Devils loaded with talent eye 2010 state title run
The Williston-Elko Blue Devils return nearly the entire 2009 state championship squad for 2010 led by Kendric Salley who rushed for 1,901 yards and 29 touchdowns last season. Dexter Staley adds 1,419 rushing yards and 24 TDs plus 30 receptions for 630 yards. Quarterback Tamyn Garrick threw 1,460 yards and 25 touchdowns with one pick. Returning linemen and eight of 11 defensive starters bolster a deep unit led by Marcus Bates with 147 tackles.
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Blue Devils face busy opener with several fresh contributors
Williston-Elko head coach Garrick expects newcomers Antonio Coleman Jahmaya Jenkins and Todd Mitchum to contribute as the team relies on a mix of players. The Aug 20 Week Zero game against Strom Thurmond kicks off a season targeting peaks, with rivalries and strong line play shaping the schedule and strategy.
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Staley Emerges as Williston-Elko Special Teams Star
Staley, a 6 foot 24 inch, 225 pound senior, is a standout on offense and defense and serves as the Blue Devils’ primary punter and place kicker. He is also a top kick returner, with coach Garrick noting his versatility and impact on special teams.
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Blue Devils fire up for another dominant Williston-Elko season
Williston-Elko enters the season loaded and aiming to win Region 4-A and push deep into the playoffs. Coach Garrick stresses daily effort and hard play as the path to success, acknowledging the difficulty of an undefeated run but insisting hard work will drive wins. The Blue Devils are seen as a top force in Class A and beyond, with few teams likely to match them over the long haul.
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Williston-Elko’s Dwayne Garrick Sets Winning Pace
Dwayne Garrick has spent four years at Williston-Elko with rising success. The Blue Devils captured an Upper State title and reached the Class A state championship in year two, then went undefeated last season to win the region, Upper State, and Class A state crowns. Garrick has coached in the North-South All-Star Game and Shrine Bowl, and his fondest memory is coaching his son Gator, who operated as starter at QB during the perfect title season.
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Darlington Revives Historic Track with Truck Race Return
Darlington Raceway accelerates its revival by hosting the Too Tough To Tame 200 Camping World Truck Series event for the first time in six years. President Chris Browning notes the track’s progress from endangered status to a modern, revived NASCAR venue with new dates and improvements.
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Jackets eye better defense to stay atop ACC
Georgia Tech faces questions about replacing top playmakers as Nesbitt plans to stay at quarterback for his final season. He returns after spring rest from ankle surgery while coach Johnson hires Al Groh to implement a 3-4 defense after allowing 360 yards per game last season.
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