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Commerce Cross Country Ready To Start, Sept. 10

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Thursday, August 20. 2009

With only three weeks left before the Commerce 2009 cross country schedule gets under way, coach Mark Hale is excited about the first few weeks of practice. He’s particularly curious about how his girls’ squad will do. The Lady Tiger are starting from scratch. They have no runners returning from 2008, but Hale said that a number of ... [Full Story »]

Panthers believe ‘it can be done’ in ‘09

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Wednesday, August 19. 2009

With just over a week remaining before the beginning of the 2009 high school football season, the Jackson County Panthers are continuing to work to bring a strong follow-up to their 2008 efforts to the table. The Panthers will open with a trip to Fairburn to face off against the Bobcats of Our Lady of Mercy on August 28. Last year, the same ... [Full Story »]

Dragons prepare for title defense

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Wednesday, August 19. 2009

Time is getting tight for the defending 8-AA champion Jefferson Dragons as they continue to prepare to defend their title. With the August 28 season opener now just a little over a week away, the Dragon Nation is hoping to see a continuation of their dominance over in-county rival Commerce. This year marks the second season that the Dragons and ... [Full Story »]

AHS opens season with victories

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Wednesday, August 19. 2009

The 2008 season was one of accomplishments for the Apalachee High School fast-pitch softball team. Coach Mike Cavey’s squad finished 10-0 in subregion play followed by a third-place showing at the Region 8-AAAA tournament. Star pitcher Courtney Gunby (now at Stetson University) graduated along with outfielder/catcher Rian Green, catcher Haley ... [Full Story »]

Nine days left in countdown

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Wednesday, August 19. 2009

The countdown to the 2009 Banks County football season is in single digits. There are only nine days left before the gridiron Leopards can start working towards their goal of a state title. The excitement and anticipation is heavy as the calendar flips closer to the Aug. 28 opener. Banks is looking for a win, according to coach Blair Armstrong. ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Power ratings of disgust — how do UGA's opponents rank?

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Sunday, August 16. 2009

Much of college football fandom is devoted to visceral hate of rival schools. Outside international soccer, there’s not another sport where there’s more ill will wished upon others. And I’m guilty as charged. These days, we use computer ratings to rank college teams’ ability. So could we rank level of disgust, too? Yes, we can — and I ... [Full Story »]

Ready for another run?

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Friday, August 14. 2009

Raiders good, but must stay healthy Madison County might possess one of the best softball teams in the region but will need to avoid the injury bug this year like it’s the swine flu. The Raiders, 24-11 in 2008, remain largely intact from last season, but dress just slightly over a dozen varsity players. That leaves little room for injury. ... [Full Story »]

First game full of unknowns

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Friday, August 14. 2009

Raiders prepare for season opener vs. Rockdale Raider coach Randell Owens knows Rockdale County coach Michael Etheridge is partial to a Wing-T offense and a 3-5-3 defense. At least that’s what he’s expecting to see when Etheridge’s Bulldogs break the huddle Aug. 28 in Danielsville in the first game. “But will they do that?” Owens ... [Full Story »]

Softball Mustangs off to fast start

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Friday, August 14. 2009

The start of the Madison County Middle School softball was as successful as it was eventful. The team picked up three wins and played in two extra-inning games over the weekend to win the Northeast Georgia Middle School Classic. Stephens County hosted the event. Madison County opened with a nine-inning, 4-3 win over West Jackson Friday and ... [Full Story »]

Calloway continues career in Texas

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Friday, August 14. 2009

Madison County High School’s all-time hit leader has revived his baseball career in the Lone Star State. Calloway, who collected 123 hits for the Raiders from 2001-2004, is playing independent league baseball for the San Angelo Colts, a member of United League Baseball. Independent league teams are professional organizations but not ... [Full Story »]

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