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Glenn honored as powerlifter of the month

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008

Oakwood’s R. Garry Glenn, a four-time national and two-time world bench press champion in his age and weight category has been named “Powerlifter of the Month” by irondawg.com. “This is indeed an honor,” Glenn said. “I’ve had a great year in my sport; and this is just more frosting on the cup cakes. I’d like to thank everyone ... [Full Story »]

Commerce Enjoying Late-Season Surge

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008

As the weather gets cooler, the Commerce Tigers seem to be getting warmer. After a 2-5 start in a grueling early-season schedule, Commerce players are now reveling in a winning streak for the first time all year. Commerce (4-5, 3-2) heads into Friday’s regular season finale seeking its third-straight win following consecutive wins over ... [Full Story »]

Reclaiming State Supremacy?

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008

Cheer Tigers Gun For First State Title In Three Years Fresh off an easy win at region, Commerce’s competitive cheerleading squad has its sights set on knocking off defending state champion Trion Saturday at the state meet in Columbus. The cheer Tigers are seeking their first Class A title in three years. “It’s going to be interesting and ... [Full Story »]

Thomas Leads Tigers At Region

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008

ATHENS — Ethan Thomas ran a 22:19 Thursday at the region meet at Athens Academy, leading all Commerce runners in their final event of the season. Thomas finished 36th in a field of 48 as the Tigers placed last in 8-A with 204 points behind Athens Christian (32 points), Prince Avenue (39), Athens Academy (69), Hebron Christian (88), Towns ... [Full Story »]

Racers Prepare For 25th World Crown at Peach State Sunday

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Wednesday, November 5. 2008

With 25 years of history, drivers from all around the country are preparing to travel to Peach State Speedway in Jefferson this weekend to take part in the World Crown weekend, with the highlight being an opportunity to add your name to the list of winners, including Darrell Waltrip, Dick Trickle, Rick Crawford and three-time winner Paul ... [Full Story »]

Panthers fall to Oconee Co. 44-17

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Sunday, November 2. 2008

The Panthers were hoping a strong showing at Elbert County the previous week would carry over to Friday night's game against Oconee County. While Jackson County put up a valiant effort, the result wasn't as close as they had hoped, as Warriors won 44-17. That leaves the Panthers continuing to search for their first region win of the year. ... [Full Story »]

Eagles take Dawson Co. 28-21

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Sunday, November 2. 2008

A touchdown pass from Evan Willimson to Cody Gibbs with four minutes left on the clock boosted the East Jackson Eagles ahead of Dawson County Friday night. An Eagle intercpetion of a Dawson County pass put East Jackson in the driver's seat, as they ended the game with a 28-21 victory, their third win of the year. East Jackson will close out ... [Full Story »]

Dragons clinch region title, squeak out 17-16 win

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Sunday, November 2. 2008

After a hard fought game, it came down to a North Oconee PAT with less than thirty seconds left on the clock. If they made it, they would spoil Jefferson's undefeated record for the year, and potentially rob the Dragons of their first Region title in over three decades. If they missed it, there would be jubilation in the Dragon Nation. A fierce ... [Full Story »]

Apalachee wins offensive shootout

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Sunday, November 2. 2008

The Apalachee High School football team earned a win Friday night in what die-hard gridiron fans might have associated with an old Western Athletic Conference football game or perhaps a Canadian Football League contest. Coach Shane Davis' team defeated visiting Madison County 55-35 on Senior Night to all but lock up a postseason berth. The ... [Full Story »]

Winder-Barrow falls to Gladiators

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Sunday, November 2. 2008

The Winder-Barrow High School football team made the short trip to Athens Friday night hoping for an upset. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, the Clarke Central Gladiators would have no part of it and sent Winder-Barrow home with a 52-13 loss. The defeat dropped the Bulldogs to 1-8 for the season. See Wednesday's edition of the Barrow Journal for ... [Full Story »]

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