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Freeman, Phillips named MCHS Athletes of the Week

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

Madison County High School girls’ basketball player Courtney Freeman and wrestler Cody Phillips have been named Athletes of the Week for their performances during the week of Dec. 8-13. Freeman was selected for scoring 34 points in just three quarters of play in Madison County’s 71-45 win over Rockdale County Dec. 12. Phillips, who wrestles ... [Full Story »]

Mat Eagles take third In Raider Rumble

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

It was another strong showing for the Mat Eagles of East Jackson, as they placed third in the Raider Rumble at West Laurens High School in Dublin over the weekend. East Jackson finished with 267.5 points, just half a point behind second place Dublin, and seven points behind first place Toombs County. Individually, Charles Hulett placed second ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards get lucky in Bogart, look ahead to Piedmont

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

With a 4-6 record heading into the final tournament before Christmas, the Banks County Lady Leopards would like a win for Christmas. If the Lady Leopards can win the Piedmont College Christmas Tournament this weekend, the ladies will have a tied record for the new year. The girls play Stephens County in the first round of the tourney on Friday. ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS to face North Hall at Philips Arena

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

The East Jackson Eagles find themselves in the midst of a two game wining streak after picking up a win in their first region game of the year against Riverside Military Academy last Tuesday, then moving on to defeat Washington-Wilkes in a home stand Friday night. Up next for the Eagles is a trip to Philips Arena to face North Hall on Dec. 23. ... [Full Story »]

BCHS 8-1 for the season, ready for Stephens Co. on Fri.

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

Banks County High School’s men team are giving a pause to their opponents. The Leopards picked up a tournament win last weekend, followed by an exciting game on Tuesday. The next challenger will be Stephens County in the first round of the Piedmont College Christmas Tournament. Banks heads to Demorest on Friday for the tournament starting at ... [Full Story »]

Commerce Wins First Home Game Over Hebron, 80-75

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

The Commerce High School Tigers are 2-0 in region play. After picking up an 80-75 win over Hebron Christian Academy last Saturday, the team is in good shape before the Christmas break. Coming up this week, the Tigers will host Apalachee on Saturday before having next week off. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. following the Lady Tigers’ ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS defeats Commerce

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

The Lady Eagles of East Jackson are riding a wave of success into the Christmas break. Their good fortune started with a victory last Wednesday against Commerce, then carried on to Friday night with a win over Washington-Wilkes. The Lady Eagles get a chance to catch their breath now, as they will be out of action until Dec. 23, when they will ... [Full Story »]

CHS Grapplers Win Apalachee Tourney

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

Commerce High School wrestlers are winning, but still have room for improvement. Last week, the Mat Tigers rolled over Oglethorpe County Wednesday night, then won the Apalachee tournament on the weekend. Commerce wrestling coach Kendall Love said the boys are wrestling better, but still have some more work before the Area Duals in January. The ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson takes third at Sawnee Duals

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

Last week was another strong one for the Jefferson Mat Dragons as they first took top honors against West Hall, Central Gwinnett and Lumpkin County last Tuesday, then traveled to Forsyth Central to place third in the Sawnee Mt. Duals. Up next is a trip to Morgan County for the Morgan County Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Then on Sunday, ... [Full Story »]

Apalachee second at Wildcat Open

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Thursday, December 18. 2008

Home was certainly sweet for the Apalachee High School wrestling team this past weekend. Coach Jim Stoudenmire’s Mat Wildcats’ hosted a tournament and when all the action was complete found themselves with a second-place trophy trailing only Commerce in total points. “I was extremely proud of how our kids performed both on and off the ... [Full Story »]

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