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Friday, March 08, 2013  Westover football player Nytrellis Ross has earned his chance at college football. Although during his senior season, the idea always seemed an arm-length away.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Westover defensive tackle Trenton Thompson attended Georgia's Junior Day just excited about the opportunity in front of him.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  Updated with video; The Patriots, with limited postseason experience, have a new challenge ahead. Westover must handle being the favorite in a playoff game.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Updated with video; The Westover football team will host a state playoff game Friday night. It’s a first for the Patriots program, and a second helping at a familiar opponent.

Monday, November 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Westover Patriots claimed the crown of city champion with a win over Albany High Saturday at Hugh Mills Stadium.

Friday, October 19, 2012  For the Westover Patriots, a clouded region race becomes a whole lot clearer this week in Americus.

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.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Updated with video; Tackling has been the largest early season problem haunting the Westover Patriots.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  Updated with video; Westover ruined the debut of Tift County head football coach John Reid defeating his Blue Devils 33-29.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; Real football is back at Westover- play defense, control the clock and run the football.

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.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Updated with video; Westover defensive tackle Chris Green inked a scholarship to Lenior-Rhyne Friday afternoon. Great for the Patriot football player and his family, but it was the journey to the scholarship that made the signing so special.

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.

Monday, October 31, 2011  A 14-12 loss on Friday night is just one of many single-digit losses for the Westover football team.