PHOTOS: Philpotts, Cooley crowned Smith-Cotton homecoming royalty

Published 11:00 am Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Smith-Cotton seniors Nova Philpotts and Addison Cooley were crowned homecoming king and queen during halftime of the football game against Capital City on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Smith-Cotton senior Hannah Lowman, right, was crowned Smith-Cotton homecoming princess during halftime of the football game against Capital City on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Smith-Cotton homecoming royalty candidates Nova Philpotts and Hannah Lowman pose together during halftime of the football game against Capital City on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Smith-Cotton homecoming royalty candidates Cirilo Romero and Addison Cooley pose together during halftime of the football game against Capital City on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Smith-Cotton homecoming royalty candidates Elijah Holiway and Blaire Cox pose together during halftime of the football game against Capital City on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Smith-Cotton homecoming royalty candidates Jason Allain and Lolah Sparks pose together during halftime of the football game against Capital City on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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A cheerleader flies into the air during a halftime performance of the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Members of the Smith-Cotton High Voltage Dance Team perform before the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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A member of the Smith-Cotton marching band plays the saxophone during halftime of the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Smith-Cotton junior Max Smith (12) celebrates with senior Rylon Curry (7) after the Tigers recovered a fumble during the homecoming game against Capital City on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Fireworks light up the sky after the Smith-Cotton homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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A cheerleader waves to the crowd during halftime of the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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The Smith-Cotton High Voltage Dance Team perform during halftime of the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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A member of the Smith-Cotton color guard performs during halftime of the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Smith-Cotton senior Rylon Curry (7) makes a tackle during the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Fireworks light up the sky after the Smith-Cotton homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Smith-Cotton cheerleaders perform a routine before the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Members of the Smith-Cotton High Voltage Dance Team perform before the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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Smith-Cotton senior Alex McDonald (4) carries the ball during the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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A member of the Smith-Cotton marching band plays the xylophone during halftime of the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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A member of the Smith-Cotton color guard performs during halftime of the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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A group of Smith-Cotton football players make a tackle during the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

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The Smith-Cotton football team takes the field before the homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium. (Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat)

Smith-Cotton seniors Nova Philpotts and Addison Cooley were crowned homecoming king and queen during halftime of the football game against Capital City on Friday, Oct. 9, at Jennie Jaynes Stadium.

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