBERGER 193<br />

6 JULIAN JONES 189<br />

7 JEREMIAH STAPLES 181<br />

8 MASON BLANDINGBURG 178<br />

9 TAYVEION NEWSON 176<br />

10 BLAKE ALDRIDGE 172<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Cheerleader Seniors<br />

Mary Maddox Westmoreland<br />

w/ Fiona, John and Grady Westmoreland<br />

Zhanae Jenkins<br />

w/ Danielle Williams, Jemelle Jenkins, Joyce Brown, Aretha Lovejoy, Maki<br />

William, Jarell Williams, Torin Denson<br />

Timaya Brown<br />

w/ Sharonda Tiggs<br />

Melaney Lopez<br />

w/ Lisa & Adelaido Lopez<br />

Makiya Rhodes<br />

w/ Alisha Rhodes, Monta Lovelace, Nannie Rhodes, Eddie Rhodes, William<br />

Johnson, Taylor Lovelace, Tiarra Johnson<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Cheerleader Seniors<br />

Jazziah Kennedy<br />

w/ Spanada & Quantez Dennis, Marilyn & Minnie, Bridget Stanley<br />

& Jakobe Jones<br />

Adriana Kendricks<br />

w/ Mickena, Adrian, & Addison Kendricks<br />

Ansley Bowman<br />

w/ Rob, Mandy & Bo Bowman<br />

Tessa Bailey<br />

w/ Brent, Tiffany, Trent & Trace Bailey<br />

Payton Burks<br />

w/ Patricia, Dialleo, Kennedy, DJ & Kameron<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Football Seniors<br />

Towson Partin<br />

w/ Rhett, Audra, Rivers & Andi Partin<br />

J’Arthur Dunn<br />

w/ Kevin, Cameron, & Olivia Dunn<br />

Carter Cook<br />

w/ Buffy Jenkins & Kelsey Cook<br />

Christian Ceja<br />

w/ Raul & Kelli Ceja<br />

Spencer Stephens<br />

w/ Todd & Cindy Stephens<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Football Seniors<br />

Adrian Tucker<br />

w/ Latissa Huzzie, Spanada Dennis, & Ja’Kobe Jones<br />

Jayden White<br />

w/ April Scott<br />

D.J. Langston<br />

w/ Debreca Houston Langston<br />

D’Shuan Chatman<br />

w/ Derrick & Latisha Chatman<br />

Javari Moss<br />

w/ Janice Chaney & Roy Lee Moss<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Football Seniors<br />

Shurmack Brazil<br />

w/ Leonadio Brazil & LaAriea Colvin<br />

Christopher Rosse<br />

w/ Vincent Rosse<br />

Marcus Jones<br />

w/ Sonya<br />

Ni’ Gunsby<br />

w/ Jasmine Gunsby<br />

Jaylan Brown<br />

w/ Latrishia & Javon Brown<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Football Seniors<br />

Magic Johnson<br />

w/ Kimberly Johnson<br />

Christian Ector<br />

w/ Nolan & Kenyatta Ector<br />

Jeff Sims<br />

w/ Shundrail Sims & Shamia Glass<br />

Jaylon Jordan<br />

w/ Christina Chambers<br />

Tayvon Howard<br />

w/ Terrence Featherstone & Trinity Miller<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger LaGrange Coaches High and School Support Band Staff<br />

<strong>2022</strong>-23 Sound<br />

of Champions<br />

History<br />

This year marks the 75th year of the LaGrange High School Band. The ensemble was founded in the fall of<br />

1946 when LaGrange City Schools hired William “Bill” Deal (1907 – 1969) as school’s first full time Band and<br />

Chorus Teacher. Mr. Deal led the band from its inception until his retirement eighteen years later in 1968. It<br />

was under his direction that the Granger Band Tradition of Excellence was established. It is this tradition that<br />

the Band strives to bring to all of its performances today; whether they are on the stage, the marching field, or<br />

the parade route.<br />

Nickname and Fight Song<br />

The band takes its nickname “The Sound of Champions” from the school’s fight song “The Music of Champions.”<br />

Composed by John J. Jackson to commemorate the 1955 State Champion Football Team; the Fight Song is<br />

dedicated to Georgia Sports Hall of Game Inductee Coach William Oliver Hunnicutt Jr. (1914-1998) who served<br />

as head coach at L.H.S. 1941 and 1946-1971. Wherever the Grangers play the soundtrack behind them is<br />

THE SOUND OF CHAMPIONS!<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Band Staff<br />

