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Dragons ready for historic opener, Aug. 29

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Wednesday, August 13. 2008

The Jefferson Dragons are ready to set another date in the history books. August 29 will not only mark the opening of another season of Jefferson football, but it will represent another piece of Dragon history. For the first time, Jefferson opens its season by playing host to its in-county rivals, the Commerce Tigers. It marks the first time ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Close In On First Varsity Season

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Wednesday, August 13. 2008

East Jackson To Face Chestatee In Scrimmage Game Thursday With almost two weeks of official practice under their belts, the East Jackson Eagles are getting geared up for their season opener, which is now just over two weeks away. The Eagles will travel to Chestatee Thursday night to face the Chestatee War Eagles in a scrimmage. It should give ... [Full Story »]

Countdown At 16 Days To Tiger Kickoff For ‘08

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Wednesday, August 13. 2008

Pre-season football practice rolled on last week for the Commerce Tigers, with 16 days left before the first kickoff of 2008. Practice has continued this week for the Tigers as the historic Commerce vs. Jefferson home opener looms in the distance. Coach Steve Savage has said his team’s focus would be on themselves rather than on their ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards to begin season at Lanier Point Tournament

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Wednesday, August 13. 2008

For the Banks County High School fast-pitch softball team, the time is now. The time is at hand for a new season. Coach Josh Lord’s squad will begin the 2008 campagin Friday and Saturday at the annual Lanier Point The tournament games will begin what will be a tough fall slate for the Lady Leopards, who are competing in a region with three ... [Full Story »]

Super Late Models, Modifieds Coming to Peach State In Nov.

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Saturday, August 9. 2008

Fans will have the chance to take in two unique events as part of the World Crown Weekend at Peach State Speedway Nov. 7-9. Track officials have announced the addition of a Super Late Model event and an Open Wheel Modified race during the days leading up to the World Crown. A Super Late Model, as opposed to the Pro Late Models that are ... [Full Story »]

Softball season starts Aug. 14

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Friday, August 8. 2008

Preseason prep time is in short supply now. Madison County’s softball opener is a week away as the Raiders head into the fall seeking their first trip to the state playoffs since 2005. Following an “extensive” tryout period this past Friday, Madison County started practice, gearing up for its Aug. 14 opener at its own three-day Leadoff ... [Full Story »]

Potts Bags First Career GAS Win

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Friday, August 8. 2008

Jefferson’s Nick Potts has been a longtime competitor in the Georgia Asphalt Series tour. He’s known as one of the most dedicated racers on the tour, but had not picked up a win in the tour’s history. That is, until Saturday night, when Potts held off hard charging rookie Max Gresham and veteran racer Ronnie Sanders for his first GAS ... [Full Story »]

Practice begins

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Thursday, August 7. 2008

Hard-hitting days ahead Summer practice started Aug. 1, but Madison County wasn’t scheduled to go to full-contact workouts until today (Thursday). Head coach Randell Owens said he’ll be able to tell which players are separating themselves from the pack by next week when the team has a few harder-hitting practices under its belt. “Can we ... [Full Story »]

Column: Breaking a losing tradition

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Thursday, August 7. 2008

What can a team of constant losers do to break a losing tradition? What about getting pulled out of bed, in the middle of the night onto a dew-laden field to practice football. It’s crazy enough it just might work. At least I hope it does for the JCCHS Panthers. When coach Kirk told me about his plan to have the earliest practice allowed by ... [Full Story »]

Fall practices begin for Hawks

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Thursday, August 7. 2008

BY KRISTI REED The Mill Creek Hawks hit the field Friday for the first day of fall practices. Mill Creek head coach Shannon Jarvis said Friday’s practice was the best practice the team has ever had to start the season. “Our first practice was excellent. The heat got us a little towards the end and we’re going to work on that,” he said. ... [Full Story »]

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