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Raiders topple Class AAAAA foe

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

One Madison County player offered an interesting point in the locker room as the Raiders (1-1) savored a 20-point win over Duluth Saturday night. “I said, ‘Guys, we need to act like we’ve been here before,’” coach Steve Crouse said. “And one of them spoke up and he said, ‘Well, coach, I don’t know if we’ve ever beaten a Class ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers open season with win

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

The Jackson County Lady Panthers started their basketball season out on a high note Thursday night, as they defeated the Lady Spartans of West Hall 47-30 in their season opener. The Lady Panthers’ next regular season game is scheduled for Dec. 2, when they’ll travel to Johnson to face the Lady Knights. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. West ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles fall to Grayson at home

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

The Lady Eagles of East Jackson had a rough opening to their season Saturday night, as they faced the Lady Rams of Grayson in the opening round of play in the Talon Tip-Off tournament at East Jackson. Grayson bested the Lady Eagles 74-49. It was a spirited game against a very athletic Grayson team right from the start. The Lady Eagles found ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson loses to Rams 65-57

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

The East Jackson Eagles basketball team hoped to start off their season on a winning note Saturday, as they played host to the opening day of the Talon Tip-Off tournament. But a strong Grayson team gave them a run for their money, and at the end, the Rams came away with a 65-57 victory. The Eagles will open up their regular season on the road ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson loses to Lovett in second playoff round

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

The Dragon Nation saw their hopes for a trip to the Georgia Dome dashed Friday night, as the Dragons fell for the first time all year, losing 34-24 to the Lovett Lions in freezing temperatures. The Dragons ended their season with an 11-1 overall record, and went undefeated in nine games in region play. Jefferson picked up their first region ... [Full Story »]

Scoreboard: Banks County Leopards Nov. 27

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

Boys Basketball Nov. 24 - The Banks County Leopards picked up their first win of the season, defeating Oglethorpe County in the first round of play in the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tournament. Banks advanced to face Jackson County in the championship game. Nov. 25 - The Leopards took first place in the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tourney, ... [Full Story »]

JMS Mat Dragons defeat Chestatee

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

The Jefferson Middle School wrestling Dragons were victorious two weeks ago at Chestatee High School, scoring 173 points while second place went to Chestatee with a total of 74 points. Placing first for the Dragons were Ben Kelly, Ty Finch, Josh Harris, Caleb King, Cooper Young, Jace McColsky, Tyler Marinelli, Kyle Kashuba, Garret Parks, Zack ... [Full Story »]

Commerce Drops Season Opener Against Apalachee

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

The Commerce High School Tigers and Lady Tigers have a few days of practice as the Thanksgiving holidays provide a short break between games. Saturday the Commerce teams competed in their first games of the season at Apalachee. Both lost. The next game is at Tallulah Falls on Friday, Dec. 5. For more on the Apalachee game, pick up this week's ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards start season

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

The Banks County High School Lady Leopards started the basketball season with their first game last Thursday evening. The Lady Leopards traveled to Gainesville to compete against the Lady Lions of Lakeview Academy. Lakeview carried the win 53-36 over Banks County, but the Lady Leopards noted some key points that will benefit their progress this ... [Full Story »]

BCHS picks up first wins of the season

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

The Banks County High School’s Leopard basketball team has started strong. The Leopards competed in a scrimmage game against Towns County on Nov. 18, where the Leopards took an 82-53 win. Banks County officially opened its season at the Jackson County Thanksgiving Tournament Monday night. The Leopards faced Oglethorpe in the tourney and ... [Full Story »]

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