September 1, 1971
Druid Hills Vs. SWD Game Shaping Up As Mismatch
Coach Jim Rakestraw and Southwest DeKalb coach Dewey Alverson preview a highly anticipated season opener featuring standout kicker and all-around athlete EO Whealler.
Moments In Print
Explore historic newspaper clippings and archived coverage preserving Jimmy Rakestraw’s coaching legacy and impact at Druid Hills.
May 6, 1971
Druid Hills Falls, 18-0
Southwest DeKalb’s defense proved too strong as Druid Hills opened the season with an 18-0 loss at Panthersville Stadium.
November 6, 1970
Druids’ Character Pleases Rakestraw
Druid Hills defender Harold Reese earns Defensive Player of the Week honors after helping lead the Red Devils to a season-opening victory over Southwest DeKalb.
September 21, 1970
Gridiron Prep Picks Of Week
Preseason football predictions highlight Druid Hills and coach Jim Rakestraw as contenders heading into the 1970 high school football season.
September 20, 1970
Druid Hill Juniors nip Southwest, 12-7
The Druid Hills Red Devils opened the season with a 12-7 victory over Southwest DeKalb behind strong performances from several junior players.
September 16, 1970
Stubbs, Costible Take Grid Awards
Druid Hills’ Joe Stubbs earns Scholar-Athlete honors following a standout rushing performance.
September 13, 1970
Reese, Byrd Head Prep Honor Roll
Druid Hills defender Harold Reese earns Defensive Player of the Week honors after helping lead the Red Devils to a season-opening victory over Southwest DeKalb.
September 9, 1970
Colleges Must Wait For EO Whealer
EO Whealler’s kicking and defensive performance helps lead the Druid Hills Red Devils to a season-opening victory.
September 2, 1970
Stubbs, Freeman Lead Depthless Druid Hills
Coach Jim Rakestraw places his confidence in standout players Joe Stubbs and Sandy Freeman as Druid Hills prepares for the 1970 football season.