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Ringgold’s expectations remain high despite graduation losses

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Ringgold senior Ty Gilbert, left, is part of a football program that has come to expect to win under coach Robert Akins, with the Tigers totaling 10 victories last year.
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Ringgold senior Ty Gilbert, left, is part of a football program that has come to expect to win under coach Robert Akins, with the Tigers totaling 10 victories last year. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Ringgold senior Ty Gilbert, left, is part of a football program that has come to expect to win under coach Robert Akins, with the Tigers totaling 10 victories last year.

By Lindsey Young 2 min read

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RINGGOLD TIGERS

Head coach: Robert Akins (90-71 here; 262-141 overall)

Returning starters: 7 offensive; 4 defensive

Last year’s record: 10-2 overall, lost in GHSA Class AAA first round