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Solid defense not enough for the Tigers
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Sophomore running back Shawn Thomas carries the ball in last week’s home game against West Hall. - photo by Emma French for the Dawson County News
Amy French
afrench@dawsonnews.com
Published: Sep 20, 2017, 12:09 AM
Even with another solid defensive outing, the Dawson County Tigers were unable to secure the win against the West Hall Spartans last week. “Anytime you lose a close game like that, you reflect back,” said Head Coach Sid Maxwell. “Everything is a learning process.” Without senior quarterback Coey Watson under center, the Tigers turned to junior Vaughn Clark to run the offense.
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Dawson County announces flag football as newest competitive athletic program
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Dawson County Schools recently announced the formation of a competitive flag football program. (Graphic courtesy of Dawson County Athletics)
Rio White
DCN Staff
Published: May 9, 2025, 7:20 PM
Earlier this week, Dawson County Schools announced that a varsity flag football program is being established to enter official GHSA competitions, effective in Fall 2025.
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