| Current Poll |
Are you taking an out-of-state summer vacation?
View Results
|
|
Story Archives: Patriots edge Oak Grove in wild finish
- 2013 - 385 articles
- 2012 - 1160 articles
- December 2012 - 63 articles
- November 2012 - 69 articles
- October 2012 - 121 articles
- September 2012 - 100 articles
- September 30th, 2012 (Sunday) - 1 articles
- September 27th, 2012 (Thursday) - 1 articles
- September 26th, 2012 (Wednesday) - 22 articles
- September 25th, 2012 (Tuesday) - 1 articles
- September 24th, 2012 (Monday) - 1 articles
- September 23rd, 2012 (Sunday) - 1 articles
- Patriots edge Oak Grove in wild finish
- September 19th, 2012 (Wednesday) - 19 articles
- September 18th, 2012 (Tuesday) - 4 articles
- September 13th, 2012 (Thursday) - 1 articles
- September 12th, 2012 (Wednesday) - 21 articles
- September 11th, 2012 (Tuesday) - 3 articles
- September 9th, 2012 (Sunday) - 1 articles
- September 5th, 2012 (Wednesday) - 21 articles
- September 4th, 2012 (Tuesday) - 3 articles
- August 2012 - 106 articles
- July 2012 - 86 articles
- June 2012 - 72 articles
- May 2012 - 125 articles
- April 2012 - 96 articles
- March 2012 - 106 articles
- February 2012 - 124 articles
- January 2012 - 92 articles
- 2011 - 1177 articles
- 2010 - 810 articles
- 2009 - 779 articles
- 2008 - 949 articles
|
Patriots edge Oak Grove in wild finish
 With the extracurricular circumstances surrounding last Friday's contest between Franklin Parish and Oak Grove, it could have been easy to forget there was actually a game to be played on the gridiron.
On Thursday, officials with the West Carroll Parish School Board confirmed legendary Tiger coach Vic Dalrymple resigned from his position after 31 seasons due to "personal matters", and the 57-year-old would not be on the sideline when his team squared off with the Patriots.
The media frenzy in the 24-hours leading up to the pivotal week four contest was peppered with rumors and allegations, as well as praise and admiration for the coach that registered over 300 wins and four state titles during his three-decade reign as the high priest of Oak Grove – a community that is recognized specifically now for its glory under the Friday night lights, all thanks to Dalrymple's success.
But after the National Anthem played and the team captains shook hands on Friday in front of a packed house at Patriot Stadium, it was clear that for at least the next 48 minutes, this matchup wasn't going to be about a man anymore, but more about two teams eager to one up the other.
As unlikely as it may seem, Franklin Parish's astonishing 22-20 comeback victory over Oak Grove will most likely always be remembered for the resilient Patriot spirit displayed that night, rather than who or who wasn't coaching on the Tigers' sideline.
.....For the full story, subscribe to the The Franklin Sun's NEW E-Edition! |
|
|
E-mail Story
Print Story
