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Franklin.

If and only if, Garrett Young gets and stays healthy (injured in scrimmage vs Rabun last month) then they'll absolutely be there. Franklin's game this Friday night against Swain has been canceled due to Swains low numbers, giving him another week to rest up. Kid is the real freakin' deal y'all. Look him up if you haven't yet. Only a Jr. That family pedigree is insane! I used to date the only Young sister (Garretts only Aunt) and would hang around all of the Young brothers (Josh, Parrish, Jacob, and Jeremiah) and I'm telling you as a Haywood County boy, that family was as intense, hard working, tough and athletic as anything I've ever seen. Garrett was bred for greatness and I hope nothing but that for the young man! He deserves all that is coming his way.
 
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beamer24

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Franklin.

If and only if, Garrett Young gets and stays healthy then they'll absolutely be there. Franklin's game this Friday night against Swain has been canceled due to Swains low numbers, giving him another week to rest up. Kid is the real freakin' deal y'all. Look him up if you haven't yet. Only a Jr. That family pedigree is insane! I used to date the only Young sister (Garretts only Aunt) and would hang around all of the Young brothers (Josh, Parrish, Jacob, and Jeremiah) and I'm telling you as a Haywood County boy, that family was as intense, hard working, tough and athletic as anything I've ever seen. Garrett was bred for greatness and I hope nothing but that for the young man! He deserves all that is coming his way.
When is he supposed to be back?
 

TheRockShow

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1. South Point

These Raiders are getting it rolling! Staff will have them right by conference and watchout by playoffs.
 

BiltmoreCANE

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I honestly don't know. Originally sounded week to week, but it's been really tight lipped. Maybe @BiltmoreCANE knows. I think he's the most knowledgeable Franklin guy on the boards.
Kind words in you prior post 007, spot on also!!! That family embodies Mnt tuff with great athletic genes. As far as a return for Garrett, the staff has been tight lipped. I can tell you all the expectation is by the next game or the one after.

Edit: this info isn’t directly from the staff, but someone I trust. Take for what it’s worth.
 
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Anon867912

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Isn’t NWC down this year? Looking at the scores in the first two weeks. They don’t look as great as in years passed.
In another thread someone said NWC thought this was their year to win the SPC based off a couple scrimmages. I have watched NWC play and I have watched JMR play this year. Not even remotely close to the same level. NWC better worry about WR for 2nd place in the SPC. No one is going to touch JMR this year in that conference barring any catastrophic injuries to JMR and no I'm not a JMR supporter, but they are that good. Didn't help NWC when their all-conference running back transferred to Cannon but you have to run what you brung.
 

NCFB73

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In another thread someone said NWC thought this was their year to win the SPC based off a couple scrimmages. I have watched NWC play and I have watched JMR play this year. Not even remotely close to the same level. NWC better worry about WR for 2nd place in the SPC. No one is going to touch JMR this year in that conference barring any catastrophic injuries to JMR and no I'm not a JMR supporter, but they are that good. Didn't help NWC when their all-conference running back transferred to Cannon but you have to run what you brung.
And the NW coach can’t figure out why kids want to go to Cannon from there. It’s insanely obvious!!!
 
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