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Panthers open Cross Country season

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Friday, September 4. 2009

The Jackson County Panthers cross country teams got their season underway last week, taking part in a pre-season meet at Athens Academy and taking part in the NEGA Championships at Athens Christian. The teams will return to action on Sept. 8, as they travel to Banks County. On August 26, the Panthers traveled to Athens Academy to open their ... [Full Story »]

Bulldogs In Tiger’s Sights

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Friday, September 4. 2009

It’s not that the Jefferson game didn’t count, but football season is just getting started for the Commerce Tigers, who have three more games before getting into region play and a shot at the state playoffs. This Friday night, Commerce hosts Morgan County in the home opener at 8:00 at Tiger Field. Last year, the Tigers defeated the Bulldogs ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Take 1st, 2nd Place At Athens Christian

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

The East Jackson Eagles started the cross country season at the Northeast Georgia Championships Saturday at Athens Christian with 1-2 finishes. The Lady Eagles came away with the varsity championship, while the boys’ team captured the runner-up spot. Next up for the Eagles is a trip to Gainesville for the War Eagle Classic on Sept. 8. At ... [Full Story »]

JHS girls place third at Athens Christian

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

The Jefferson High School cross country team took part in the NEGA Classic Invitational at Athens Christian over the weekend, with the varsity girls placing third out of 16 teams. The varsity boys, meanwhile, placed 15th out of 23 teams. Over 1,800 runners participated in the event. The Dragons will be back in action Saturday, Sept. 12, when ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats to battle Cedar Shoals on road

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

The 10-game journey through Region 8-AAAA continues this Friday for the Apalachee High School football team as they travel to Athens to face the Cedar Shoals Jaguars. Both teams are coming off victories in their season openers as the Wildcats defeated Monroe Area and the Jaguars downed Habersham Central in overtime. “Cedar Shoals has that ... [Full Story »]

Raiders on the rebound

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

MCHS must forget week one disappointment, coach says Madison County spent the offseason putting the tough 2008 season to rest. Now, the Raiders must add the first game of 2009 to the list of things to forget. Madison County (0-1) lost to Rockdale County 28-6 last week and must recover quickly to face Winder-Barrow Friday on the road. “You ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson to host East Jackson Thurs.

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

The Jefferson Lady Dragons continued their strong season run last week with victories over Johnson, Buford, Lakeview Academy and Flowery Branch. Next up is a home stand against East Jackson and Athens Christian on Thursday. Match time is scheduled for 5 p.m. Jefferson traveled to Buford last Tuesday to face a strong Johnson team. The Lady ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers remain undefeated in region play

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

It’s been a good start to the 2009 season for the Lady Panthers softball team of Jackson County. Going into play on Tuesday, Jackson County was undefeated in region play at 2-0, and was 5-5 overall. The Lady Panthers will play host to Franklin County Thursday afternoon. Going into Tuesday, the Lady Lions were 1-1 in the region and 4-5 ... [Full Story »]

Region Play Under Way For Lady Tigers

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

The Lady Tigers softball team had a rough go of it last week, taking two on the chin from Hart County and Jefferson. This week, Commerce hosted Towns County on Tuesday to start the region set of games. Scores from Tuesday’s game were unavailable at press time. Thursday, Sept. 3, the e Lady Tigers will continue their hunt for region wins as ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards sweep Franklin, start region at Jefferson on Thurs.

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

Banks County’s Lady Leopards are ready to dive into region play this week as they face region rival Jefferson on Thursday. Jefferson is currently 5-4 overall with an average score of 3.6 runs and allowing 3.8 runs from opponents. Banks County sits on an 8-3 overall record with a much less allowed score of only 1.4 runs while maintaining a 4.9 ... [Full Story »]

Entries from September 2009