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Carroll football coach cancels practice due to tardiness

September 7, 2023October 2, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

Carroll High School’s football program is currently abuzz with discussions and debates following a controversial decision made by their head coach, Garry Hines. On Monday, Coach Hines abruptly canceled football practice, citing a troubling lack of student attendance, particularly due…

Carroll High School, Coach Garry Hines, football practice

Martin against Martins coaching

December 5, 2019 Free PressSports

On Tuesday Night, Richwood High Headcoach Terry Martin, Sr. had a moment that most coaches never get to do in a career. Martin, Sr. and youngest son Keldric had to coach against Martin’s oldest son and former player Terry Martin,…

Franklin Parish Patriots, Keldric Martin, Richwood High, Terry Martin Jr, Terry Martin Sr

Jelly Bean Football Camp held

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Free PressSports

Justin “Jelly Bean” Ellis Skills and Drills camp was held at Neville High School on July 6, 2019, with over 200 youth in attendance. The camp also brought in ov   Log in to see photos and the remainder of…

Football Camp, Justin “Jelly Bean” Ellis

Coach Arvie resigns at Richwood

June 2, 2019June 6, 2019 Free PressEvents, Sports

AWARD WINNING COACH RESIGNS: Richwood High School football coach Robert Arvie tendered his resignation this week, choosing to move in other areas. Arvie confirmed Thursday that he appreciates the opportunity Richwood gave him to serve, but he has chosen to…

Robert Arvie

Jesse Burnette to retire next month after 45 years

April 4, 2019 Free PressEvents, Sports

Coach Jesse Burnette has coached thousands of young men in the course of his illustrious career as educator and basketball coach, but next month when school closes, one the state’s most successful high school coaches will call it quits. Coach…

Jesse Burnette

Casey Jones saluted on 500th win

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Free PressEvents, Sports

A host of supporters were on hand Tuesday night when Wossman High School basketball coach Casey Jones was presented a special award for racking up his 500th win as a coach. Jones achieved the go   Log in to read…

Casey Jones

Poll shows most praise Carroll team for academic success

November 15, 2018 Free PressEducation, Poll Results, Sports

Most Free Press readers think the Carroll High School football team had a winning year this year even though it posted a losing season. Over 60% of the school’s players were honor roll students, which caught the attention of the…

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