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Lady Eagles Travel To Fannin Co. Friday

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

The East Jackson Lady Eagles continue to look for traction as they move into the heart of their region schedule. So far, the new year has not been as good as East Jackson had hoped, as the Lady Eagles dropped two last week to Union County and Dawson County. The Eagles hope to turn things around Friday at Fannin County. Tip-off is at 7:00. That ... [Full Story »]

CHS Lady Tigers Have To Work Together, Face Prince Ave. Friday

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

After what is being called a “terrible” week by coach Eddie McCurley, the Commerce Lady Tigers have a long road ahead of them. Last week’s return to the courts after the Christmas break did not go well. The Lady Tigers dropped both the Social Circle game on Tuesday and the Friday game against Lakeview. This week they faced Athens Academy ... [Full Story »]

Mat Tigers Advance To State Duals

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

The Commerce High School grapplers had a good showing at last week’s Area Duals, where the team took a second-place finish behind Wesleyan. With the second place victory, Commerce advances to this weekend’s State Duals in Macon. Commerce’s first opponent is Gordon Lee. The Mat Tigers’ coach Kendall Love said that Gordon Lee is going to ... [Full Story »]

Gresham leads AHS to victory

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Friday, January 9. 2009

Chaun Gresham poured in 27 points and had 17 rebounds as Apalachee High School defeated Winder-Barrow 67-60 Friday in subregion play. John Ansley added 12 points for the Wildcats who outscored the Bulldoggs 19-12 in the game's final eight minutes. Jodd Maxey led WBHS with 21 points while Shun Thurmond added 18 points as the county rivals played ... [Full Story »]

Lady Doggs defeat Apalachee

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Friday, January 9. 2009

Mimi Hill scored 19 points and pulled down 15 rebounds as the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs defeated county rival Apalachee 54-37 Friday night. Brittany Witt added 12 points for WBHS. Kelsey Montgomery paced the Lady Wildcats with 17 points. See Wednesday's edition of the Barrow Journal for a complete update on both the WBHS and AHS ...

Grapplers take 1st at Georgia/Carolina Classic

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Friday, January 9. 2009

For the past two weeks, the Banks County Mat Leopards have had it easy with only practice to worry about, but the grapplers jumped back into action last Saturday at the Georgia/Carolina Classic at Hart County. The Big Blue wrestlers was one of approximately 16 teams competing in the tournament. Kasey Hanley, BCHS wrestling coach, said that ... [Full Story »]

JHS football banquet set for Jan. 11

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Friday, January 9. 2009

The Jefferson Dragon football and cheerleading banquet will be held this Sunday, Jan. 11, at the Jefferson Civic Center at 5 p.m. The JHS Athletic Department will provide the main course and all paper goods needed. Football parents are asked to bring side dishes, and cheerleading parents are asked to bring desserts and drinks. Food should be at ... [Full Story »]

Column: Inspiration off a shoe

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Friday, January 9. 2009

Banks County’s boys basketball team have started the season on a strong footing. Before the holiday break, the team was 9-2 overall. While the Leopards’ success can be attributed to hard work, good coaching and teamwork, the boys have also done something this season that has a profound impact in their daily lives. Taking a variation off a ... [Full Story »]

BCHS faces Union County on Friday

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Friday, January 9. 2009

The Banks County High School basketball teams mark the return to the courts this week. The Leopards returned in the boys only game on Wednesday against Riverside Military Academy. Banks hosted Riverside for the first game of 2009. Results were unavailable at press time, from Wednesday’s game. This Friday, Jan. 9, Banks County travels to Union ... [Full Story »]

Mat Panthers place fourth at Classic

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Friday, January 9. 2009

The Jackson County Mat Panthers traveled to Hart County over the weekend to take part in the Georgia-Carolina Classic, an event they had won in 2008 and in 2009. They had a good showing this year, but came up short on getting a third win in a row. Instead, the team went 3-2 on the weekend, finishing in fourth place. Jackson County secured wins ... [Full Story »]

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