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Apalachee to host Monroe Area Tuesday

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Tuesday, January 27. 2009

The Apalachee High School varsity basketball teams will host Monroe Area tonight at 6 p.m. The games will be aired on WIMO Big Stick Radio (1300 AM) with Scott Pinner and David Wise handling play-by-play and color duties. The Wildcats and Lady Wildcats were swept by Clarke Central on the road Friday. See this week's edition of the Barrow ...

JCCHS finishes in the top eight at state

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Friday, January 23. 2009

It was a solid showing for the Mat Panthers of Jackson County over the weekend, as they placed in the top eight at the state Dual Tournament in Macon, with the team going 2-2 on the weekend. The meet started out on a high note, as Jackson County took the win over Westover 46-21 to open up the meet. The second round proved to be a little more ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Parks builds AHS program the right way

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Friday, January 23. 2009

Wins have been somewhat difficult to come by for the Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats this season. However, if one looks beyond the record for the 2008-09 campaign, a bright future is on the horizon for a program that is still attempting to establish an identity. Competing at the Class AAAA level, AHS coach Michael Parks is having to go into ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons grab sub-region win, travel to East Jackson Saturday

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Thursday, January 22. 2009

Despite going 1-3 last week, it was still a good result for the Lady Dragons of Jefferson. That’s because the win, coming Friday against Oglethorpe, was their first sub-region pairing of the year, giving them a 1-0 record as they start into the heart of their region schedule. Next up for the Lady Dragons is their first match-up in history ... [Full Story »]

Banks on the road this weekend to Dawson and Jackson

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Thursday, January 22. 2009

Banks County’s Leopards are 4-1 in the region, 12-4 overall and are currently number two in the sub-region. Banks sits behind 5-1 East Jackson, which the Leopards have yet to face. The East Jackson game is coming up on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Before the Leopards worry about the Eagles, they have to face ... [Full Story »]

Winning with defense

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Thursday, January 22. 2009

Madison Co. defense stifles Clarke Central Lady Raider coach Dan Lampe didn’t hesitate when asked what’s sparked his team’s January turnaround. “More defense,” Lampe said. “It’s been a renewed commitment to defense.” Madison County’s defense harassed defending region champion Clarke Central all over the court Tuesday night in ... [Full Story »]

Tough losses adding up for Raiders

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Thursday, January 22. 2009

Raider coach Steve Crouse wasn’t in much of a mood for viewing game film. Especially after his team turned the ball over 25 times in a gut-wrenching 62-61 overtime loss to Clarke Central Tuesday. “It’s going to be tough to watch,” a disappointed Crouse said. “I probably won’t do it tonight (Tuesday).” Madison County (7-11, 1-4) ... [Full Story »]

Tough Challenges Ahead For CHS

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Thursday, January 22. 2009

The Commerce Lady Tigers played well last week, but might be in trouble this week. After going 2-1 last week and losing Jaz Grier to a knee injury, the Lady Tigers will be weaker for their two games this week. This week the Lady Tigers face the number one school in the region, Towns County. The game was moved from Tuesday night to this evening ... [Full Story »]

Raider wrestlers head south for tourney

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Thursday, January 22. 2009

The Raider wrestlers head down I-75 for some southern exposure at the Tift County tournament this Saturday. The event features 15 teams, including some bigger schools from the southern portion of the state. “We get to see some of the Class AAAAA schools out of South Georgia,” coach Richie Houston said. Out of the tournament field, Valdosta ... [Full Story »]

Arnold, Kilpatrick named Athletes of the Week

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Thursday, January 22. 2009

Madison County High School basketball player Shantydra Arnold and wrestler Michael Kilpatrick were named Athletes of the Week by the school’s athletic department for their performances during the week of Jan. 12-17. Arnold scored 16 points in MCHS’s victory over Franklin County Saturday. Kilpatrick pinned his opponent in just 43 seconds ... [Full Story »]

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