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Tigers Wrap Up Track Season

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Thursday, May 15. 2008

BY BRANDON REED The Commerce Tigers boys track team finished its season last week, as five Commerce athletes took part in the state finals at Jefferson Thursday through Saturday. Chase Keller did the best of the Tigers at state, as he placed seventh in the long jump with a leap of 20’, 11.750”, which is a new personal record for him. The ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Set Two Personal Records At State

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Thursday, May 15. 2008

The inaugural East Jackson Track and Field season came to an end this past weekend, as two Eagles traveled to Jefferson for the boys’ state finals. Zach Gilbert placed seventh in the triple jump on Thursday, going 43’11” to break his own school record. The event winner, Rashad James of Swainsboro, went 48’.00”. Meanwhile Brandon Banks ... [Full Story »]

Mill Creek named team of the year

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Thursday, May 15. 2008

The Mill Creek High School varsity baseball team has been named the region 7-AAAAA team of the year. Head coach Doug Jones was honored as coach of the year. Mill Creek’s Johnny Knight was named co-player of the year along with North Forsyth’s Bones Dalken. Several Mill Creek players were selected for region first team honors. Mill Creek’s ... [Full Story »]

UPDATED: Mill Creek loses to Walton

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Wednesday, May 14. 2008

BY KRISTI REED After forcing a third game in the playoff series with Walton, Mill Creek head coach Doug Jones said he felt good that his team was able to split Wednesday night’s doubleheader. After losing the first game 5-2, the Hawks fought back in game two to take a 7-5 victory and keep their playoff hopes alive. Game three, originally ... [Full Story »]

YearOne Experience set for May 16-18

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Tuesday, May 13. 2008

The YearOne Experience begins this Friday at 7:30 a.m. at Road Atlanta in Braselton. The annual automotive event includes a multi-make car show, drag racing, autocrossing and a variety of family events. This year’s event will also feature the Stainless Steel Brakes Corp. 0-60-0 Challenge, a manufacturer’s midway, dry autocross course, wet ... [Full Story »]

Chateau Elan to host junior golf tournament

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Tuesday, May 13. 2008

The American Junior Golf Association will hold the Medicus Preseason Junior Series at Chateau Elan on May 24-26. Mill Creek’s Shawn Yim will be among the local talent competing in the boys’ tournament. Other area golfers include: Anders Albertson, Woodstock; Barrett Binion, Norcross; Mookie DeMoss, Duluth; Will England, Gainesville; ... [Full Story »]

Atlanta Dragway Racer Grabs ‘Pinks All Out’ Prize

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Monday, May 12. 2008

The popular Speed TV show, ‘Pinks All Out,’ came to Atlanta Dragway this past weekend to tape an episode of its series. Well over 20,000 spectators (a one-day attendance figure rivaled only by the NHRA Southern Nationals) packed the grandstands on both sides of the track. Fans received their money’s worth during the event, which featured ... [Full Story »]

Robertson Resigns As EJCHS Head Coach

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Monday, May 12. 2008

East Jackson will be looking for a new baseball coach for next year. David Robertson resigned as head baseball coach for the East Jackson Eagles earlier this season. Robertson led the first year team to a 7-17 overall record, and 6-13 in the region. He is quick to point out that it’s not the record that made him make this decision. “I’m ... [Full Story »]

UPDATED: Strong finish for Hawks’ track and field team

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Sunday, May 11. 2008

Four Mill Creek athletes placed in the State Boys All Class Track and Field Championships this past week at Jefferson Memorial Stadium. Ramael Wilson, Michael Kopanski, Colin Conroy and Brian Graham each scored a top six finish to earn the Hawks a team total of ten points. Mill Creek finished in a three-way tie for thirteenth place out of a ... [Full Story »]

UPDATED:Mill Creek wins double header

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Friday, May 9. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Hawks advanced to the second round of the state playoffs after winning back-to-back games against Kennesaw Mountain on Friday. Mill Creek will host Walton, the defending state champion, on Wednesday for the next round of playoff action. The doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. in Hoschton. MUSTANGS TAMED Mill Creek ... [Full Story »]

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