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Mat Wildcats enjoy success during holiday

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

New Apalachee High School wrestling coach Jim Stoudenmire knew his team would need some time to ease into the 2008-09 season. With several young wrestlers on the roster, Stoudenmire realized it might took a few matches to get up to full speed. It appears, however, the Mat Wildcats are perhaps ahead of schedule at this point. Apalachee competed ... [Full Story »]

Coach ‘just looking for effort at this point’ after frustrating loss

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

Madison County suffered its first loss of the season and it might not be the last unless the effort on the court changes, head coach Dan Lampe said. Third-ranked Madison County (3-1) fell to fifth-ranked Salem 56-53 Tuesday in Conyers. The team faces Monroe Area (Friday) and North Oconee (Saturday) before returning to Conyers Tuesday for a ... [Full Story »]

WBHS cross country athletes earn All-Region status

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

A season which ended at the Class AAAA state meet has resulted in individual recognition for members of the Winder-Barrow High School cross country program. Amanda Cope was named first team All-Region 8-AAAA along with teammate Rebecca Gregory and Kalya Estes. Marie Lyle was named second team All-Region with Nicole Webb earning third team ... [Full Story »]

Freeman, Raines named Athletes of the Week

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

Madison County High School basketball players Courtney Freeman and Bradley Raines were named Athletes of the Week by the school’s athletic department Freeman notched her third consecutive double-double during the Lady Raiders’ 73-36 win over Cross Creek Nov. 25. She scored 16 points to lead Madison County. Bradley scored 12 points in the ... [Full Story »]

Kilpatrick leads Raiders with two wins last Tuesday

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

Senior Michael Kilpatrick (130-lb.) picked up two victories last Tuesday night to lead the Raider wrestling team in matches against Franklin County and Banks County. “He won both of his (matches) in pretty good fashion,” coach Richie Houston said. “He’s our senior and our only really four-year starter on the team this year. He had a ... [Full Story »]

Local drivers hope for Snowball Derby win

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

For several local racers, there’s only one thing to focus on going into this weekend’s racing events at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. That’s winning the 41st annual Snowball Derby, one of the most coveted events in short track racing. It’s a race that every short track ace has wanted to win, with winners such as Darrell ... [Full Story »]

BCHS over Lakeview in hard fought game

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

The Banks County High School Lady Leopards are two and two, four games into the season. Monday night the Lady Leopards won a narrow victory over Lakeview Academy. The girls played a much better game compared to the previous game against Jackson County. Banks County’s next game is on the road at Rabun County Friday night. The game starts at 7 ... [Full Story »]

Commerce Looking For A Win Fri. At Tallulah Falls

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

The Commerce High School Tigers are starting region competition Friday night. Commerce travels to Tallulah Falls to face the Indians in their second game of the season. The Tigers are looking for a win to get the region competition off on the right foot after dropping the season opener to Apalachee Nov. 22. The boys’ game is scheduled for ... [Full Story »]

Grapplers have strong showing at Madison Co.

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

The Banks County High School Grapplers have started their season picking up wins at the Madison County Duals. The team kicked off the season Nov. 25 competing at Madison County against the Red Raiders and against Franklin County. Banks County scored 60 points over Madison’s 14 points. Winning grapplers against Madison include Nathan Holloway, ... [Full Story »]

Mat Tigers Open Season Friday

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

The Tiger grapplers are a few days away from starting their season. Commerce will be one of a number of schools at the Panther Invitational at Jackson County High School this Friday and Saturday. The matches start at 5 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. Saturday. Wrestling coach Kendall Love said that the Mat Tigers are going to have a challenge at the ... [Full Story »]

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