Sideline Maestros and Championship Rings: Northside High on November 3 (2006-2016)
When you walk the halls of Northside High, the ghosts of championships past are everywhere. If you were a student between 2006 and 2016, you lived through the absolute golden era of Eagle football. The 2006 and 2007 state championship teams weren't just good—they were legendary, establishing a terrifying standard for Middle Georgia football. By the time November rolled around in 2012, that legacy was still driving the current squad to push harder under the Friday night lights.
While the Keshun Hill era kept the stands packed, we still remembered the trailblazers from the decades before who paved the way. The local papers were always happy to document the grace of the blue and white, no matter the era:
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"Northside looks to capture another championship, leaning on players like Keshun Hill to carry on the 2006 and 2007 legacy." - The Macon Telegraph, November 3, 2012 |
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"Northside High's Libby Denny featured..." - The Macon Telegraph, November 3, 1974 |
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"Cynthia Sutherlin making headlines for Northside..." - The Macon News, November 3, 1977 |
Meanwhile in Georgia History
Back on November 3, 2014, Georgians were gearing up for a fiercely contested midterm election. Nathan Deal was fighting to secure his second term as Governor, ultimately succeeding the next day. If being confused could be monetized, I would want to be your bank... but navigating Georgia politics has always required a strong stomach and a lot of sweet tea.
Today's History Sidebar
The Whistle Blowers: On this crisp autumn Tuesday in 2012, the coaching clipboards were held by absolute legends. At Northside High, the venerable Kevin Kinsler was steering the Eagle ship, carrying on the legacy of Conrad Nix. Up in Athens, Mark Richt was calling the shots for the UGA Bulldogs. (Go DAWGS!) Over at Grant Field, Paul Johnson was running the triple option for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Down in Statesboro, Jeff Monken was pushing the Georgia Southern Eagles, while Mike Smith was trying to bring a championship to the Atlanta Falcons.
The Retrospective
Let me say it again... coaches rotate and the game evolves, but the pure adrenaline of Southern football is eternal. Just because you can Google expert, don't mean you are one—but you don't need a search engine to know that Middle Georgia football is a religion all its own.