THOMASVILLE —
Thomas County Central hasn’t forgotten.
Almost a year later, thoughts of last season’s preseason 31-0 drubbing to Lowndes has the Yellow Jackets motivated.
Central was held to just 54 total yards, seven punts and no points.
The teams will duel again Friday at Martin Stadium in their annual preseason scrimmage.
“It’s one where they should have a bitter taste in their mouth from last year,” Central coach Bill Shaver said.
Kickoff is set for 8 p.m.
Heading into the season last year, the Yellow Jackets were starting a new backfield led by junior quarterback Eric Dodson. Central responded from that preseason loss and a season-opening defeat to Thomasville with an 11-game winning streak.
This year, the Yellow Jackets return eight starters on offense and are hoping to be a lot more competitive against the Vikings.
“We know (Lowndes has) got a few more practices under their belt than we do because they had a chance to do camp last week,” Shaver said. “We just want to make sure we go in there and give a good showing.”
The teams will play their varsity squads the first three quarters before the junior varsity play the final period. Among the positions Shaver and his coaching staff will be focusing intently on is in the secondary with Eric McCraw and Eric Hollis, and in the kicking game with freshman Gavin Wilson.
“I’m just hoping we can make some strides and do some positive things and, obviously, keep people injury free, too,” Shaver said. “Some of our positions, with the depth being young and inexperienced, you hope you come out of it with all your starters intact. But when you play this kind of game, you know it’s going to happen sometimes. We just hope for the best. We’re going to play them hard. They’ll play hard. I think that’s why coach (Randy) McPherson likes to play us because he knows we’re going to play good, hard-nosed football, the same way they do.”
Local Sports
Central remembers scrimmage drubbing by Lowndes
- Local Sports
-
-
Bulldogs fall to Indians
Two teams entered Friday night tied for the Region 1-AA lead.
One is still perched atop the region standings with one week left in the regular season. -
Lady Bulldogs hold off Squaws
What started ugly ended beautifully for the Thomasville Lady Bulldogs Friday night.
-
First place at stake
The kings of Region 1-AA are ready to defend their crown.
-
Central wrestling ready for area tournament
The first step in Thomas County Central’s trek to the state wrestling meet starts on Saturday.
The Yellow Jackets wrestling team will travel to the area meet in Leesburg. -
Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog
Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
At least, that’s the case for Thomasville High senior Tyree Mitchell. -
Central trio ready for new start
College football means a new start for three Thomas County Central Yellow Jackets.
Two are bound for Massachusetts. One is set to suit up for a first-time program. All three made their collegiate decisions known on Wednesday when they inked letters-of-intent. -
Mosely bound for Southern; Cason headed to Holmes Community College
Two integral pieces of Cairo’s state semifinal team from last year are set to play at the next level.
Offensive lineman Anthony Mosely and linebacker Terrell Cason signed letters-of-intent on Wednesday, -
Dreams come true for Bench, Gurley
It’s not every year a school the size of Cairo High has two football players to sign letters-of-intent with FCS schools.
The Syrupmakers have two. -
Area signings roundup
Here is a list of those area seniors who signed letters-of-intent on Wednesday.
-
Bench, Gurley lead Cairo signees
Four Cairo Syrupmakers signed letters-of-intent on Wednesday, National Signing Day, two were with FCS schools.
- More Local Sports Headlines
-
Killer of Fla. Girl Found in Landfill Gets Life
Army Orders Bradley Manning Court-martial
Cancer Charity Revives Breast-screening Grants
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Colorado On Its Way East
2nd Teacher From LA School Arrested on Sex Claim
Prosecutors Close Armstrong Inquiry, No Charges
Sights and Sounds: Football Fans Pour Into Indy
Unemployment Rate Down to 8.3%
Obama: Still Far Too Many Americans Need Jobs
GOP: Jobs Numbers Welcome, Can Do Better
Fla. Man Adopts Girlfriend in Legal Battle
More Deaths As Egypt Clashes Continue
Raw Video: Prince William in Falklands
Egpyt Protesters Blame Police for Soccer Deaths
'Lucky' 9-Year-Old Receives 6-Organ Transplant
Raw Video: Michelle Vs. Ellen in Pushup Contest
First Person: Will Peyton Manning Stay in Indy?
Egypt Shaken After Deadly Soccer Riot
New Suits, New Starts for New York's Unemployed
Hall of Famer Dorsett Speaks Out on NFL Injuries