Marianna Gibson, Michael Evans, Jarrett Farrell, Dylan Burch<br />

DR. R. JARRETT FARRELL<br />

BAND DIRECTOR<br />

Hometown: Dr. Farrell grew up in a mobile family and can called many<br />

places home. It was his years here in LaGrange, watching the<br />

Granger Band perform at Callaway stadium that inspired him to join<br />

band, study music, and eventually brought him back home to lead the<br />

Granger Band.<br />

Education: Bachelor of Music In Music Theory and Composition,<br />

Auburn University<br />

Masters of Education in Music Education, Alabama A&M University<br />

Doctorate of Musical Arts in Music Education, Boston University<br />

Teaching Experience: Dr. Farrell is beginning his 16th year at LaGrange<br />

High School this fall and his 25th year directing band.<br />

Family: Jarrett is married to Kelli. They met while members of the Auburn<br />

University Band. They have a daughter, Savannah, who is a trombone<br />

player in the band.<br />

DYLAN BURCH<br />

(<strong>LHS</strong> Class of 2012)<br />

GARDNER NEWMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR<br />

Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

Education: Bachelor of Music Education, University of West Georgia<br />

Bio: Dylan is an alumni of both the Gardner Newman and <strong>LHS</strong> Band<br />

<strong>Program</strong>s. He has instructed on the band staff in the past and is<br />

beginning his third year as the Band Director at Gardner Newman.<br />

MICHAEL EVANS<br />

(<strong>LHS</strong> Class of 1991)<br />

TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR LOGISTICS<br />

Hometown: LaGrange, GA<br />

Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Columbus State University<br />

Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, LaGrange College<br />

Teaching Experience: Mr. Evans is in his 17th year at <strong>LHS</strong> where he<br />

teaches Engineering Technology, Drafting, and Computer Science<br />

Family: Mike is married the former Amy Brumbeloe. They have one son,<br />

Tyler, a Senior at LaGrange College.<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Band<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

BAND SENIORS<br />

Sophie Nix, Render McLeod, Savannah Farrell<br />

DRUM MAJORS<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Band<br />

SECTION LEADS<br />

Band Captain<br />

Bowie Watson<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Band<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

Drum Line<br />

Flutes<br />

Clarinets<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Band<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

Altos<br />

Trumpets<br />

Low Voices<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Band<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

Color Guard<br />

Feature Twirler<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Band Seniors<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

Savannah Farrell<br />

w/ Dr. R. Jarrett & Kelli Farrell<br />

Lauren Burgess<br />

w/ John & Kim Burgess<br />

Taylor Hewitt<br />

w/ Heather Hewitt<br />

Katelyn Moore<br />

w/ Willie Moore<br />

Miyan Moore<br />

w/ Melva Moore Dukes<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Band Seniors<br />

Minchae Kim<br />

w/ Jiyeon & Byounguk Kim<br />

Reese Lester<br />

w/ Howard Lester<br />

Ayana Bowles<br />

Max Dopp<br />

Sophie Nix<br />

w/ Jill & Cody Nix<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Band Seniors<br />

Destinee Wilkerson<br />

w/ Nekeisha & Kelton Wilkerson<br />

Maggie Martin<br />

w/ Angie, Gary, & Mack Martin<br />

Render McLeod<br />

w/ Meg, Charles, Stiles & Sig McLeod<br />

Madeline Samayoa<br />

w/ Siomara, Peter & Joshua Spivey<br />

Bowie Watson<br />

w/ Korbin Harmon<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Granger Coaches Varsity and Support Softball Staff<br />

FRONT ROW: Coach Craig Mobley, Tatiana Dudley, Tatum Nation, Akilah Hall, Kaylee Bryant, Hudson Wood, Taylor Nation, Corriah Williams, McKinsey Gaddy,<br />

Coach Jim Reed<br />

SECOND ROW: Coach Kinley Bartlett, Coach Madison Cauthen, Mikiyah Jackson, Kaimarie Turner, Carolyne Garcia, Zoe Thompson, Kimberly Reynolds, Kaylee Foster,<br />

Abby McGill, Clary Anne Adcock, Harlee Overton, Shelby Siggers, Ti’Niya Taylor, Coach Camden Smith, Ms. Brooke Spradlin<br />

GRANGERS<br />

Granger JV Softball<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

FRONT ROW: Coach Craig Mobley, Kassidy Stewart, Abigail O’Connor, Akilah Hall, Taylor Nation, Cara Kissun, McKinsey Gaddy, Kacey Stewart, Coach Jim Reed<br />

SECOND ROW: Coach Kinley Bartlett, Coach Madison Cauthen, Adiyah Lipscomb, Carolyne Garcia, Zoe Thompson, Kaylee Foster, Clary Anne Adcock, Hudson Wood,<br />

Harlee Overton, Shelby Siggers, TiNiya Taylor, Coach Camden Smith, Ms. Brooke Spradlin<br />

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<strong>2022</strong> Varsity Softball<br />

