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Eagles host Oconee County Friday

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

After closing out last weekend’s Talon Tip-Off tournament with losses to Johnson and Pace Academy, the East Jackson Eagles boys’ basketball team is looking for improvement this week as it starts regular season play, and continues to prepare for region play. The Eagles will host Oconee County Friday. In their one previous meeting, which ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles win over Johnson

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

A few days after losing to Grayson to open the Talon Tip-Off Tournament at home, the East Jackson Lady Eagles picked up their first win of the season over Johnson on Nov. 25, then lost a close game to North Hall on Nov. 29. Now the Lady Eagles turn their attention to regular season play, as they prepare to host Oconee County on Friday. The Lady ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons host Hart Co. Friday

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

The Jefferson Lady Dragons basketball team is still working to find their rhythm and get their legs under them. But if last week is any indication, the team is getting closer to finding their groove, after losing close games to Oconee County and Central Gwinnett in the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament at Jefferson. Up next for the Lady Dragons is a ... [Full Story »]

Panthers defeat Tallulah Falls in tourney

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Thursday, December 4. 2008

After losing their season opener, the Jackson County Panthers got a boost in their basketball Tip-Off Tournament last week. They opened their tournament play by defeating Tallulah Falls, then moved on to the championship game, where they were narrowly defeated by Banks County. Banks County is again on the agenda for the Panthers, as they will ... [Full Story »]

Dragons host Hart County Friday

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

What a difference a few days makes. After a hard start to the season, falling to Heritage in the opening game of the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament, the Jefferson Dragons boys basketball team fought back to win their next two games, and finish fifth overall in tournament play. The Dragons now look ahead to their next match up, as they’ll play ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers win Tip-Off Classic; face Banks Co. Saturday

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

The Jackson County Lady Panthers basketball team continues to ride a wave of early success this season, going undefeated thus far, and winning the Panther Tip-Off Classic with a win over area rival Banks County last week. Next up for the Lady Panthers is a trip to Homer to again face the Lady Leopards on Saturday. Going into action on Tuesday, ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County to host Dizzy Dean World Series

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Wednesday, December 3. 2008

The Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department will host the Dizzy Dean World Series. The department will host the 11-year-old Baseball World Series July 16-21 at the Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson. The East Jackson recreation park in Nicholson will serve as an additional site for games. There are 35 to 50 teams expected for the event with ... [Full Story »]

Entries from December 2008