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Stevenson embraces start as Ragsdale football coach

michael lindsay, the high point enterprise, n.c.
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May 16—JAMESTOWN — Antwon Stevenson was looking for a fresh, new start. He just didn't realize it might require taking an extra step in between.

But he's glad he did. And now he's looking forward to getting to work at Ragsdale, where he's been hired as the new football coach.

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