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Lady Dragons hit court in Tourney Saturday

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Friday, November 21. 2008

Coming off of a successful ’07-08 season, the Jefferson Lady Dragons basketball team is looking to continue its winning ways this season. Last year, the Lady Dragons went 8-4 in the region and 15-11 overall. Jefferson is returning seven players with Varsity experience this year, but the team only has four seniors. This includes MiMi DuBose, ... [Full Story »]

Mat Panthers gear up for season

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Friday, November 21. 2008

This year, the Jackson County Panthers wrestling team will be shooting for three in a row. Three top ten state finishes, that is. In 2007, the Mat Panthers placed eighth in AAAA competition. Last year, they moved up to third, bringing home the 2008 AAAA State Champion title in the 125 lb. category. This year, however, the team is a little ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards take to the court

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Friday, November 21. 2008

The Banks County High School girls basketball team is preparing for another season on the courts. The Lady Leopards are looking to improve on the 7-15 record from last year. “We still have a long way to go,” said coach Jerry King. “However the girls are becoming more familiar to the drills and philosophy of the program.” With several ... [Full Story »]

Banks breaks decade long drought with winning season

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Friday, November 21. 2008

Last Friday night didn’t quite go as planned for the Leopards. Banks County traveled to Calhoun for the first round of the state playoffs, a trip that is one of the reasons the Big Blue can still hold its head high. Banks County was knocked out of the running, blanked 63-0 by Calhoun. While the final score may not be something the players ... [Full Story »]

Column: Advice from the past

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Friday, November 21. 2008

The football team didn’t make it as far as I had hoped it would this year, but it did do something that is as important, arguably more important, than winning a state championship. The 2008 Gridiron Leopards laid a foundation. This year the Big Blue and White achieved something that the program and the fans have not seen done in over a decade ... [Full Story »]

Tigers’ Basketball Opener Is Saturday At Apalachee

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Friday, November 21. 2008

Commerce’s basketball teams will open their season Saturday. The Tigers and Lady Tigers face Apalachee on the road; the first game starts at 6 p.m. with the Lady Tigers taking on the Lady Wildcats, with the boys’ game to follow. Men’s Team With almost half of the team coming from the football team following last Friday night’s game, ... [Full Story »]

Banks County Christmas Tree Sale

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Friday, November 21. 2008

The Banks County football program is sponsoring a Christmas tree and wreath sale to benefit the 2008 Season Banquet for the athletes. Due to high demand the Banks County High School football program will be extending their Christmas Tree Order until Dec. 2. Orders must be turned in to the high school no later than 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2. ... [Full Story »]

Dragons look for another winning season

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Friday, November 21. 2008

After a strong season last year, the Jefferson Dragons basketball team is hoping for more of the same this year. The Dragons roll into ’08-09 off of a season that saw them go 8-2 in the region, and 15-14 overall, including a victory over Athens Academy in region tournament play before eventually falling in a close 53-50 game to Trion. While ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles ready for sophomore basketball season

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Friday, November 21. 2008

At the end of last season, East Jackson Lady Eagles coach Amy Larimer said she saw a bright future for the girls’ basketball program. When the Lady Eagles hit the court this weekend for the Talon Tip-Off Classic at East Jackson, it will be the first step into a new season, and a chance to write another chapter in the East Jackson history ... [Full Story »]

Past four seasons set tone for Wildcats

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Thursday, November 20. 2008

It’s tough for any football season to end, but this one was especially tough for Apalachee High School head coach Shane Davis. Having just completed his fourth season with the Wildcats, Davis has seen his first complete class go through his program. The players who are seniors now were freshman when Davis first became head coach prior to the ... [Full Story »]

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