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Husband and Dad / Wide Receiver Coach at Cherokee High School

Lindale, Ga.
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Rick Hurst
3 years
This has been his life long dream. I’m so proud of you Ryan. My son will be @universityofga student in the fall of 2022! #GoDawgs
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Unbelievable visit from @CoachSamPittman today from UGA. People wonder why this guy lands the big ones on the recruiting trail, I don’t after spending time with him. Thanks for checking on the Dragons. #BROTHERHOOD #DGD
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11 months
Thank you Dragon Country.
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Rick Hurst
7 years
When players understand that football is 90% mental, they will master the game. It’s all about how you prepare. Game plan & film study = W’s
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Rick Hurst
7 years
So many emotions tonight. We left everything on the field tonight. Thank you Dragons for answering the bell and playing to your “potential.” Much love and respect to the class of 2018. Go light the world on fire. #DYJ
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Rick Hurst
6 years
When one of us are in a fight, we are ALL IN the fight. #nobodyfightsalone #TeamBishop #COMPETE
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Rick Hurst
3 years
A great day ended with a freak accident. One of our own, upcoming sophomore DB/RB Jordan Rogers suffered a lower leg injury. He will see an ortho tomorrow. Please be in 🙏🙏🙏 for a speedy recovery. #NeverSatisfied
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Rick Hurst
8 years
I know our season did not end the way we all would of liked, but I'm so proud of our players, coaches and community. #NoExcuses
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Rick Hurst
4 years
When the decals start to go on, you know it’s getting close. #Relentless #FINALLY
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Rick Hurst
7 years
2020 OLB/DE Tyler Liggons. 300 lb. Power Clean. Wow! #explosive
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Rick Hurst
5 years
I do not have the words to express my disappointment for the decision announced today. I miss my players and my school family so much. To the class of 2020, my heart is broken for you. Do no let this circumstance define who you are. Go be great! #Classof2020 #Dragons
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Rick Hurst
7 years
Happy Birthday to the best OL coach in Georgia! @zbattles
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Rick Hurst
5 years
What a game. Players fought to the very end. We will learn and grow from this one. Thank you to the Pepperell Community for showing up and representing. This group can still accomplish a lot. Keep backing the “P”. #brotherhood
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Rick Hurst
7 years
What it’s all about! University of the Cumberland’s, Wingate University and Jacksonville State University got better today because of these three. I could not be more proud. #DYJ
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Rick Hurst
5 years
4-0 Final! Dragons are moving on to the Elite 8!
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Rick Hurst
6 years
Congrats to @cammy6_ Great day to be a Dragon!
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Rick Hurst
3 years
Never under estimate the fight in a dog. Toe to toe with the defending state champ for four quarters after starting the season 1-5 says a lot about our players and our coaches. Wish the outcome could have been different, but I’ll never forget their efforts. #NeverSatisfied
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Starting to look like football in Lindale. #Relentless
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Rick Hurst
2 years
Super excited to name @PullumTyler our new Offensive Coordinator. Coach Pullum has served as the QB Coach and Special Teams Coordinator for the previous three seasons.
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Rick Hurst
3 years
I never give out advice to young coaches, but when I do it’s sound. Take time for you and your family. Get away, turn off the phones, enjoy each other, and Mother Nature. It will keep you charged and eager for another season. #NeverSatisfied
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Rick Hurst
5 years
When you can’t play, you help coach. #brotherhood #sonofacoach
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Rick Hurst
3 years
Congratulations to @C_gresham18 for signing with @shorteruniv baseball. The Hawks are getting one heck of a competitor, and an even better young man. Very proud of this one.
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Great rule to live by. You will become the average of the 5 people you spend your most time with. Make the conscious decision to hang with people who are exceptional in character, work ethic and determination. It could change your life.
