Whitey Smith News Today

Last month, the Remembering Rogers column was about the year 1956, the Diamond Jubilee of the birth of Rogers. This column jumps ahead 25 years to the year 1981 -- the centennial year of Rogers. It is interesting to look back and notice some of the major changes in Rogers and its citizens over that period.

Jacob Jenkins wiped pellets of sleet out of his eyes, but even his gloved hand could not wipe away a huge smile from his face.

R.J. Lester knows that Northsides defensive success on Friday night against Rogers will fall a lot on his experienced shoulders.

J.T. Miller had a black cross painted under his right eye, and a smile that spread across his entire face as he ran toward the sideline.

Rogers is 4-0, which is more wins than the Mounties compiled during their entire seasons in 2019, 2018, and 2015.

“I yam what I yam and that’s all that I yam.”

When Greenwood needed help at running back, the Bulldogs turned to a backup on defense.