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Golf: MCHS teams endure windy rounds

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Friday, April 10. 2009

Madison County’s golf teams managed little luck against both the elements and Elbert County Monday. The boys’ and girls’ teams both lost on a blustery day at Sunrise Golf Course. On the boys’ side, just two Raider golfers shot 50 or below as the team lost 163-206 to the Blue Devils. Lee Morgan shot a 48 and Alex Faulkner carded a 50. ... [Full Story »]

JHS netters to hit the court again Monday

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Friday, April 10. 2009

The undefeated Jefferson tennis teams will return to action next week, as they face Buford on the road on Monday, then travel to Athens Academy on Tuesday to make up a game postponed from March 25 due to inclement weather. The Dragon netters were also slated to face Providence on March 26. Those matches will not be made up, as region ... [Full Story »]

Goodwin accepts reins as softball coach

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Friday, April 10. 2009

A new face will be in the Lady Leopards dugout come softball season. Dean Goodwin will take the reins as the head coach of the Banks County softball program this fall as he looks to build upon the experience the team has gained under the leadership of Josh Lord. With 15 years of coaching experience from college ball and AAAAA schools to A ... [Full Story »]

BCHS soccer take wins over Lakeview

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Thursday, April 9. 2009

The Banks County Leopards’ boys and girls soccer teams picked up a senior night win over Lakeview last week. The Lakeview game was rescheduled from the previous week and the Leopards took an 8-1 win while the Lady Leopards picked up their third win of the season 6-4. The night was also senior night for the soccer team. Senior boys include ... [Full Story »]

Mladin Sweeps AMA Doubleheader at Road Atlanta

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Thursday, April 9. 2009

In a dominating performance at Road Atlanta, Australian Mat Mladin swept both events in last weekend’s AMA American Superbike double-header. First, the six-time AMA champ led wire to wire on Saturday, leading every circuit in the 20-lap, 50-mile race, winning by 15.717 seconds over his teammate, American rider Tommy Hayden. Gainesville’s ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Tigers Play Jefferson Friday

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Thursday, April 9. 2009

While the rest of the school is enjoying spring break, the diamond Tigers are playing a three-game schedule. Yesterday, (Tuesday) the Tigers met region opponent Athens Academy on the road. Results from Tuesday were not available at press time. Coming up on Thursday, Commerce hosts Prince Avenue at 5:30 p.m. Commerce’s Friday game against ... [Full Story »]

Panthers nab first region win of 2009

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Thursday, April 9. 2009

The Jackson County Panthers picked up their first region win of the season last week, as they recorded a victory over Franklin County. Next up for Jackson County is a trip to Oconee County to face the Warriors in Watkinsville today (Wednesday). Oconee County entered play this week 10-3 overall, and 3-1 in the region. First pitch is scheduled ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Outfoxed: UGA misses in effort for new coach

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Thursday, April 9. 2009

Realizing the longer the search went on with no results, the powers-that-be at the University of Georgia reached out to a candidate they felt would accept the vacant men’s basketball coaching job. Welcome aboard Mark Fox, who arrived from out west. Out of the clear Nevada sky, Fox will attempt to breathe life into the Bulldog program, which ... [Full Story »]

Banks County: Golf tourney has decent turnout despite weather

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Thursday, April 9. 2009

The April 1 golf tournament sponsored by the Banks County All Sports Booster Club was a soggy affair. Earlier rains forced the carts to remain off the grass and provided the golfers with exercise as the Lauderdale style tournament got under way. Winning first place was the Southern Concrete team of Dwight Standridge, Keith Gowder, Gene Ivey and ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Leopards get rained out last week

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Thursday, April 9. 2009

Mother nature was a problem for the Diamond Leopards last week. Unfavorable conditions Wednesday prevented Banks County from hosting North Oconee, while Friday’s game against East Jackson was called due to field conditions. This week, Banks took on region rival Jefferson Tuesday evening. Results were unavailable at press time. Today ... [Full Story »]

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