DATE OPPONENT TIME<br />

MON, AUG 8 NORTHGATE HOME 6:00 PM<br />

WED, AUG 10 HARRIS COUNTY AWAY 5:00 PM<br />

THU, AUG 11 MARION COUNTY AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

SAT, AUG 13 CALLAWAY - HOPE FOR A DAY TOURNAMENT AWAY<br />

SAT, AUG 13 TROUP - HOPE FOR A DAY TOURNAMENT AWAY<br />

TUE, AUG 16 RIVERDALE AWAY 6:00 PM<br />

WED, AUG 17 HEARD COUNTY HOME 6:00 PM<br />

THU, AUG 18 TROUP AWAY 7:00 PM<br />

MON, AUG 22 COLUMBUS AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

WED, AUG 24 SHAW HOME 5:30 PM<br />

THU, AUG 25 TRINITY CHRISTIAN AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

TUE, AUG 30 WHITEWATER HOME 7:30 PM<br />

WED, AUG 31 NORTHSIDE HOME 5:00 PM<br />

THU, SEP 1 STARR’S MILL AWAY 7:00 PM<br />

THU, SEP 8 FAYETTE COUNTY HOME 5:30 PM<br />

MON, SEP 12 NORTHSIDE AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

TUE, SEP 13 RIVERDALE HOME 6:00 PM<br />

THU, SEP 15 TROUP HOME 7:00 PM<br />

MON, SEP 19 SHAW AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

THU, SEP 22 TRINITY CHRISTIAN HOME 5:30 PM<br />

MON, SEP 26 COLUMBUS HOME 5:30 PM<br />

TUE, SEP 27 WHITEWATER AWAY 7:30 PM<br />

THU, SEP 29 STARR’S MILL HOME 7:00 PM<br />

SAT, OCT 1 GRANGER INVITATIONAL HOME TBD<br />

TUE, OCT 4 FAYETTE COUNTY AWAY 6:00 PM<br />

<strong>2022</strong> JV Softball<br />

DATE OPPONENT TIME<br />

WED, AUG 10 HARRIS COUNTY AWAY 7:00 PM<br />

WED, AUG 17 HEARD COUNTY AWAY 4:30 PM<br />

THU, AUG 18 TROUP AWAY 5:00 PM<br />

MON, AUG 22 COLUMBUS AWAY 7:00 PM<br />

MON, AUG 29 CALLAWAY HOME 5:00 & 7:00 PM<br />

TUE, AUG 30 WHITEWATER HOME 5:30 PM<br />

WED, AUG 31 NORTHSIDE HOME 7:00 PM<br />

THU, SEP 1 STARR’S MILL AWAY 5:00 PM<br />

WED, SEP 7 HEARD COUNTY HOME 5:00 & 7:00 PM<br />

THU, SEP 8 FAYETTE COUNTY HOME 7:00 PM<br />

MON, SEP 12 NORTHSIDE AWAY 7:00 PM<br />

THU, SEP 15 TROUP HOME 5:00 PM<br />

MON, SEP 19 CALLAWAY HOME 5:00 & 7:00 PM<br />

TUE, SEP 27 WHITEWATER AWAY 5:30 PM<br />

THU, SEP 29 STARR’S MILL HOME 5:00 PM<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Varsity Volleyball <strong>2022</strong><br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

FRONT ROW: Coach Angel Cameron , Makayla Wills, Azaleah Straughn, Molly Blackburn, Sophie Clough, Maddie Blackburn<br />

SECOND ROW: Coach Alma Barrientos, Abbie Lundy, Aaliyah Cook, Kaylee Jackson, Lexie Vanhoose, Makiya Hardenett, Macy Morman,<br />

Coach Mehgan Smith<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Varsity Volleyball Schedule<br />

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME<br />

TUES, 8/17 PACELLI <strong>LHS</strong> 5:00 / 6:00<br />

THURS, 8/19 SHAW SHAW 4:30 / 5:30<br />

TUES, 8/24 CALLAWAY & GLENWOOD CALLAWAY 4:30 / 5:30<br />

THURS, 8/26 SHAW <strong>LHS</strong> 4:30 / 5:30<br />

TUES, 8/31 CALLAWAY CALLAWAY 4:30 / 5:30<br />

THURS, 9/2 QUAD MATCH: BROOKSTONE, TROUP, CALLAWAY <strong>LHS</strong> 4:30 (V ONLY)<br />

