Archive for steve devoursney

Local Sports

Cairo’s new coach discusses team ahead of summer workouts

CAIRO — David Coleman knows first-hand what football means to Cairo. He is a graduate of the school. ... Read more

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Syrupmakers face huge challenge in second round

CAIRO — Cairo’s second-round opponent in the Class 4A playoffs scores plenty of points and seldom surrenders any. ... Read more

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Cairo faces tough test with Fitzgerald

THOMASVILLE — Coaches say all the time the biggest improvements are made between the first and second games. ... Read more

Local News

Cairo persevering toward Friday night

CAIRO — Coaches often tout their players as being just as resilient, if not moreso, than the coaches ... Read more

Coronavirus

Cairo’s game against Brooks County canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak

CAIRO — Cairo’s season-opener again Brooks County has been canceled after a COVID-19 outbreak on the Cairo football ... Read more

Coronavirus

Cairo’s season opener at Fitzgerald postponed

CAIRO — The Cairo Syrupmakers will have to wait another week to start its 2021 season. Fitzgerald, the ... Read more

Local Sports

Normal summer schedule benefiting young Syrupmakers

CAIRO — A return to normalcy this summer was essential for the Cairo Syrupmakers. An annual contender for ... Read more

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New turf coming to Cairo’s West Thomas Stadium

CAIRO — The Cairo Syrupmakers will celebrate 100 years of football next season with new astroturf at West ... Read more

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Cairo’s slow start a thing of the past now

CAIRO — A team that’s had to overcome quarantines and game cancellations all season begins the first round ... Read more

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Central win has Cairo’s sights on home playoff game — again

CAIRO — The Cairo Syrupmakers finally have momentum heading into their final two Region 1-AAAA games of the ... Read more