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Mat Dragons take Smokey Mtn. Duals

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Wednesday, December 31. 2008

The Jefferson Mat Dragons picked up a big win in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., as they defeated defending champ LaFayette to win the Smokey Mountain Duals last week 35-28 in the championship match. Jefferson took control of the match early, moving out to a 29-3 win, then continued on for the win. Winners for Jefferson in the championship match included ... [Full Story »]

The Commerce News Sports Wrapup

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Tuesday, December 30. 2008

The 2008 year offered a lot of ups and downs for the local teams as Commerce and East Jackson high school athletes competed on the fields, tracks, mats and courts. Tiger and Eagle fans, athletes and parents have a number of memories from the year that will live in the clippings and trophies demonstrating the accomplishments of student athletes ... [Full Story »]

Panthers host Jingle Jam Dec. 29

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Friday, December 26. 2008

It was another tough week for the Panthers of Jackson County, as they recorded two losses, first to Stephens County on Tuesday, then to West Hall on Friday. Now the Panthers look ahead to Dec. 29, and the chance to play host to the Jingle Jam tournament with Commerce, Providence and Hebron Christian taking part. Jackson County will hit the ... [Full Story »]

MCHS wrestlers take bronze in own tourney

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Friday, December 26. 2008

Not only were the mat Raiders good hosts over the weekend, they defended their home floor quite well, too. Madison County placed third out of 11 teams in its own Raider Duals in Danielsville, finishing behind Commerce and Athens Christian. Coach Richie Houston again praised his young team’s efforts. “I think it was good,” Houston said. ... [Full Story »]

WBHS to host wrestling tournament

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Friday, December 26. 2008

The Winder-Barrow High School wrestling team is set will host the George Thompson Memorial tournament Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Nine area schools will compete in the event, named for Thompson, a former standout wrestler for the Matt Bulldoggs. “It should be a competitive tournament,” said WBHS coach Chad Horne. In addition to the Mat ... [Full Story »]

Unfamiliar foes ahead?

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Friday, December 26. 2008

Madison County might face out-of-state teams in tourney Madison County just might have a showdown with some out-of-state squads in the Dec. 29-30 Hart County Dairy Queen Classic. The field of teams in that post-Christmas tournament will include a couple of teams from Florida. “The Hart County coach told us that the teams that are coming in ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson wins at Morgan County

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Thursday, December 25. 2008

Put another check in the win column for the Jefferson Mat Dragons after they took first place honors by over 100 points in the Morgan County Invitational Saturday. Now Jefferson gets a few days to catch their breath before traveling to Alpharetta to take part in the Chattahoochee Invitational on Jan. 2 and 3. Jefferson scored 315 points en ... [Full Story »]

JHS prepares for Warrior Classic

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Thursday, December 25. 2008

The Jefferson Lady Dragons were hoping to build some momentum off of a decisive victory last week over Commerce. But that momentum swung in the other direction, unfortunately, as the Lady Dragons lost back-to-back games to East Hall on Tuesday, and to Union County on Friday. After a short break for the holidays, Jefferson will travel this ... [Full Story »]

Mat Panthers place sixth at Santa Slam

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

It was another solid result for the Jackson County Mat Panthers, as they placed sixth in the South Forsyth Santa Slam over the weekend. Jackson County had 148 points, while winner North Forsyth amassed 279.5. The Mat Panthers finished just nine and a half points out of fourth place. Five wrestlers placed at South Forsyth for Jackson County, ... [Full Story »]

JHS travels to Oconee Co. Saturday

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

Coming off of a victory over archrival Commerce, and with four wins under their belts, the Jefferson Dragons had to feel good about their chances last week going into Friday night’s game at Union County. The Panthers were off to a mediocre start, and it looked for all intents and purposes like Jefferson’s first region game of the season ... [Full Story »]

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