TUES, 9/7 GLENWOOD <strong>LHS</strong> 4:30 / 5:30<br />

THURS, 9/9 HARALSON HARALSON 4:30 / 5:30<br />

TUES, 9/14 AREA PLAYDATE #1 SPAKDING 6:00 / 7:00 (V ONLY)<br />

MON, 9/20 GLENWOOD GLENWOOD 4:00 / 5:00<br />

TUES, 9/21 AREA PLAYDATE #2 <strong>LHS</strong> 5:00 / 7:00 (V ONLY)<br />

SAT, 9/25 TOURNAMENT GLENWOOD TBD (JV ONLY)<br />

MON, 9/27 HARALSON <strong>LHS</strong> 4:30 / 5:30<br />

TUES, 9/28 PACELLI PACELLI 4:30 / 5:30<br />

THURS, 9/30 AUBURN & OPELIKA AUBURN HIGH 5:30 / 6:30 CST<br />

SAT, 10/2 HARRIS CO. JV/9TH ONLY TOURNAMENT HARRIS CO. 8:00 A.M.<br />

MON, 10/4 HARRIS CO. HARRIS CO. 5:00 / 6:00<br />

SAT, 10/9 DIG PINK: CALLAWAY / TROUP TROUP 1:00 / 2:00 / 3:00<br />

THURS, 10/7 HEARD HEARD 5:00 / 6:00<br />

TUES, 10/12 AREA TOURNAMENT ROUND 1 #1 SEED (TBA) TBA<br />

THURS, 10/14 AREA TOURNAMENT ROUND21 #1 SEED (TBA) TBA<br />

TUES, 10/19 1ST ROUND STATE PLAYOFFS TBA TBA<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

JV Volleyball <strong>2022</strong><br />

FRONT ROW: Georgia Jamison, Claudia Walker, Anna Poe, Karen Barrientos, Jem Hewett<br />

SECOND ROW: Rylan Burton, Maddison Hull, Ti’Maya Davis, Kelsey Burks, Emma Wright, Aniyah Payne<br />

GRANGERS<br />

Freshman Volleyball <strong>2022</strong><br />

FRONT ROW: Amalia Gale, Andi Partin, Jaydenne Hill, Daniels Durand, Aaliyah Wade, Addison Phillips, Montija Hand<br />

SECOND ROW: Marrie McGhee, Halle Phelps, Grace Turner, Mary Alex Pippin, Demi Russell, Riley Barnett, Cami Shook<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Cross Country<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

FRONT ROW: David Barrientos, Ashia Porter, Caitlyn Morris, Adayshia Blakes, Raleigh Thompson, Ben Beall<br />

SECOND ROW: Coach Mary Blank, Walker Vinson, Bo Morman, Bo Beall, Coach Blase Leverett, Calder Thurman, Lucas Ernstberger, Gabe Shaw,<br />

Coach Patrick Calcutt<br />

S C H E D U L E<br />

DATE COMPETITION LOCATION TIME<br />

TUE, AUGUST 17 HARRIS COUNTY AWAY 3:30 P.M.<br />

SAT, AUGUST 28 BOB BLASTOW INVITATIONAL MCINTOSH<br />

SAT, SEPTEMBER 11 CARROLLTON INVITATIONAL CARROLLTON<br />

THU, SEPTEMBER 16 LCS MEET LAFAYETTE CHRISTIAN 3:30 P.M.<br />

TUE, SEPTEMBER 28 LAGRANGE INVITATIONAL PYNE ROAD PARK 3:30 P.M.<br />

SAT, OCTOBER 2 ASICS INVITATIONAL BOUCKERHART FARM<br />

TUE, OCTOBER 5 TROUP COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS PYNE ROAD PARK 3:30 P.M.<br />

TUE, OCTOBER 19 REGION CHAMPIONSHIP PYNE ROAD PARK 3:30 P.M.<br />

FRI, NOVEMBER 5 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CARROLLTON<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Softball / Cross Country Seniors<br />

Corriah Williams<br />

w/ Crystal Thornton, Christian & Chandler Gholston, Jacqueline Jones<br />

& Teresa Williams<br />

Kaimarie Turner<br />

w/ Kimberly McGruder<br />

Mikiyah Jackson<br />

w/ Nicole Collier<br />

Kaylee Bryant<br />

w/ Clayton, Jennifer & Aiden Bryant<br />

Bo Beall<br />

w/ Bowen and Sarah Beall<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

DJ Langston<br />

Your future burns<br />

brighter than the<br />

sun. We couldn’t<br />

be prouder of all<br />

that you’ve<br />

achieved thus far<br />

and will achieve in<br />

the future.<br />

Love Mom, Nana,<br />

and Morreya<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

Adrianna,<br />

Never stop reaching for<br />

the stars, even when<br />

you can’t see them!<br />

We are so proud of you!!<br />

Love,<br />

Dad, Mom, & Addison<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

Senior 2023<br />

<strong>LHS</strong> Varsity<br />

Cheerleader<br />

We love watching you<br />

shine and<br />

cheering you on<br />

wherever you are!<br />

Go Grangers!<br />

-Mom, Dad, & Bo<br />

For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. Phillipians 2:13<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

