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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.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  Updated with video; The Monroe Tornado basketball team finished the region season the way they started- without a blemish on the record.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Updated with video; The Monroe Tornadoes just keep checking items off the list. In its final regular season home game, Monroe clinched the region’s top seed with a superior performance against Crisp County.

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.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Westover Patriots had circled this day on their calendar.

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, June 22, 2012  Albany-native Ricardo Lockette returned to his hometown Thursday with one NFL season and one professional touchdown under his belt. But the Seattle Seahawk is already thinking about year two.

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.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  During his four seasons at Monroe High School, Tornado Rantavious Gilbert has grown in to a mountain of a basketball player. Now, the 6”8 center is heading amongst the mountains to play college ball.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  Updated with video; Monroe track champion Mimieux Land surprised most with her college decision Thursday morning.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  After a 24 day lay-off, the Monroe Tornadoes finally get to face a regular season opponent on Tuesday.

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.

Monday, July 25, 2011  Monroe high school product Ricardo Lockette has been stuck in his own lock-out as an undrafted wide receiver , but has agreed to sign with the Seattle Seahawks.

Sunday, May 01, 2011  Monroe Track Coach Latoya Johnson stopped by the FOX 31 studio for the April 29th edition of the Coach's Corner.