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Thursday, February 14, 2013  Updated with video; Monroe football player Jawaski Randle signed with Miles College Thursday putting the student part way ahead of the athlete.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  On the last day of 2012, the top high school juniors in the state closed out the football season with one last talent showcase.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Updated with video; The high school football season has ended with state champions receiving their trophies at the Georgia Dome last week. For Monroe quarterback Charles Stafford, a new game begins at the AT&T Georgia Junior Bowl.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Updated with video; The second round of the GHSA State Playoffs has signaled the end of Monroe High's most recent playoff trips. However, the Tornadoes think this season is different.

Monday, September 17, 2012  The Monroe football team deserved a day to enjoy their non-region win over state-ranked power Fitzgerald. But, according to Tornado head coach Charles Truitt, that's all the time they're going to get.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  Updated with video; Every sport is a game of inches. Saturday night at Hugh Mills Stadium that often-used phrase meant victory for Monroe and a painful overtime loss for Fitzgerald.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Updated with video; Monroe football embarks on a true road test this week in Brooks County.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Updated with video; A second round playoff appearance has fueled the Monroe football team for more. More wins in 2012 is the goal. More starters return to the Tornado squad.

Monday, April 30, 2012  There are 16 weeks remaining before the high school football pads officially pop. It's never too early to start discussing what's to come for the 2012 season.