Maggie Martin<br />

We are so proud of you!<br />

Keep smiling! We love you!<br />

Mama, Dad, and Mack<br />

Whatever you do work at it with all your<br />

heart, as working for the Lord, rather<br />

than for people.<br />

Colossians 3:23<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

82


GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

We are so proud of you<br />

TESSA BRITT BAILEY<br />

Our hearts bigger<br />

Love, Big Daddy & Ms. Pat<br />

84


GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

85


GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

86


GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

Makiya<br />

Rhodes<br />

We are so proud of you and the beautiful person<br />

you have become. May the rest of your journey<br />

continue to bring you happiness and success.<br />

Mom ~ Dad ~ Taylor<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Senior Tributes<br />

GO GRANGERS!<br />

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Scott, Alyse, Addisyn, and<br />

Mason Brown<br />

Lamar and Patty Campbell<br />

Chuck and Lucy Grovenstein<br />

Scott Boggs<br />

Jared Boggs<br />

Jordan Boggs<br />

Jamarion Wilkerson<br />

Emory Devane<br />

Bob and Barbara Knight<br />

Jessica Bowden<br />

Karen Clayborn<br />

Nicole Lanier<br />

Brad & Brandi Turner<br />

Grace, Jimmy, & Judson Turner<br />

Larry & Sheila Turner<br />

Lisa Montgomery<br />

Tip & Connie Pike<br />

The Green Family<br />

Troy & Terri Brown<br />

Devin, Danielle, Darcie, and<br />

Dacre White<br />

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Lane and Reba Hamer<br />

Doug and Ginnie Walker<br />

Kanada, Bryan, Abby, and<br />

Cason McGill<br />

Tony Martin<br />

Michelle Rutledge<br />

Misty Wolfe<br />

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Sophie Lambert<br />

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Sara Whitt<br />

Kennedy Bowen<br />

Kelli Ceja<br />

Mary Gregory<br />

Christian Ceja<br />

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Jon Wesley Parmer<br />

Rev. Allen & JoAnn Simpson<br />

“Good Seeds Bookstore”<br />

Wig Villa<br />

Gordy’s Hardware<br />

Edmondson Funeral Services, LLC<br />

Lakes-Dunson-Robertson<br />

Funeral Homes<br />

Pony Express<br />

Queens & Crowns Beauty<br />

Good Ol’ Buffet<br />

Charlie Joseph West Point Rd<br />

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Dennie Meyer<br />

Taylor & Noah Serrano<br />

Lauren, Rylie, & Katie Hale<br />

Jay & Jennifer Hale<br />

Keith & Patti Hagen<br />

Chad & Tracey Williams<br />

Caroline Brown<br />

Jim Bob’s Chicken Fingers<br />

The Partin Family<br />

The Cross Family<br />

The Phelps Family<br />

Dr. Ric Hollstrom<br />

Tiffany Aspinwall<br />

Anna Claire Lumpkin<br />

Pam Pitts<br />

GR & Renee Peters<br />

The Oleson Family<br />

Halle Phelps<br />

Desa Fuller<br />

Sherin Serrano - SUPER AUNT<br />

Todd, Amy, Carli, Emily, &<br />

Tate Johnson<br />

Bob Niedrach<br />

Carlee Roland<br />

Hunter Brooks<br />

Bryson Monteith<br />

Jackson Malone<br />

Lexie Vanhoose<br />

Dodie Patterson<br />

Jim Thornton<br />

Corinne Thornton<br />

Chuck Patterson<br />

Dak Patterson<br />

Heather Graham<br />

Sam Graham<br />

Marcus & Jessie Battles<br />

Erica Thornton, Taylor Thornton,<br />

Lily Thornton, Gunner Thornton<br />

Michelle Bennett, Mike Bennett,<br />

Brandon Bennett<br />

JV Kennedy, Karen Kennedy<br />

The Monteith’s<br />

Memaw abd Pawpaw Strickland<br />

Parker Yates<br />

Riley Densmore<br />

Two Blondes and A Broom<br />

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Clint Stephens, Amanda Stephens,<br />

Hank Stephens<br />

Jem Hewett<br />

Tommy Jeter<br />

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Lacey Kilgore, Sawyer Kilgore,<br />

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The White Family<br />

Lora Davis<br />

Morgan Pressley, Mallory Carson<br />

Mike King, Bonnie King<br />

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Christy Cox<br />

Joshua Clower, Brandy Clower,<br />

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Drummond creates customized marketing strategies, develops solutions<br />

and produces results that help your business meet its definition<br />

of success. Whether designing, printing or procuring the tangible<br />

components of a campaign or assisting your team in the<br />

execution, Drummond strives to help your company reach its goals.<br />

Ros Norris<br />

c: 706.302.8170<br />

ros.norris@drummond.com<br />

Drummond is a proud partner with LaGrange High School<br />

www.drummond.com<br />

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GO GRANGERS!<br />

More Time Freedom Fun<br />

P.O. Box 1547 • LaGrange, GA 30240 • 706.298.7414<br />

www.suranceamerica.com<br />

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GRANGERS<br />

Granger Coaches and Support Staff<br />

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Thank you to Cameragraphics for serving as the<br />

photographer for our fall sports program.<br />

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605 Best Friend Ct. Norcross, GA 30071<br />

