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Laurel Football Team History


Laurel Golden Tornadoes
Laurel High School

 Laurel, MS
Stadium: R.H. Watkins Stadium
Colors: Cardinal and Gold
Coach: George Blair


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1908  <-- 1986 <- 1987 -> 1988 --> 2024

1987 Season Highlights
 George Blair enters his 15th season as Head Coach at Laurel.
 The Golden Tornadoes finished 2nd in District 5.
 
1987 Season
 Date   Opponent  Score   
 Fri., Sep. 4   Meridian    7   0   W       
 Fri., Sep. 11   Quitman   *  7   6   W       
 Fri., Sep. 18   Northeast Jones   *  14   16   L       
 Fri., Sep. 25   South Natchez    10   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 2   Gulfport    0   10   L       
 Fri., Oct. 9   West Jones   *  13   7   W       
 Fri., Oct. 16   McComb    12   22   L       
 Fri., Oct. 23   Clinton    13   6   W       
 Fri., Oct. 30   Greenville    16   31   L       
 Fri., Nov. 6   Hattiesburg    0   13   L       
 Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 13  @ Petal    10   3   W       1st Round Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 20  vs. DIberville    20   16   W       2nd Round Playoffs 
 Fri., Nov. 27  vs. South Jones    7   10   L       Semi-finals Playoffs 
 
1987 Season Totals
  Record7-6
  Points Scored129
  Scoring Average9.9
  Points Allowed147
  Defense Average11.3
  Opponents Record90-56
  District Record2-1
  Home Record1-1
  Away Record1-0
  
1987 Class 4A District 5 Standings
  Regular Season   Playoffs   District Record 
 Team  W/L/T  PF   PA  W/L/T PF   PA  W/L/T  PF  PA   Coach 
West Jones 6-52061130-113192-16326  Mike Taylor
Laurel 7-61291472-137292-13429  George Blair
Northeast Jones 6-31701202-14442  Danny Adams
Quitman 1-8501810-31256  Wayne Carr



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