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Rick Hurst
6 years
Happy 17th Birthday to this guy. @_hurrssttt Getting to coach him this year was one of highlights of my career. Win or lose, watching you perform at a high level makes me smile. I’m so proud to be your dad. Love you bud. #prouddad
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Thanks to the Pepperell Dragon Club for the new logo at Dragon Stadium. It looks amazing. So many ways and places to use it. #brotherhood
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Rick Hurst
8 years
You know people love high school football when they are tailgating five hours before you scrimmage..... yourself. #NoExcuses #lindalerules
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Nothing but love for our seniors and our entire team. This group battled to the very end. I appreciate our coaching staff, administration, and our great community. It’s always a great day to be a Dragon. Seniors, reflect, but do not dwell on the what ifs. Go be great. #Relentless
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Total team effort tonight against a very good Bremen team. Proud of our staff and the player’s effort and execution. Still have to improve, but man it feels good to win. #stayhumble #Relentless #seniornight2020
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Rick Hurst
8 years
Region 7-AA Champs!! Oh how sweet that sounds. Thank you Pepperell and Lindale! #ontobiggerthings #NoExcuses
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Super proud of @Clayford71 for signing with @BerryFootball today. The Vikings are getting a great player. #Relentless
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Rick Hurst
6 years
This is what it’s all about. Congrats @FutureWatkins9 @TTrevorthomas1 and Bryan Williams for taking the next step in your academic and football career. Stay focussed and never give up. #DYJ
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Rick Hurst
7 years
This is how the Dragons prepare for 2017. #AMworkouts #DYJ
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Rick Hurst
7 years
Could not be more proud to be a DRAGON! Coaches and players were amazing last night. Thanks to Berry College for hosting us. #DYJ #onward
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Rick Hurst
6 years
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) Merry Christmas from the Hurst family!
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Rick Hurst
8 years
Prayers going up for former PHS and current MHS basketball player Koby Thomas and family. #pepperellstrong #hugandloveyourkids
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Rick Hurst
4 years
It was play day @PepperellDRAGO2 football today. This group deserved a day to relax and just play. They came back in great shape after the shut down. I could not be more proud of a group of young men. Enjoyed the smiles and joy on their faces. Big man one on one. #Relentless
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Rick Hurst
5 years
2021 OL @dawsonduncan68 with a new PR of 300 lbs. on Power Clean. This guy is getting a lot of interest. 6’3 275 and he can play all 3 positions on the OL.
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Friday night lights continue. Fill Dragon Stadium Lindale and show your support. #brotherhood
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Rick Hurst
7 years
Ok Dragon fans. "Midnight Madness" will be held at Berry College on 8/1 @ 12:01 AM. Spread the word, and come out to see the 2017 squad.
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Dragons Win!!! Kemp Edge with the 3 point buzzer beater to beat Fannin County 61-60. Hard fought win. @PTownBasketbal
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Rick Hurst
5 years
P-E-P-P-E-R-E-L-L @brotherhood
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Rick Hurst
8 years
Unbelievable win Dragon Nation! I'm so proud of our players, coaches and fans. That student section @PHS_CrunkCrew was AMAZING! #NoExcuses
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Life is precious, and we never know when we will be called home. Pepperell Football is praying for the Model area and especially those that have tragically lost loved ones. #FloydCounty
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Rick Hurst
6 years
PSA: Quitters never succeed on the field or in life. Successful people never associate yourself with quitters. Their only goal is to bring you down. Surround yourself with competitors who will push you to your max. #COMPETE
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Very thankful to be a part of the Dragon Family. To the players, parents, fans and administration of this great place, I appreciate your support and desire to be the best in ALL we do. Never forget, it is Always A Great Day to be a Dragon! #blessed
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Rick Hurst
8 years
Congrats to the Dragon Nation! Floyd County Champs for 2016! On to bigger things. We need EVERYONE next week. #NoExcuses #specialteam
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Rick Hurst
7 years
I’m so happy for our team and coaching staff. Well deserved win and #2 seed headed into the play-offs. This group of seniors are special.
