Decatur Daily

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• Tanner football, basketball teams honored for championship seasons
  TANNER -- With only four days remaining before graduation, Tanner High celebrated its two Class 2A state championships one last time Sunday evening. Phil Savage, University of Alabama football ...


• TANNER TERRIFIC
  AUBURN -- Turning to face his team on the sideline, Laron White nodded as the water cooler quickly approached. White didn't try to run. He didn't try to duck. The Tanner High football coach ...


• Rattlers' defense the difference in 2A title game
  AUBURN -- It wasn't shocking Tanner's defense came up with another gem Friday in its biggest game of the season. Playing with unrelenting intensity, the Rattlers limited Washington County to ...


• The wait is finally over for White
  AUBURN -- During his 10-year tenure as Tanner's head football coach, Laron White slowly but surely built the program in his own image and to fit his personality. That image is one that ...


• TANNER'S NIGHT
  AUBURN -- Clinging to his most valuable player trophy, Tanner High linebacker Fred Rich waved to the crowd as he trotted off the field. For Rich and company, a perfect day had come to an end ...


• Tanner defeats Washington County 28-14 to win 2A crown
  AUBURN -- Jonathon Fletcher and Fred Rich scored two touchdowns each to lead Tanner to a 28-14 victory over Washington County today for the Class 2A championship at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The ...


• Eyes on the prize
  TANNER -- Waiting patiently in line at the trainer's table to get his ankle taped, Fred Rich didn't participate in the regular pre-practice chatter. Instead, the Tanner High linebacker stood ...


• Rattlers romp into state title matchup
  REELTOWN -- Carrying his team's newest trophy, Tanner High football coach Laron White walked off the field and met his biggest fan with open arms. For White, the hug from his father, retired ...


• SWEET SEMIS
  REELTOWN -- Seconds after Tywone Stewart was knocked to the ground by a pair of Tanner High defenders, Fred Rich sprinted to the Rattlers' sideline. A spirited, yet low key, celebration with ...


• Rattlers ready
  TANNER -- Kyle Shoulders said the topic is rarely broached. Sure, expectations for Tanner High's football program are high. Contending for a state title has been the goal since early in the ...