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Friday, March 15, 2013  Updated with video; The leaders and the force of the Monroe football team have found a college football home. Like working on the defensive line, Hakeem Porter and Cortez Banks, have done it together.

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.

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.

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.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Updated with video; Official practice for GHSA high school football begins next week. But most teams, that are successful, have been putting in work throughout the summer.

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.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  Updated with video; It's closing time on 2011. But before we turn the page, let's take a look back at the year's top five Southwest Georgia sports moments.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Monroe High School brings experience to the field for 2011. The Tornadoes open the season at home against Terrell County on Friday.