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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 />
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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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Senior Tributes<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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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Kennon, Jeb & Holden Crawford<br />
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Misty & Mason Wolfe<br />
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Mike, Michelle, & Brandon Bennett<br />
Chris Kemp<br />
Willis Kemp<br />
Chris Pearson<br />
Jennifer Pearson<br />
Dallas Pearson<br />
Colton Pearson<br />
Whitley Pearson<br />
Daryl Gable<br />
Jacob Butler<br />
Berkley Elliott<br />
Laurie Wilkerson<br />
Tim Wilkerson<br />
Lizzie Wilkerson<br />
TJ Wilkerson<br />
Cam Jeffries<br />
Lee Jeffries<br />
Kellie Jeffries<br />
Collin Jeffries<br />
The Hollstrom’s<br />
Mel and Lillie Cole<br />
Stephanie McLain<br />
Ansley McLain<br />
Bob and Robin Wyatt<br />
Greg, Diana, Colby, and<br />
Chase Williams<br />
Edward and Gloria Boggs<br />
Laura and Kenneth Boggs<br />
Lauren, Savannah, and<br />
Summer Woodley<br />
Jim, Whitney, John Forest,<br />
Charlotte Davis, Fulton, Davis<br />
Marianna Boggs and Ian Hauge<br />
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 />
Dee Dee and Jeff Mathis<br />
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 />
Mason Wolfe<br />
Sophie Lambert<br />
Ethan Lambert<br />
Ana Lambert<br />
Matt Tyler<br />
Sara Whitt<br />
Kennedy Bowen<br />
Kelli Ceja<br />
Mary Gregory<br />
Christian Ceja<br />
Raul Ceja<br />
Hannah Whitworth<br />
Evie Stone<br />
Luke Stone<br />
Charlie Maxwell<br />
Annie Sue Arndt<br />
Emmaline Arndt<br />
Hudson Daniel<br />
Charlie Darda<br />
Debbie Massengale<br />
Dwayne Massengale<br />
The Busheys<br />
Haley Johnston<br />
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Steve Miles<br />
Jessica Stone<br />
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Celine Cook<br />
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Lander Hayes Parmer<br />
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 />
OM-Food Mart<br />
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 />
Byrom & Son COnstruction<br />
Clint Stephens, Amanda Stephens,<br />
Hank Stephens<br />
Jem Hewett<br />
Tommy Jeter<br />
Becky Fox Cleaning Service<br />
Elizabeth Saturday, Abby Saturday<br />
Lacey Kilgore, Sawyer Kilgore,<br />
Gracyn Kilgore<br />
The White Family<br />
Lora Davis<br />
Morgan Pressley, Mallory Carson<br />
Mike King, Bonnie King<br />
Debra Jackson, Dean Jackson<br />
Meme Barnes, PopPop Barnes<br />
Leslie Clower, Barry Clower,<br />
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Christy Cox<br />
Joshua Clower, Brandy Clower,<br />
Kennedy Clower<br />
Carlin Coburn, Steve Coburn<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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“Your Promotional Business Partner”<br />
CREATIVE CORPORATE IMAGE<br />
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LaGrange Car Wash<br />
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Go Parker & Carson!<br />
Susan’s Early Learning Center<br />
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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 />
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opportunities.<br />
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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 />
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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