Next Year Bison Eyes Strong Defensive Future
Central's 3-6-1 season ended with an 8-6 overtime loss to Winston-Salem Reynolds. Coach Kratt praises youthful defense, noting injuries opened up spots and stressing momentum into 1978. Juniors Reginald McLendon and sophomores like Benson Gray emphasize speed, determination, and a bright outlook with returning linemen and jayvee talent.
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Winston- Salem Reynolds
Central
Bison
Reginald McLendon
Ron Kratt
Gray
No Playoffs This Time Andrews Short Season By Pettit
The 1977 season left High Point Andrews Raiders with a 4-6 record, the worst in school history, after a 40-26 loss to Greensboro Grimsley. Coach Herb Goins noted the lack of experience and injuries as key factors, while quarterback Dan Wagoner praised the team’s effort and looked to 1978 for growth. Soldiers on, they fought hard in close games, finishing with a season that tested but defined Raider resolve.
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Jim Pettit
High Point Andrews
Red Raiders
Raiders
Greensboro Grimsley
Andrews
Raider
Herb Goins
Northern Durham
Dan Wagoner
Wagoner
Goins
West Davidson tops Southern Guilford in rain soaked matchup
Scott Yarborough and Jan Myers starred as West Davidson edged Southern Guilford 6-0 in a wet Thursday night game. Yarborough made two receptions to set up Myers' TD catch while both players sloshed through the rain in drenched uniforms.
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Scott Yarborough
Jan Myers
West Davidson
Yarborough
Myers
Dragons
Southern Guilford
West Springs Rain Soaks Game as West Coast Offense Shines
Wet conditions hampered the start but the second quarter brought heavy rain that favored West's offense. The downpour stopped at halftime and allowed West to resume its outside running and passing game, though neither side produced notable yardage. Myers notes the weather benefited West's strategy and timing.
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West
Myers
Tobin Feels Letdown After Final East Davidson Game
East Davidson senior Keith Tobin reflected on the 24-7 loss to Randleman Tigers, noting fatigue from players going both ways and a late touchdown swing. Tobin scored the Eagles lone TD on a one-yard dive but a defensive miscue and a long Brown kickoff return sealed the 4-6 season ending.
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Thomasville
East Davidson Gym
Keith Tobin
Golden Eagles
East
Randleman Tigers
Randleman
Tobin
Russ Brown
Ragsdale Tigers End season After Close Losses
In a tense Friday night finale in Winston-Salem, Ragsdale fell 27-20 to Parkland, finishing an up and down season marked by costly fumbles and near playoff contention. Coach Rick Larrick noted returning nine offensive players for 1978 and emphasized rebuilding the defense.
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Carol Wilson Utley
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Southeast Guilford
Parkland
Ragsdale
Tigers
Rick Larrick
Grimsley
Andrews
Central
Southeast
Larrick
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Ty Hall
East Davidson
Crisi
Petr
Dudley
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Kannapolis
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Joe Brown
Ray Parks
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Kelvin Cash
Guy DeLoach
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Rodney
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