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There was nothing but tears and a runner-up trophy for the Lamar County Trojans Saturday at the Dome they waited generations to reach.

Lamar was outplayed and lost 14-7 to the Lovett Lions.

(Slideshow of images by Laura and Walter Geiger inside)

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The Lamar County Trojans (14-0) fought back from a 7-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Benedictine Cadets 10-7 at Trojan Field Friday night and will advance to the state title game next Saturday in Atlanta.

The Trojans will play Lovett at 2:30 p.m in the Georgia Dome

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Walter Geiger.

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The top ranked Lamar County Trojans jumped out to an early 14-3 lead but fell behind 17-14 at the half before roaring back to defeat the defending state champion Jefferson Dragons 35-24 at Trojan Field Friday night

The Trojans advance to the semifinals and will play Benedictine of Savannah next week. Both the Trojans and Cadets are #1 seeds and a coin toss will be held Saturday, likely in Dublin, to determine home field advantage. Lamar edged BC last year on a last second field goal by Tyler Scandrett.

Realtime scoring from the sidelines was provided by Walter Geiger.

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Now that you've eaten your fill, its time to get down to serious business - Lamar County playoff football.

Here is Kenny Green's preview of Lamar County's quarterfinal matchup with the Jefferson Dragons…

Lamar County (12-0) will host defending state champion Jefferson this week in the quarterfinal round of the GHSA Class AA state playoffs. The Dragons are 10-2 and the #2 seed from Region 8-AA.

When and Where:
Friday 7:30 p.m. at Trojan Field. [Full Story »] 

The Fury FC U14 girls won four straight games in frigid temperatures at the Tophat Soccer Club in Atlanta over the weekend to take the title in the Gold Division of the Challenger Cup tournament.
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By Ken K. Green

Lamar County opens round two of the GHSA Class AA playoffs this week hosting the Thomasville Bulldogs. The Trojans (11-0) are the champions and top seed from Region 4-AA while the Bulldogs (8-3) are the number two seed from Region 1-AA.

When and Where:
Friday 7:30 p.m. at Trojan Field. [Full Story »] 

The top-ranked, undefeated Lamar County Trojans routed the Metter Tigers in first round playoff action at Trojan Field Friday night.

Lamar broke the school playoff scoring record in the first half.

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Walter Geiger.

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By Ken K. Green

Lamar County opens the GHSA Class AA playoffs the week hosting Metter. The Trojans (10-0) are the champions and top seed from Region 4-AA while the Tigers (7-3) are the number four seed from Region 2-AA.

UPDATE: The JROTC members will present the large Rotary Club flag on the field prior to the game. Veterans among fans from both teams will then be asked to come onto the field and help hold the flag for the National Anthem. Veterans who wish to participate should get to the stadium early. The flag ceremony will take place between 7-7:15 p.m.

When and Where:
Friday 7:30 p.m. at Trojan Field. [Full Story »] 

The top-ranked Trojans closed out regular season play Friday night with a 53-0 rout of Crawford County in Roberta. Lamar finished undefeated at 10-0.

Lamar has not lost a regular season game since Oct. 29, 2009. They are 22-1-1 since head coach Franklin Stephens took the helm prior to the 2012 season. [Full Story »] 

By Walter Geiger

In, perhaps, the biggest rout since Hitler vs. France in 1940, the Lamar County Trojans rolled into Roberta Friday night and went all blitzkrieg on the hapless Crawford County Eagles, rolling to a 53-0 win that could have easily been 153-0.

The entire game was played in one hour and 38 minutes as the Trojans built a massive lead and the officials went to a running clock with over three minutes left in the first period of play.

Realtime scoring from the game was provided by Walter Geiger.

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By Ken K. Green

Region 4-AA champion Lamar County (9-0, 6-0) travels to Roberta this week to take on the winless Crawford County Eagles in the regular season finale for both teams. [Full Story »] 

The Barnesville Rotary Club will hold its annual Feeding our Neighbors road race Nov. 9. All proceeds will go to local food banks and meal programs.

The race will begin at 8 a.m. near Trojan Field.

For more information, contact Jason Governo.

Or, click here for direct registration link.
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The #1 ranked Lamar County Trojans blew out the Macon County Bulldogs 48-0 Friday night to clinch the Region 4-AA title and clinch the all-important #1 seed in the playoffs. Lamar will be at home through the first two rounds of the playoffs.

Better than radio realtime scoring from the game was provided by Walter Geiger.

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