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Rick Hurst
5 years
We lift everyday. @RhoadesPayton a @sacredheartuniv commit has a region basketball game tonight and just set a new PR of 290 lbs. on Power Clean. #brotherhood #strongerdragons
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Rick Hurst
1 year
I don’t like to brag or boast about my kids and their athletic accomplishments. 1. Not my style. 2. Never want them to hear “well your dad is the AD/Coach.” But, this deserves to be mentioned. I’m am so proud of my girl. What a Freshmen season! #girldad
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Rick Hurst
6 years
PSA - For all you aspiring head coaches, if an Administration will not work to get ALL your athletes in weight training DO NOT take the job! I’m am blessed to have one here that makes it happen for all sports. Thanks @DrDaleWillerson and @JameyAlcornPHS
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Very proud of @_hurrssttt for being the John Pinson Jr. Outstanding Student Athlete 2020 Scholarship Recipient. It’s not easy being the Head Coaches son, but this guy did it the right way. I appreciate his dedication and hard work over the last 4 years. #brotherhood
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Thanks to the PHS Dragon Club, ten athletic programs, and our great community for helping sponsor ten less fortunate children in the Pepperell area. $2500 spent. Great day to be a Dragon! @Pepperell_Pulse
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Rick Hurst
6 years
This woman has made my day 8,030 days straight. Happy Anniversary! #blessed
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Super proud of of our players and coaches tonight. Big win over a very good Pickens County team 34-20. Great plan + Execution = Success. #brotherhood
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Rick Hurst
2 years
2 things. 1. Yes. This is year 30 for me. 2. No. I’m not retiring. That should clear up the confusion. #MoreToAccomplish
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Rick Hurst
4 years
I absolutely cannot wait to see all my Dragons tomorrow in the weight room and in the halls of Pepperell High School. It will do my soul good. #Relentless
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Rick Hurst
7 years
New year. New Look. It's about that time Dragons. #DYJ #back2back
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Feels like Christmas morning when I was 9-10 years old. Why? #Relentless
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Rick Hurst
1 year
Thanks to @GeepWade and @GeorgiaTechFB for checking on our players today. Go Dragons!
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Rick Hurst
5 years
23 and counting for me and this beauty. Thank God every day for this woman. #coacheswife #blessed
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Rick Hurst
5 years
It’s Senior Night for the Class of 2020. Come out and support this fine group of young men. Kick-Off at 7:30. Dress warm. #brotherhood
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Rick Hurst
8 years
We will be on the road next week in Savannah. #NoExcuses
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Guess who is in the Semi-Finals? Lil ole Pepperell Dragons. #brotherhood
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Rick Hurst
3 years
35 unanswered points against a good football team to win 35-14. We preached physicality all week and the players followed through. So proud of our efforts. #NeverSatisfied
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Rick Hurst
6 years
The road to redemption starts in here today. Get ready Dragons. #outwork
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Tough loss tonight. Our team played hard, and we will improve each week. #Relentless
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Rick Hurst
7 years
Dragons Win!! We will play in round 2 vs. Heard County on 11/17. Need a huge crowd next week. #DYJ #onward
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Rick Hurst
7 years
When find the right one, you better hold onto her for life. I found a keeper. #21andcounting
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Proud American was not the sentiment I held yesterday afternoon. WE got to be better than this. I use this quote often. “The time is always right to do what is right.” MLK
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Congratulations to the following Dragons for their selection to the 2020 All Region 7-AA Team (1st Team) RB DJ Rogers, OL Clay Crawford, OL Dawson Duncan, K Will Helton, DL Brennan Tillery, LB Kolby Davis, DB Chase Gresham, DB Marsyan Griffin
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Rick Hurst
8 years
Thankful for practice on Thanksgiving Day. #NoExcuses #elite8
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Never say there is no more good in the world. Thank you Mrs. Cindy Underwood for stopping by the house with balloons and making 2020 Senior @_hurrssttt feel special. I love my Pepperell community. #thisvirusSUX #eyesweat
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Rick Hurst
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Rick Hurst
8 years
Dragons, you have seen this quote almost everyday for the last year. If you ever wondered why it's there, tonight is the answer. #NoExcuses
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Rick Hurst
5 years
