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Mat Leopards take second at Morgan County Tournament, 7-1 in duals

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

The Banks County Mat Leopards have already wrestled in eight dual meets and two tournaments this season and are holding onto a 7-1 dual meet record. Banks County dropped a match to White County, but has come out on top over other opponents including Stephens County, Franklin County, Madison County, Winder-Barrow, Oconee County and Dawson ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS travels to Philips Arena

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

The East Jackson Eagles are hoping to enter the Christmas break on a high note. On Tuesday, they were scheduled to travel to Philips Arena in Atlanta to face the North Hall Trojans prior to an Atlanta Hawks game. “I think the kids have been looking forward to this game more than anything else this year,” said coach Brian Turner. “Just the ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles play into holiday break

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

Fresh off back-to-back wins over Commerce and Washington-Wilkes, the East Jackson Lady Eagles now have the opportunity to play on a larger stage, as they were scheduled Tuesday to travel to Atlanta to face North Hall at Philips Arena prior to an Atlanta Hawks game. “We are extremely excited to be playing at Philips Arena,” said coach Amy ... [Full Story »]

Lady Doggs record sixth win

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

The Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs put win No. 6 in the record book last Friday with a 44-33 victory against Flowery Branch at home. Mimi Hill paced the WBHS with 16 points as the Lady Bulldoggs benefited from a strong third quarter. Lauren Hamel added nine points for coach Brenda Hill’s team while Brittany Witt finished with six ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Asking Santa for some sports-related presents

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

Each year it seems there are many people in need of many gifts. In the sports world that’s certainly always the case. Professional athletes need a case of reality as most have long ago lost their grasp on reality and no have any idea what it is like to be the average working man or woman who sacrifices to buy a ticket to a game these days. ... [Full Story »]

Work paying off for Lady Wildcats

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

Michael Parks certainly earns credit for thinking outside the box. The Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats basketball coach has had to deal with both the ups and downs to this point in the 2008-09 season. However, he hasn’t given up and hasn’t stopped thinking up creative ways to help his team improve. Whether it’s scrimmaging against the ... [Full Story »]

Mat Tigers Win Madison County Duals

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

Commerce’s Mat Tigers are sitting on two wins as the team takes a break for the holidays. After picking up the championship at the Madison County duals on Saturday, the Mat Tigers competed in the Social Circle Redskin Duals on Tuesday. Results from Social Circle were unavailable at press time. Commerce will return to the mat for the Amicalola ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards Beat White Co. at Piedmont

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Wednesday, December 24. 2008

Banks County’s Lady Leopards picked up a third place finish over the weekend at the Piedmont College Christmas Invitational. After dropping the first round to Stephens County on Friday afternoon, the ladies came back to defeat White County 42-30. So far this season, the ladies are 5-7 in all games and winless in region competition. After the ... [Full Story »]

CHS Falls To Apalachee, Enters Break At 2-4

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Tuesday, December 23. 2008

The Commerce High School boys have a few days to recoup after Saturday’s 54-42 defeat by Apalachee. The Tigers remain undefeated in region play and 2-4 overall as the team takes a short break for the holidays. Commerce will jump back into the fray next Monday and Tuesday at the Jackson County Jingle Jam Tournament. The Tigers’ first ... [Full Story »]

BCHS 9-2 before holiday break

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Tuesday, December 23. 2008

The Banks County High School Leopards are entering into the Christmas break with a 9-2 overall record. Last weekend the Leopards were in Demorest competing in Piedmont College’s second annual Christmas Invitational Tourney. After a first round win over Stephens County followed by a fourth quarter shocker against Habersham, the Leopards picked ... [Full Story »]

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