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Lady Wildcats win season opener

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

The excitement was evident in Michael Parks’ voice. The Apalachee High School varsity girls basketball coach was more pleased that his team had recorded a win in its season opener against Commerce High School Saturday. The 51-41 win was only the second time in school history the Lady Wildcats have won their season opener. “Overall, it was a ... [Full Story »]

New coach brings winning tradition

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

Successful wrestling is nothing new for Chad Horne. The first-year Winder-Barrow High School coach guided the wrestling team at Social Circle High School to the state tournament several seasons when he was their mentor. After serving as an assistant coach at Duluth High School for one season, Horne is now at WBHS and looking to build the Mat ... [Full Story »]

Column: Thankful for fall, football and family

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Wednesday, November 26. 2008

Thanksgiving has always been a favorite holiday of mine. I suppose it’s because it centers on family and because it occurs during my favorite season of the year. In addition, we are usually with our family and we take a break from our hectic work-driven lives to give thanks for what we have. Too often we concentrate on what we don’t have in ... [Full Story »]

Mat Eagles Ready For Next Challenge

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Saturday, November 22. 2008

After a strong finish to last year’s season, the East Jackson Eagles wrestling team looks to build on last year for a successful 2008-09 showing. East Jackson wrapped up its inaugural season with a 19th place finish out of 55 teams in state competition, with two of the five qualifiers placing. The Eagles lost three seniors from last year, but ... [Full Story »]

The Party's Over - Dragons fall to Lovett 34-24

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Friday, November 21. 2008

The 2008 football season came to an end Friday night for the Jefferson Dragons, as they fell to the Lovett Lions 34-24 in the second round of playoff action. Despite the loss, it was a dream season for the Dragon Nation, as Jefferson went 11-1, winning their first region title since 1977. The game was tight from the beginning, with Jefferson ... [Full Story »]

Live Updates From Jefferson Begin at 7:30

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Friday, November 21. 2008

MainStreet News Sports.com live update coverage of football playoff round two from Jefferson, as the Dragons take on the Lovett Lions, will begin at 7:30. Check back for updates on plays, scores and all the action as the Dragons look to push pass Lovett, and move one step closer to a trip to the Georgia Dome. Updates will be listed below. NOTE ... [Full Story »]

Lampe hopes early games challenge Lady Raiders

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Friday, November 21. 2008

Dan Lampe wouldn’t mind some heart-stoppers early on this season. In fact, the second-year Madison County coach invites the prospect of playing tough games right now so his team is all the more battle-tested by the time the region schedule is in full-tilt. “To get into game shape and to get the real timing, you just want to be pushed as ... [Full Story »]

Crouse pushes team to practice harder

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Friday, November 21. 2008

Beating Duluth and Cross Creek in this week’s Northeast Georgia Invitational Tournament is certainly important to Raider coach Steve Crouse, but developing better practice habits is priority no. 1 right now. The ninth-year Raider coach said some lackluster practices resulted in a slow start in the team’s season opener, a 67-61 loss to ... [Full Story »]

Northeast Georgia Invitational schedule

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Friday, November 21. 2008

Here's the schedule for the upcoming Northeast Georgia Invitational at Madison County High School: Northeast Georgia Invitational Saturday, Nov. 22 Game 1 Elbert Co. vs. Cross Creek (girls), 3 p.m. Game 2 Elbert Co. vs. Cross Creek (boys), 4:30 p.m. Game 3 Newton Co. vs. Madison County (girls), 6 p.m. Game 4 Duluth vs. Madison Co. (boys), 7:30 ... [Full Story »]

Blue Out - Live Updates From Jefferson Tonight

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Friday, November 21. 2008

Supporters are calling for everyone to wear blue tonight, as they hope to make it a Blue Friday for Lovett at Memorial Stadium in Jefferson. The Dragons hope to take another step towards the Georgia Dome tonight by defeating the Lions in second round football playoff action. Kick-off in Jefferson is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. MainStreet Sports ... [Full Story »]

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