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George Thompson Memorial features tough competition

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

A tournament which featured “tough competition” was a benefit for the Winder-Barrow High School wrestling team. That was the assesment of Bulldogg coach Chad Horne after he looked back on the George Thompson Memorial event held at WBHS Satuday. Eight teams competed in the event including defending Class AAA champion Eastside which emerged ... [Full Story »]

Gresham named to two All-State teams

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

For Apalachee High School fans who watched Chaun Gresham compete during his high school career, there was little doubt what type of impact player he was. Now the rest of the state knows about Greshman’s ability as well. Gresham played a key role in the Apalachee High School football team making the state playoffs during the past three ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats over injuries, move above .500

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

Injuries are a part of all sports, but it seems Apalachee High School varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Morris has had to deal with more than his share this season. Now with his team getting healthy again, Morris has seen his Wildcats scratch and claw their way above the .500 mark with a 42-36 win against Towers in an opening-round game of a ... [Full Story »]

Nicholson hosts inaugural Year End Chase

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

Last Saturday, Dec. 27, over 140 runners gathered in Nicholson to run in the inaugural Year End Chase 5K and one mile Fun Run. The East Jackson Runners’ Club hosted the charity race at the Nicholson City Park. All proceeds from the race go to support health and fitness in Jackson County. Serving as one of the kickoff races for the 2009 Run ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Falcons defy odds, crash playoff party

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

What a difference a year makes. Going back just a year we found the Atlanta Falcons organization in a complete disarray. The team’s supposed star quarterback had been exposed as anything but a star. The team’s head coach had left town in a move that would have made Art Modell proud. The owner was looking as if he didn’t know the ... [Full Story »]

Panthers host Jingle Jam

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

After some time off for the holidays, the Jackson County Panthers will hit the court again this week, as they play host to the Jingle Jam at the Pit. The Panthers are looking to snap a six game slide that culminated in an 85-48 loss on Dec. 19 to West Hall. The Panthers were scheduled to start their tournament play off Monday night against ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers ready for tournament

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

It’s back to work this week for the Lady Panthers of Jackson County, as they host Commerce, Providence and Hebron Christian in the Jingle Jam tournament this week. JCCHS enters the tournament fresh off a 38-25 victory over West Hall on Dec. 19. The win leaves the Lady Panthers 6-2 overall for the season, as they continue to search for their ... [Full Story »]

Peach State Speedway renamed

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

Dan Elliott named track General Manager Peach State Speedway is now history, at least in name. The track, which was recently purchased by a partnership comprised of Jim and Tony Gresham of Gresham Motorsports and Gene Roberts a former NASCAR Cup Series crew chief and current Gresham Motorsports’ late model crew chief for driver Max Gresham, ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS defeats Spartans at tourney

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

The East Jackson Eagles had hoped to come home from Philips Arena with a victory over the North Hall Trojans. While they just missed that win, falling 66-63, it was still a unique opportunity to play at a major venue prior to an Atlanta Hawks game. Up next for the Eagles is a home stand against region foe Union County. The Eagles have beaten ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles ready for DQ Classic

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

Following a 53-30 loss to North Hall at Phillips Arena last week, the East Jackson Lady Eagles hoped to rebound in the DQ Classic this week in Hart County. Results of that tournament were unavailable at press time. East Jackson will return to the court on Jan. 6 for a region match-up with Union County at home. Game time is scheduled for 6 p.m. ... [Full Story »]

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