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Apalachee set for playoffs

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Thursday, November 13. 2008

For the Apalachee High School football team, two words sum it all up: “playoff time.” The Wildcats are still practicing this week after week 10 of the regular season. It’s the goal of every high school football team in the state. For the third consecutive season, coach Shane Davis’ team is among this elite group. For the opening round, ... [Full Story »]

Apalachee set for Rome Wolves

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Thursday, November 13. 2008

Lady Raiders self-motivated for title chase this winter

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Thursday, November 13. 2008

Dan Lampe had to do little in the way of motivating his team for preseason practice. After coming one point shy of reaching the state finals last year, the Lady Raiders were already chomping at the bit to return to the court in an official capacity. “They were excited to get back,” Lampe said, whose team went 25-7 last season. “They were ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. boys hope for better fortunes after last year’s close losses

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Thursday, November 13. 2008

The Raider basketball team wants to do a little bit better than just get close this season. Last year, the Madison County boys’ basketball team went 4-21, suffering 10 losses by single digits — some of which came in excruciating fashion. But the team pulled out three victories in its last six regular season games, including a stunner over ... [Full Story »]

Owens on next season: ‘It’s got to be better’

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Thursday, November 13. 2008

When asked about next season, Raider head coach Randell Owens came to a pretty quick conclusion after a 2-8 campaign this year. “It’s got to be better,” said Owens, who endured his worst record in his nine years as a head coach. “It’s absolutely got to be better.” The way he figures, it would be hard for 2009 to go much worse than ... [Full Story »]

Fleeman Overcomes Setbacks, Wins World Crown

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Thursday, November 13. 2008

Sunday’s World Crown at Peach State Speedway in Jefferson will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest come from behind victories in the event’s storied 25-year history. After losing a lap a quarter of the way through the 200 lap event, Russell Fleeman charged back, using the cunning and skill of a veteran driver, and won the ... [Full Story »]

Cross Country Eagles place in Elite Eight at State

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

Both East Jackson cross country teams performed well enough to reach the elite eight teams last weekend at state competition in Carrollton. The girls finished seventh out of 35 schools, while the boys finished eighth of 35 schools. Sherri Blalock finished third out of 82 runners with a national elite time of 19:55, setting a new school record ... [Full Story »]

Three Panthers named to All Region team

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

Three Jackson County football players have been named to the 2008 Region 8-AAA All Region team. Offensive lineman Ben Brown, defensive end Ryan Howe and cornerback Charlie Waycaster were named on Monday to the team. Eastside High School’s Justin Wray was named the player of the year for region 8-AAA, while Stephens County coach Travis Noland ...

Jefferson to host Coosa in playoffs Fri.

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

The Jefferson Dragons made some more history Friday night. For the first time in the team’s 60-year history, they have gone undefeated in regular season play after crushing the East Jackson Eagles 48-0 in the rain. The closest Jefferson had come previously to an undefeated regular season was back in 1973, when coach Jim Lofton’s team went ... [Full Story »]

Panthers close season with loss to Indians

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

The Jackson County Panthers were hoping for a little luck Friday night to give them at least one region win on the season, and a high note on which to end their rollercoaster 2008. They got neither, as the Stephens County Indians trampled the Panthers offense to win 35-0. That gave Jackson County a final season tally of 0-7 in the region, and ... [Full Story »]

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