There was no stopping the top ranked team in the Big Bend who got rolling early against Florida High Friday.
TCC led 28-0 at the end of the first and 51-7 at the half Friday’s game followed other blowout wins by TCC against Cairo and Monroe. Watch the video to see highlights from the game and how Thomas County’s AD feels about the community’s support
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Here at Ed Pilcher Field, Thomas County Central rolled to another win tonight, and the buzz around this team is only growing.
The Yellow Jackets took a 28-0 lead and never looked back, leading 51-7 at the half.
When it was all said and done, the Yellow Jackets took down Florida High 79-14 in this Georgia versus Florida showdown.
It was a packed house at the Jackets Nest.
The community showed out.
The 2025 region champion womens track and field team was honored.
The band kept the energy high, and cheerleaders of all ages cheered on their Yellow Jackets to victory.
I had the chance to speak to Philip Duplantis, the Athletic Director at Thomas County Central, about what the community means to this program and how this senior class is on the way to doing something special.
Duplantis said, “It’s everything. Athletics in this community are very important, and it means a great deal that everyone who went to school here comes and supports us. The whole community supports us, and it’s just a real family atmosphere.”
He continued, “This is the most talented football team that I’ve ever been around. Obviously if we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to continue to be successful, and we keep our heads where they need to be.”
For the Yellow Jackets, the win was big. But nights like this show its about more than football. Its about a community that celebrates together, and a senior class thats building a legacy.
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