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All "Colquitt County" Blogposts

11 Colquitt County Football Players Signed on National Signing Day
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Changes to Recruitment and National Signing Day

There have been changes to the recruitment process for high school football players. Early signing day and the transfer portal have changed the look of National Signing Day and the work it takes to move on to the next level.  Jon and Hannah are joined by Colquitt County Head Coach Sean Calhoun, who had 17 players sign on to play in college, to discuss the inner workings of the recruitment process. 

February 14, 2024
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Hughes head Coach Boone Williams (right) and GPB reporter Jon Nelson after the Panthers won the 2022 GHSA 6A State Championship at Center Parc Stadium.
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GPB Sports Blog

Colquitt County, Hughes, and Peach County: 3 Schools with 3 Unique Quests for a State Title

GPB’s Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson caught up with three head coaches from three different programs, coming off of three very different seasons, to see how each coach goes about laying the groundwork for a state title during the off-season. Preparations vary drastically from town to town, so let's find out how Langston Hughes head coach Boone Williams, Peach County new head coach Marquis Westbrook and Colquitt County head coach Sean Calhoun prepare for the fall.

June 27, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin
Langston Hughes Head Coach Daniel "Boone" Williams talks with GPB's Jon Nelson after his 6A State Championship win..
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Championships and Expectations

On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon look at spring/summer practice from three points of view: a championship-winning team, a runner-up, and a team whose season ended too early. 

June 22, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Georgia Coaches, Valdosta Community Members Respond To Propst Hire

Despite Propst’s questionable reputation, he’s a proven winner with almost 300 wins under his belt. Is that enough to impress the Valdosta community, though?

April 24, 2020
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  • Hannah Goodin
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Colquitt County at Parkview

Two of Georgia's iconic programs meet in second round of Class 7A playoffs.

November 16, 2019
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Class 7A: Milton 14, Colquitt County 13

Eagles stun No. 1 Packers to bring home first championship

December 12, 2018
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Class 7A Preview: Colquitt County Vs. Milton

Colquitt strives for perfect season, Milton aims to make history

December 10, 2018
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Colquitt County 40, Lowndes 6

No. 1 Colquitt County overpowers Lowndes 40-6 to win Region 1-7A title

November 2, 2018
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Colquitt County, Lowndes Players To Watch

There's more than just a region championship in the balance

November 1, 2018
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  • Matt Stewart
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

The Hall Of Fame Voice Of Colquitt County

Durwood Dominy spreads the word about Packers football

October 8, 2018
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  • Jon Nelson
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Players To Watch: Grayson Vs. Colquitt County

Here are some of the talented players who will be on the field

September 20, 2018
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  • Matt Stewart
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Colquitt County 26, Grayson 14

North vs. South: Colquitt County travels to play rival Grayson

September 14, 2018
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Grayson, Colquitt County Still On Collision Course

Grayson and Colquitt County moved a step closer to their midseason showdown with impressive wins. But are they really the best teams in the state?

August 27, 2018
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  • Tommy Palmer
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Top Five Games In 7A This Season

The non-region games in 7A lead to some real slugfests early in the season.

July 25, 2018
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  • Matt Stewart
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Time to Defend the Titles!

 The 2015 Prep footbal

August 11, 2015
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  • Tommy Palmer
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Pigskin Roundup: Two Days...Pack a Lunch

Lee County Head Football

October 28, 2014
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  • Tommy Palmer
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Jon's Georgia: Week Nine

Okay, I’m talking to you.

October 20, 2014
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  • Jon Nelson
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Pigskin Roundup: Halfway There

We’ve reached the halfway

October 2, 2014
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  • Tommy Palmer
The North Gwinnett Bulldogs travel to McEachern to face the Indians for the GHSA semifinals.
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Quarterfinals Survivors Await The Final Friday Outdoors

Okay…

December 2, 2013
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  • Jon Nelson
The Tucker Tigers will face the Ware County Gators this Friday in a Class AAAAA quarterfinals showdown.
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GPB Sports Blog

All Corners Of The State

There are less than th

November 26, 2013
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  • Tommy Palmer

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