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BCHS defeats Union 34-13

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Saturday, November 8. 2008

The Banks County Leopards' sights are set on the playoffs. Banks County defeated Union County 34-13, Friday night. That win coupled with the North Oconee defeat of Fannin County will allow the Leopards to slide into the post season. For more on the Banks County win over Union County see November 13 edition of The Banks County News . Banks ... [Full Story »]

Turnovers derail Madison County’s upset bid of Clarke Central

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Friday, November 7. 2008

When it rains, it pours. As showers intensified in the second half Friday at Raider Stadium, the turnovers came in droves, too. Madison County gave the ball away six times in the final two quarters in a 19-7 loss to Clarke Central in the season finale. The Raiders (2-8) ended the year with a seven-game losing streak, giving Madison County its ... [Full Story »]

Enthusiasm key to success for Wildcat program

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Friday, November 7. 2008

Many elements go into making a high school football program a success. You need quality players of course. There is also a need for strong support from the administration and school board. Apalachee High School has an added advantage that is unique in high school football or at any level for that matter. The Wildcats may very well possess one ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS girls headed for state meet Saturday

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Friday, November 7. 2008

The Jackson County Panthers girls’ cross country team is preparing for competition at the state meet in Carrollton this weekend after finishing second in the 8-AAA region meet at Oconee County Thursday. Individually, Brittany Aikens finished second overall with a time of 20:31; Rachel Pasko finished fourth with a 22:07; Lexie Miller placed ... [Full Story »]

JHS girls take second at region

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Friday, November 7. 2008

he Jefferson Dragons girls’ cross country team will be heading for state competition Saturday in Carrollton after placing second in the region meet at Riverside Military Academy last weekend. The girls finished four points behind North Oconee, while edging Dawson County by a point. Jessica Runkel finished fourth overall with a personal best ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Take 2nd, 4th At Region Meet

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Friday, November 7. 2008

The East Jackson Eagles cross country team had strong performances in region competition at Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville this past weekend, and now prepare for a trip to the state meet in Carrollton this weekend. The boys’ team came away with a second place finish, following only North Oconee, while the girls placed fourth behind ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats look to secure playoff berth

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Thursday, November 6. 2008

While last week’s victory against Madison County was important, it did not guarantee Apalachee High School a ticket to the Class AAAA state playoffs. As Wildcat head coach Shane Davis put it, “It guaranteed us a play-in game.” Apalachee will travel to Salem this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. contest in Conyers. A win this week and the Wildcats ... [Full Story »]

'Doggs can still play role of spoiler

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Thursday, November 6. 2008

The Winder-Barrow High School football team will not be going to the postseason this fall but the Bulldoggs are in perfect position to play the role of spoiler this Friday night. In fact, head coach Ben Corley said his team is taking the approach that the game with Loganville is the region championship for Winder-Barrow. The visiting Red Devils ... [Full Story »]

One more try

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Thursday, November 6. 2008

Raiders looking for complete game in season finale after putting up gaudy stats Randell Owens notes the irony in the box scores. His Raiders lose 7-0 to Heritage in one game and then put up 35 points and 476 yards of offense in the next — a 55-35 loss to Apalachee last Friday. “We’ve just got to play offense and defense on the same ... [Full Story »]

Freeman verbally commits to Appalachian State

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Thursday, November 6. 2008

Courtney Freeman will head to the hills — so to speak — to play college basketball. The Lady Raiders’ prolific scorer has verbally committed to play for Appalachian State University in the mountainous town of Boone, N.C. “I think it’s a great for her and I think she’ll love it up there,” Madison County head coach Dan Lampe said. ... [Full Story »]