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Jarvis Williams’ hit sets the tone as Panthers rout Riviera Beach Suncoast for 1981 state championship

  • Palatka High running back John L Williams (22) and wide receiver-defensive back Jarvis Williams (3) starred on the 1981 state championship team, then at the University of Florida before moving on to solid NFL careers.
    Palatka High running back John L Williams (22) and wide receiver-defensive back Jarvis Williams (3) starred on the 1981 state championship team, then at the University of Florida before moving on to solid NFL careers.
  • Palatka High School principal Kelly Nash, left, and football coach Bob Lyle display a trophy honoring the football program as the No. 1 team in the state in all classifications that season.
    Palatka High School principal Kelly Nash, left, and football coach Bob Lyle display a trophy honoring the football program as the No. 1 team in the state in all classifications that season.
The 1981 Palatka High School football season opened up with a win over a state champion team. The season ended with a Palatka win for a state championship on the same field. “Interesting symmetry,…

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