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2621 Roanoke Rd.<br />

LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

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B<br />

Burns Marketing<br />

204 S. Lewis Street<br />

LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

Follow us on Social Media!<br />

Facebook - Burns Marketing Group<br />

Instagram - @burnsmarketinggroup<br />

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114 Calumet Center Rd.<br />

LaGrange, GA 30241<br />

706-882-1888<br />

www.drchildress.com<br />

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LaGrange<br />

Farmer’s Market<br />

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808 New Franklin Road • LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

706.882.0033 • www.fryertire.com<br />

GO GRANGERS<br />

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Protecting your home<br />

and your family<br />

since 1925.<br />

Mehgan Rollings<br />

706-321-7130<br />

Stormy Weathers<br />

706-221-6489<br />

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Much Love and Support to Our<br />

Daughter<br />

Kylah Johnson<br />

Johnson<br />

& Johnson Law, LLC<br />

405 Ridley Avenue<br />

LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

706-298-0947<br />

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1217 LaFayette Parkway<br />

LaGrange, Georgia 30241<br />

tparrish@kiaoflagrange.com<br />

KIA OF LAGRANGE<br />

Todd Parrish<br />

General Manager<br />

Phone: 706-298-5024<br />

Mobile: 850-232-2425<br />

Fax: 706-298-0260<br />

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Serving LaGrange<br />

for 40 Years<br />

106 Corporate Plaza Drive, LaGrange<br />

(706) 882-2597<br />

The Source of<br />

HAPPY SMILES<br />

bealldentalcenter.com<br />

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NOBODY OFFERS<br />

MORE DISCOUNTS<br />

THAN FARMERS<br />

■<br />

■<br />

■<br />

Homeowners insurance<br />

Automobile insurance<br />

Life insurance<br />

John Fuller<br />

Your Local Agent<br />

37 S LAFAYETTE SQ<br />

LAGRANGE, GA 30240<br />

JFULLER1@FARMERSAGENT.COM<br />

https://agents.farmers.com/jfuller1<br />

Call 706.350.4224 today!<br />

Let me help you get the most value out of your insurance coverage.<br />

Restrictions apply. Discounts may vary. Not available in all states. See your agent for details. Insurance is underwritten by Farmers Insurance Exchange and other affiliated insurance companies.<br />

Visit farmers.com for a complete listing of companies. Not all insurers are authorized to provide insurance in all states. Coverage is not available in all states.<br />

Life Insurance issued by Farmers New World Life Insurance Company, 3120 139th Ave. SE, Ste. 300, Bellevue, WA 98005.<br />

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EASTERN<br />

www.easternfirst.com<br />

PIPE • VALVES • FITTINGS<br />

COMMERCIAL PLUMBING<br />

1614 W Lukken Industrial Dr, LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

Call us at 706.883.6171 • Emergency 24/7 866.255.2072<br />

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J<br />

James<br />

G. Baker, P.C.<br />

Attorney at Law<br />

Bankruptcy and Debt Relief:<br />

Chapter 7, 11 or 13<br />

Wills, Probate and Administration of Estates:<br />

Last Will and Testament<br />

Health Care Power of Attorney<br />

Financial Power of Attorney<br />

Trusts<br />

Probate of Last Will and Testament<br />

Administration of Estates<br />

Guardianship<br />

Conservatorship<br />

All other Elder Care matters<br />

**We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for protection pursuant to the United States Bankruptcy Code.**<br />

NOW OFFERING EITHER IN-PERSON or TELEPHONIC,<br />

FIRST TIME, CONSULTATIONS FOR FREE<br />

Call (706) 884-3059<br />

to schedule your<br />

appointment today!<br />

305 North Greenwood Street · LaGrange, Georgia 30240 · www.jgbpc.com<br />

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NATIONAL FABRICATING<br />

706-883-6000<br />

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ServiceMASTER<br />

Restore<br />

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GO GRANGERS!!<br />

www.tglawfirm.com<br />

706-884-2727<br />

www.tglawfirm.com<br />

www.tglawfirm.com<br />

706-884-2727<br />

706-884-2727<br />

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Taking You to New Heights<br />

in Real Estate<br />

Joel Upchurch<br />

706-845-7000<br />

706-523-1702<br />

Rob Upchurch<br />

706-845-7000<br />

706-523-0014<br />

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Pick the<br />

right team<br />

Here’s the deal: When you go with State Farm ® , you get a local agent that can deliver Good Neighbor<br />

