December 07, 2008
GRETNA STATE CHAMPS
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State champs: Gretna wins crown again
Title run still fun for all Gretna football fans
Defense unmerciful on Floyd County in state title game
Offensive line unsung hero for Hawks
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Championship game
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Video highlights from WSLS
December 06, 2008
Title run still fun for all Gretna football fans
At the end of Gretna’s state title game as the fans cheered “back to back,” the snowflakes were replaced by blue and yellow confetti and streamers.
STATE CHAMPS: Gretna wins crown again
The Hawks scored two touchdowns in the first 10 minutes and rolled to a 35-20 victory over Floyd County on Saturday at Salem Stadium, capturing their second straight Group A Division 2 state football championship and their fourth in the last six seasons.
Defense unmerciful on Floyd County in state title game
Floyd County quarterback Luke Harris was constantly on the run and pummeled unmercifully by Gretna’s attacking defense Saturday at Salem Stadium as the Hawks won 35-20 for their second consecutive Group A Division 2 state championship and fourth in six years.
Offensive line unsung hero for Hawks
What isn’t as easy to see is the reason for the thousands of rushing yards created by the almost hidden factor of the Hawks’ offense — the offensive line. Anchored by three seniors, the Gretna offensive line is where all of the action starts.
December 05, 2008
OUT OF REACH: Most opponents have been unable to keep up with Gretna’s offense
Tunstall is the only team to take on both the Hawks and the Buffaloes this season. Tunstall lost 39-14 to Gretna on Sept. 12 and 21-14 to Floyd County on Sept. 29.
December 04, 2008
VIDEO CENTER: See highlights and photos of the teams playing for state titles
Watch video highlights and photo slideshows of Amherst, Brookville, Floyd and Gretna.
YOUR PICKS: Which teams will be state champions?
THURSDAY RESULTS ARE IN! We’ll post and update the results all week, so check back to see who’s in the lead.
Gretna Hawks season in review
Collection of all Gretna Hawks and related sports stories for the 2008 run to the state title.
Quite a catch
Gretna’s trio of young receivers has combined for more than 1,400 yards and 17 touchdowns this season
November 30, 2008
Gretna headed to state finals
Essex quarterback Lyndon Garner came up just short in rallying the Trojans in Gretna’s 45-40 state semifinal on Saturday.
Hawks headed to state title game
With the defending state champion Gretna Hawks clinging to a 5-point lead in the final seconds, senior lineman D.J. Stone and junior linebacker Steven Payne dragged Essex quarterback Lyndon Garner down at the 11-yard line on fourth down with nine seconds remaining, preserving the Hawks’ dramatic 45-40 victory over the Trojans.
November 29, 2008
One at a time
Gretna hosts unbeaten Essex with a trip to Salem on the line
November 26, 2008
Barksdale fitting the mold of previous Gretna quarterbacks
Converted WR has the Hawks on the brink of team’s fourth state title in six seasons
November 22, 2008
Barksdale scores six TDs in Gretna rout
Hawks club Clarke County 51-27 in Friday night’s Region B Division 2 championship game
