Moments In Print

Coach Jim Rakestraw jokingly promised to repaint his Volkswagen if the undefeated Red Devils reached the Southwest DeKalb game at 5-0, as Druid Hills continued its impressive 1973 season.

Southwest DeKalb coach Dewey Alverson praised Druid Hills ahead of their undefeated showdown, calling Jim Rakestraw’s Red Devils “a hard team to beat.”

Druid Hills overwhelmed Ridgeview 48 to 0 behind a powerful offensive showing and a defense that recorded its fourth shutout of the season.

Georgia high school football rankings shift as Druid Hills climbs into the AAA Top 10 during a strong 1973 campaign.

Undefeated rivals Southwest DeKalb and Druid Hills prepared for one of the biggest football matchups in DeKalb County history, with Coach Jim Rakestraw’s Red Devils entering the showdown after five straight victories

After starting the 1973 season undefeated, Coach Jim Rakestraw followed through on a promise to repaint his Volkswagen to match the Druid Hills Red Devils football helmet.

Undefeated Druid Hills continued its dominant 1973 season with a 34-12 victory over North Cobb, extending the Red Devils’ winning streak to five games.

Following a 22-0 victory over Cross Keys, Coach Jim Rakestraw says Druid Hills will need another strong defensive performance against North Cobb.

Druid Hills overcame a 12 to 0 halftime deficit against Gordon with a strong defensive effort and key second half plays to earn a 13 to 12 Region 4AA victory.