service at surprisingly great rates. Give us a call.<br />

Best of Luck to LaGrange High School in the <strong>2022</strong> Season<br />

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. ®<br />

Dave K Christie, Agent<br />

208 Church Street<br />

LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

Bus: 706-882-1883<br />

www.davechristie.com<br />

Billy Kelton, Agent<br />

2227 W Point Road<br />

LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

Bus: 706-884-1112<br />

www.billykelton.com<br />

Matt Orr, Agent<br />

14 North Lafayette Square<br />

LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

Bus: 706-882-0046<br />

www.mattorr.com<br />

Mable Smith Sharp, Agent<br />

311 Broome ST<br />

La Grange, GA 30240<br />

Bus: 706-882-9324<br />

www.letmablequote.com<br />

State Farm<br />

Bloomington, IL<br />

2001733<br />

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Charlie<br />

Joseph’s<br />

Good luck<br />

Grangers<br />

from<br />

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LET’S GO<br />

GRANGERS!<br />

CONGRATULATIONS JUDSON CAIN & JACKSON DENNIS<br />

<strong>LHS</strong> CLASS OF 2023<br />

LaGrange’s Locally Owned & Family Operated Home Builder Since 1974.<br />

www.danric.com | 706.882.7773<br />

Chris Johnson, President 334-740-9177<br />

Jackie Johnson, Owner/Operator 706-616-2227<br />

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William B. Miller, DMD<br />

Specialist in Orthodontics<br />

GO GRANGERS!!!!<br />

104 Old Mill Road<br />

LaGrange, GA 30241<br />

Phone: (706) 884-0049<br />

Fax: (706) 884-2634<br />

Email: drmiller@charter.net<br />

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FATDADDY’S RESTAURANT<br />

1310 Hogansville Road<br />

LaGrange, Ga 30241<br />

706-884-3109<br />

HOURS:<br />

MONDAY-SATURDAY<br />

11:00AM-4:00PM<br />

ORDER ONLINE:<br />

fatdaddyslagrange.com<br />

Pick Up or Delivery<br />

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK<br />

https://www.facebook.com/fatdaddyslagrange/<br />

Or search in the App: @fatdaddyslagrange<br />

TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE - THE ORIGINAL MOTHER/DAUGHTER REALTOR TEAM<br />

IN TROUP COUNTY, GA!<br />

WE support our community and can assist you with any of your real estate needs.<br />

JANICE BURNS<br />

FIRST REALTY OF LAGRANGE, INC.<br />

306 South Lewis Street, LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

Cell: 706-594-4654<br />

Office: 706-883-6670<br />

Email: jhburns17@hotmail.com<br />

Website: firstrealtylagrange.com<br />

LAURA EADY<br />

FIRST REALTY OF LAGRANGE, INC.<br />

306 South Lewis Street, LaGrange, GA 30240<br />

Cell: 706-302-7320<br />

Office: 706-883-6670<br />

Email: laura01839@gmail.com<br />

Website: firstrealtylagrange.com<br />

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GO GRANGERS!<br />

“Call us so we<br />

can help your<br />

lawn stay<br />

clean and<br />

Green”<br />

706-845-9922<br />

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kersey dental<br />

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Banking<br />

for what’s<br />

next.<br />

300 Church Street • LaGrange, GA • 706.298.5605<br />

555 S Davis Road • LaGrange, GA • 706.298.5660<br />

SouthStateBank.com<br />

Member<br />

FDIC<br />

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CREATIVE CORPORATE IMAGE<br />

Mack Tharpe<br />

President<br />

CUSTOM PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS PRINTING<br />

349 Boy Scout Road<br />

LaGrange, GA 30241<br />

Phone: 706.884.3400<br />

Fax: 706.884.2900<br />

349 www.tharpeandjones.com<br />

Boy Scout Road<br />

sales@tharpeandjones.com<br />

LaGrange, 349 GA Boy 30241 Scout Road<br />

Phone: LaGrange, 706.884.3400 GA 30241<br />

Fax: Phone: 706.884.2900 706.884.3400<br />

www.tharpeandjones.com<br />

Fax: 706.884.2900<br />

sales@tharpeandjones.com<br />

www.tharpeandjones.com<br />

sales@tharpeandjones.com<br />

CREATIVE CORPORATE IMAGE<br />

CREATIVE CORPORATE IMAGE<br />

CREATIVE CORPORATE IMAGE<br />

Mack Tharpe<br />

349 Boy Scout Road<br />

President<br />

LaGrange, GA 30241<br />

Mack Tharpe<br />

Phone: 706.884.3400<br />

President Mack Tharpe<br />

Fax: 706.884.2900<br />

President<br />

www.tharpeandjones.com<br />

sales@tharpeandjones.com<br />

CUSTOM PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS PRINTING<br />

CUSTOM PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS PRINTING<br />

CUSTOM PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS PRINTING<br />

“Your Promotional Business Partner”<br />

CREATIVE CORPORATE IMAGE<br />

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LaGrange Car Wash<br />

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706.443.5010<br />

<br />

706.443.5010<br />

<br />

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- Aggressive<br />

Grangers!<br />

rates<br />

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- Same day pre-qualification<br />

