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Softball team loses just twice in summer ball

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Thursday, July 2. 2009

The Madison County softball team rolled through its summer schedule, losing just twice while addressing its needs for next year. The Raiders, 24-11 last year, wrapped-up their summer exhibition slate this past Thursday. “We got to look at several different girls and hopefully answer some questions here in the summer so when we get (preseason ... [Full Story »]

Summer Baseball Seasons Close At Shootout

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Thursday, July 2. 2009

Commerce High School’s summer baseball season closed Saturday with the Tigers falling 9-8 to Elbert County in the Jackson County Shootout. This summer both the junior varsity and varsity teams have worked to prepare themselves for next spring. Coach Steve Cotrell seemed pleased with the results. “We had a great summer,” said Cotrell. ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson racer gets “Night of Fire” victory

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Thursday, July 2. 2009

This year’s Night of Fire at the Atlanta Dragway in Commerce showcased fast cars and featured an all Jefferson showdown in one category. Cole Wood, age 11, and Salina Shanks, age 12, both of Jefferson, raced in the 8-12 Junior Dragster final. Shanks wrapped up the run with a -.011 foul, while Wood cut a .020 green light. Shanks made the run ... [Full Story »]

Summer Shootout wraps Leopard baseball

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Thursday, July 2. 2009

The Leopards closed out the summer baseball season by participating in the inaugural Jackson County Shootout. Jackson County’s Summer Shootout hosted 20 teams at four venues last Thursday through Saturday. Banks County’s ballpark played host to 10 games out of the 40 game series. Opening up the Shootout for the Leopards was a Thursday match ... [Full Story »]

County Prepares For World Series Action

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Thursday, July 2. 2009

With about two weeks left, everything is now in full swing to prepare for the upcoming 11-year-old Dizzy Dean World Series, which will be hosted by Jackson County Parks and Recreation July 17-21. Officials estimate 30-40 teams from around the southeast will take part in the event. Already confirmed are teams from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, ... [Full Story »]

Panthers wrap up summer baseball

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Wednesday, July 1. 2009

It was a good weekend of summer baseball for the Jackson County Panthers, as they hosted the Summer Shootout tournament for several area teams. The Panthers’ red team went 3-0-1, with pitching performances from Ken Miller, Austin Robinson, Larry Evans and Jon Florentine. Evans threw eight innings on the weekend without giving up a hit. The ... [Full Story »]

Clock ticks to new season

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Wednesday, July 1. 2009

The countdown to a new football season may seem long for fans. However, Winder-Barrow High School football coach Ben Corley said Sunday it is also that way for those in his profession. “The coaches are getting a little antsy for fall practice and the new season to get here,” said Corley, who is entering his second season as head coach of ... [Full Story »]

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