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Wildcats rebound to record win Saturday

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

An 11-point win Saturday helped the Apalachee High School boys basketball team even their season record at 2-2. Coach Kevin Morris’ squad took a 68-57 victory against Salem as Chaun Gresham poured in 22 points and pulled down 12 rebounds. John Ansley added 13 points and six assists. “You can see the progress we are making,” Morris said. ... [Full Story »]

Rivalry continues: WBHS to host Monroe Area

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

In the world of sports, including high school athletics, rivalry games bring out the best in fans and athletes alike. That’s what will make this Friday’s contest between the Winder-Barrow High School and Monroe Area High School basketball teams such an exciting event to be a part of. First, the schools have a long standing rivalry dating ... [Full Story »]

Coach enthused by weekend showing

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

Bates, Cody Phillips and Kilpatrick all place in Jackson Co. tourney Madison County’s wrestling team finished in the top half of the always-tough Panther Invitational, a showing that head coach Richie Houston didn’t foresee prior to the two-day, 24-team event. “With the caliber of that tournament, in the back of my mind I was hoping that ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons prepare for Commerce Friday

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

The Jefferson Lady Dragons basketball team is continuing to search for traction early in the season, but so far, they’ve not found it, as they remain winless so far this season. Jefferson is hoping to turn things around this Friday, however, as they face archrival Commerce. Jefferson has been victorious in every meeting since 2005, winning ... [Full Story »]

EJ Boys win over Stephens County

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

Last week was a good one for the Eagles of East Jackson, as they picked up their first win of the regular season, defeating Stephens County on Tuesday, before just missing a squeaker in overtime against Oconee County on Friday night. Up next is a home stand on Friday against Washington-Wilkes. On paper, the Eagles have the clear advantage, with ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS takes win in Eagle Classic

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

It’s been a good start to the season for the Mat Eagles of East Jackson. First, they placed second to Dacula in the Westside Rumble Tournament on Nov. 21, scoring 185.5 points to Dacula’s 220. Individual results included Garret Lott placing second in the 103 lb. class; Justin Griffith placed second in the 119 lb. class; Zack Venable placed ... [Full Story »]

Panthers host Morgan Co. Friday

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

It was an up and down week for the Panthers of Jackson County, as Jackson County lost first to Johnson on Tuesday, then in a close game to Banks County on Saturday. Up next is a home stand against Morgan County for region play on Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. The Panthers started off the week last Tuesday with an 80-40 loss to ... [Full Story »]

Dragons defeat Hart Co. in squeaker

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

It was a strong showing for the Jefferson Dragons last Friday, as they came from behind with less than 30 seconds remaining on the clock to take the win over a strong Hart County team. Now the Dragons look ahead to this Friday, when they will play host archrival Commerce. The Tigers are looking to break a long dry spell against the Dragons. In ... [Full Story »]

McCrary, Freeman named Athletes of the Week

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

Madison County High School basketball players Patrick McCrary and Kayla Freeman have been named Athletes of the week by the school’s athletic department for their performances during the week of Dec. 1-6. McCrary scored 33 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in Madison County’s 68-56 win over North Oconee Saturday night. McCrary tallied 11 ... [Full Story »]

Mat Tigers Open Season With Top 5 Finish

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Thursday, December 11. 2008

The Commerce High School wrestling team kicked off its season at the Panther Invitational last weekend. Commerce came away from the competition with fifth place finish, three wrestlers in the finals and a grappler awarded Most Outstanding Wrestler. Coach Kendall Love said that the Panther Invitational was a brutal way to start the season for ... [Full Story »]

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