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- Expansive list of loan programs<br />

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- Support variety of credit profiles<br />

<br />

- Expansive list of loan programs<br />

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- Support variety of credit profiles<br />

Go Parker & Carson!<br />

Susan’s Early Learning Center<br />

<br />

<br />

Vacation<br />

Purchases<br />

Refinances<br />

2868 Whitesville Road ★ LaGrange, GA 30240 ★ (706)845-8556 Homes<br />

Jumbo Reverse Investment<br />

Loans<br />

Mortgages Properties<br />

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SINCE 1956<br />

Embroidery & Screen Printing<br />

(706) 884-8043<br />

111 LAFAYETTE PARKWAY<br />

LAGRANGE, GA 30240<br />

Stephen L Edelson<br />

armystoresports@hotmail.com<br />

Save Up To<br />

$<br />

364<br />

Every 6 Months<br />

Contact Your Local Farmers Agent:<br />

Jeremy Jones - (706)668-5530<br />

jjones8@farmersagent.com<br />

1308 Hogansville Rd., Suite 1<br />

Mon. - Fri. 8:30-5:30 • Sat. by App’t<br />

Farmers Insurance<br />

Paying more for insurance than last year?<br />

While other drivers may continue to pay higher rates, I may be<br />

able to help you save more when you cover your home/renters<br />

and auto with Farmers. You could save up to $364 twice a year<br />

on your auto insurance alone!<br />

Auto, Home, Renters, Business, Life, Many Others!<br />

Bundle & Save!<br />

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Good Luck<br />

McKenzie!<br />

Love, Greg, Diana,<br />

Colby & Chase<br />

GO GRANGERS!<br />

GET YOUR<br />

GAME FACE ON<br />

GO GRANGERS!!<br />

KIM BURCH<br />

706-957-2256<br />

Dedicated to Exceptional Patient Care<br />

Dental Implants<br />

Wisdom Teeth Extraction<br />

IV Sedation<br />

Reclaim Your Smile<br />

with Teeth-In-A-Day<br />

"All On 4"<br />

www.lgoralsurgerycenter.com<br />

706-884-2655<br />

1587 Vernon Rd, LaGrange, GA<br />

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sales@mudcreekgraphics.com<br />

We do...<br />

• Custom Printed T-Shirts<br />

• Banners & Signs<br />

• Magnets & Decals<br />

• Custom Embroidery<br />

• Promotional Items<br />

(like Tumblers, pens, and silicone bracelets)<br />

211 Greenville Street<br />

LaGrange, GA 30241<br />

706-884-5592<br />

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See the<br />

whole field of<br />

opportunities.<br />

Synovus is<br />

proud to<br />

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Grangers.<br />

Start your journey<br />

at synovus.com.<br />

Synovus Bank, Member FDIC.<br />

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V<br />

The Veal Group, LLC<br />

Counseling • Coaching • Consulting<br />

401 Ridley Avenue, Suite C LaGrange, Georgia 30240<br />

(706) 756-1970<br />

www.thevealgroup.com<br />

Providing clients with a compassionate therapeutic experience while<br />

incorporating the mind, body, and spirit.<br />

Go<br />

Grangers<br />

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Tijuana Brooks - Owner<br />

1305 Hogansville Rd.<br />

LaGrange, GA 30241<br />

GO<br />

GRANGERS<br />

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PINE CIR.<br />

S. DAVIS RD.<br />

USA TODAY NATIONAL CHAMPIONS I STATE CHAMPIONS I REGION CHAMPIONS<br />

Michael<br />

Stogner<br />

– Owner<br />

OBSESSED WITH GREAT<br />

CUSTOMER SERVICE<br />

SINCE 1978!<br />

1221 Lafayette Parkway<br />

LaGrange, GA<br />

1-800-226-2963<br />

LaGrangeToyota.com<br />

14<br />

HOGANSVILLE RD.<br />

LAFAYETTE PKWY.<br />

SPUR<br />

14<br />

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the team at Emory at LaGrange orthopaedics & Sports medicine says,<br />

go Grangers!<br />

the care you expect.<br />

the professionals you know.<br />

a name you trust.<br />

Our Board Certified Surgeons are<br />

dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, care and<br />

rehabilitation of patients with injuries, diseases<br />

and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system..<br />

1805 vernon road lagrange, ga<br />

706.884.2691<br />

www.southernorthopedics.org<br />

facebook.com/emoryatlagrange

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