The Macon County Tigers football team capped off its historic 2024-2025 season with a night of celebration and reflection at their annual football banquet, held last Friday evening in front of a packed house of players, coaches, families and community supporters.
The banquet marked the culmination of the most successful football season in school history, as the Tigers were honored for capturing the聽TSSAA Class 4A state championship鈥攁 first for the program.聽
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the state championship rings, a sparkling symbol of the team鈥檚 hard-earned triumph. Each player, coach, and staff member聽were聽called to the stage to receive their ring, with thunderous applause from the crowd echoing the pride felt throughout Macon County.聽
The banquet also served as a time to recognize individual achievements, especially among the senior class, whose leadership played a crucial role in the team鈥檚 championship journey. Several standout players received special honors:聽
Coach Dean Fisher Award- Braylon Flowers聽& Luke聽Gammon聽
Tony Woosley Award- Gabe Borders聽
Jimmy Glover Award-Zach Borders聽
As the night concluded, players posed for photos, admired their rings, and shared memories that will last a lifetime.聽The聽banquet聽was more than a ceremony鈥攊t was a celebration of history聽made聽and a future filled with promise.
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