Moments In Print

David Middour earned MVP honors after leading Druid Hills to a historic 9-1 season in 1973.

Druid Hills finished the 1973 season ranked No. 8 in Georgia’s final AA Prep Top Ten following a historic 9-1 campaign under Coach Jim Rakestraw.

By TONY McINTYRE When Druid Hills and Shamrock meet this Friday night at Memorial Stadium, it will be one of those area rivalries. “Shamrock is neighborhood game,” said Jim Rakestraw, head Red Devil coach, after his squad had beaten Marist 50-19. “And it’s one of those where anybody can win it. I’m sure they’ll be […]

After defeating Marist 50-19, Coach Jim Rakestraw’s 1973 Druid Hills Red Devils moved one game away from the best regular season record in school history.

Coach Jim Rakestraw reflected on Druid Hills’ historic 9-1 season, praising the teamwork and determination that produced the school’s best record in nearly two decades.

After finishing the 1973 season with a 9-1 record, Coach Jim Rakestraw credited the entire Druid Hills team for one of the best years in school history.

Despite difficult seasons and smaller rosters, Coach Jim Rakestraw earned recognition across DeKalb County for building competitive Druid Hills teams against larger AAA opponents.

Top ranked Southwest DeKalb handed Jim Rakestraw’s undefeated Druid Hills squad its first loss of the 1973 season in a highly anticipated Region 4AA showdown.

Druid Hills dominated Ridgeview 48 to 0 in one of coach Jim Rakestraw’s most complete team performances of the season, excelling on both offense and defense.