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Lady Panthers take Jingle Jam title

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Wednesday, January 7. 2009

For the past few weeks, the Lady Panthers of Jackson County have been looking to swing momentum back in their favor. After three losses in a row, Jackson County was hoping a Dec. 19 win over West Hall might be the turning point to get the team back on track. That proved to be the case, as the Lady Panthers went undefeated in last weekend’s ... [Full Story »]

NASCAR’s David Ragan to compete at Lanier

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Wednesday, January 7. 2009

NASCAR Sprint Cup driver David Ragan will be returning to the track where he won his first ARCA series event at a few years ago. Ragan will take part in the second annual Ice Cold Shriner Bowl at Lanier National Speedway in Braselton on Saturday and Sunday, as he takes to the wheel of a Super Late Model racer. “We are excited about going home ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Host Lakeview, Friday

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Wednesday, January 7. 2009

Commerce High School’s boys’ basketball team is back in action. After having some time off since competing in the Jackson County Christmas Tournament, the Tigers returned to the court on Tuesday night against Social Circle. Results from Tuesday’s game were unavailable at press time. Friday, Commerce hosts Lakeview Academy in the second ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS hit region stride this week

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Wednesday, January 7. 2009

After a solid start to tournament play in the Warrior Holiday Classic at Oconee County last week, the East Jackson Eagles found themselves on the short end of a losing score in their last two games of the tournament. Now East Jackson looks to get the main part of their region schedule off to a strong start, as they travel to Dawson County to ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles defeat Carver, Columbus

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Wednesday, January 7. 2009

After a rough start to the DQ Classic tournament at Hart County that resulted in back-to-back losses, the Lady Eagles of East Jackson rebounded last Tuesday with a victory over Carver, Columbus to make them 4-7 overall. Up next is a trip to Dawson County to face the Lady Tigers in region pairing on Friday. The two teams last met up in the first ... [Full Story »]

Lady Raiders put away pesky Stephens

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Sunday, January 4. 2009

Madison County survived its Hart County holiday tournament finale, downing Stephens County 51-44 last Tuesday. The Lady Raiders watched a 15-point second half lead dwindle but were able to hold off the Lady Indians late for their 10th win of the year. Courtney Freeman scored 16 points and Lauren Smith added 11 to make sure Madison County ... [Full Story »]

Raiders’ Davis scores 21, but Elbert wins

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Sunday, January 4. 2009

Reterrium Davis hit four three pointers and scored 21 points, but his performance wasn’t enough to carry Madison County past Elbert County last Tuesday. The Raiders fell 64-57 on the final day of the Hart County holiday tournament, their sixth loss in seventh games. Patrick McCrary added 16 points and Bradley Raines scored 13. Though the ... [Full Story »]

Raiders celebrate holidays with 35-point rout

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Thursday, January 1. 2009

Madison County might have scored plenty of points Monday night, but the Raider defense was the real catalyst in a 71-36 thumping of Stephens County in Hart County High School’s holiday tournament. “We came out and played great defense and we challenged our guys after not playing defense Saturday night against Hart County,” head coach ... [Full Story »]

Lady Raiders lose to out-of-state juggernaut

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Thursday, January 1. 2009

Prior to his team’s game with Dillard High School Monday, Lady Raider coach Dan Lampe had heard reports that this Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., team possibly ranked as high as no. 3 nationally. After the Lady Raiders played these out-of-state foes, he said that could very well be the case. “It wouldn’t surprise me if they were the no. 3 team in ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson USA Wrestling wins Classic

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Thursday, January 1. 2009

Jefferson USA Wrestling came out on top in the New Year’s Classic that was held this past Saturday at Jefferson High School. The Dragons beat out 50 other schools for the team title. The event was held Dec. 26 and 27, with over 400 kids competing from four different states. Jefferson scored 84 points while Team Walton placed second with 60 ... [Full Story »]

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