During this down time players from all sports will be accountable as to what their commitment level is to their sport, their coaches, their teammates and most importantly to themselves. How you train alone is indicative of YOUR love of ALL of the above. #grindon #COMMITTED
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Rick Hurst
6 years
I’d rather win ugly than lose pretty. Dragons win a thriller over GC 28-27. 2-2 overall 1-0 in Region 7-AA. #COMPETE
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Congratulations to Junior Drake Miller for his State Champioship in Wrestling at 170 lbs. Miller finished the year at 50-1. For his efforts Drake has been named the Floyd Medical Athlete of the Week. @FloydCoSchools @FloydMedical
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Best thing of Day 2 and 3 “social distancing” getting to speak with about 25 of our players. Hearing their voice and checking on their well being was therapeutic. Contacting 10-12 more tomorrow. It’s not about football right now, it’s about being human. #brotherhood #LoveOnThem
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Rick Hurst
7 years
Congratulation to @TTrevorthomas1 for being selected as the Region 7-AA Offensive Player of the Year. Great honor, and much deserved. #DYJ
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Rick Hurst
7 years
2018 Wingate signee @Kingjay_ware76 with school record 415 lb. bench press. #beachmuscles
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Rick Hurst
6 years
Congratulations to the Dragon Boys Soccer team for their 1-0 win over previously unbeaten and #1 ranked Coosa Eagles tonight. Huge win for Coach Camp and all the players. Freshmen Logan Wright with his 1st Varsity goal early in the 2nd half. #NotanUpset
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Great effort from our Dragons tonight. We battled for 48 minutes against a quality squad. Time to regroup and work on us during the open week. @gage_moses03 is going to be just fine. #brotherhood
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Rick Hurst
7 years
Hard to argue with a $200,000 plus education. Football is football no matter what the level, but the reason a STUDENT-athlete attends college is to get that all important piece of paper. Football should be secondary.
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Rick Hurst
4 years
We have a State Champion! @_matthewlamar_ Awesome achievement for this young man. #grappler #Relentless Go Dragons!
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Rick Hurst
7 years
Where the magic happens. #DYJ
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Your last home opener. Play like it tonight no matter the circumstances. Presenting, The Class of 2021 Pepperell Dragons. #Relentless #nextmanup
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Rick Hurst
1 year
Total team and staff effort last night. Go Dragons! #HumblePie
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Rick Hurst
7 years
Great thing about bad days, you always get a chance to make the next one better. #FIDO #DYJ
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Rick Hurst
7 years
This group is your Region 7-AA runner-up and will host Banks County in round one of the playoffs tomorrow night at Dragon Stadium. Come out and support this group of young men. #DYJ
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Rick Hurst
4 years
4th Overall at the Area 5 Weight Lifting Competition. 10 of 22 individual placers. Proud of these young men for the work they do daily and competing today. A lot of new PR’s were set today. #IronDragons
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Another great day Dragons! Our staff can tell that a great many of our players did what was asked during the shutdown. Keep grinding. #Relentless
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Rick Hurst
3 years
Great Day to be a Dragon! Talal Laguda signs to play at Hanover College. @HanoverFTBL
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Rick Hurst
5 years
7-AA Defensive Player of the Year. 2020 FS #24 Josh Ross. Hands down the best all around defensive player in the region. @Josh22Ross #brotherhood #noflyzone
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Thanks to @FloydCoSchools for showing off the my dancing skills. I have heard about it ALL morning from our athletes. 😂😂😂
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Rick Hurst
7 years
1st Team Region 7-AA. Connor Chandler, TJ Watkins, Brian Tanner, Tae Hammond, Ramiro Alanis, Cade Thompson, Brian Williams. Chandler and Hammond were picked on both sides of the football. Congrats! #DYJ
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Might as well join the party. I could not be more proud of this chic. #girldad
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Rick Hurst
4 years
Congrats to Ellie Cox (Basketball and Competition Cheer) for being named @FloydMedical Athlete of the Week. This young lady is tough as nails. She has battled injuries all season, but never fails to give 100% on the mat or court. Competitor through and through. #Toughness
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Rick Hurst
6 years
I’ve only witnessed this three other times by a high school athlete. 315 lb. power clean by @wesleygwade Unfortunately he only played football his freshman year. Great baseball player and even finer young man. #hardwork
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Rick Hurst
5 years
Round 2. Don’t be distracted by things you can not control. #brotherhood
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