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AHS able to get past Jaguars

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Wednesday, September 9. 2009

The bad news: The Apalachee High School team was not at its best Friday night against Cedar Shoals. The good news: The Wildcats still managed to scrape out a 12-6 win overcoming mistakes, penalties and a sluggish offensive performance. The end result is a 2-0 start to the 2009 season as coach Shane Davis’ team enters its bye week. “With all ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs look to bounce back at Cedar Shoals

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Wednesday, September 9. 2009

As disappointing as last Friday’s loss was, Winder-Barrow High School coach Ben Corley knows there is no time to dwell on it. For the Bulldoggs have to prepare and prepare well for this week’s opponent as they venture to Cedar Shoals for another Region 8-AAAA contest. “That’s the nature of the game,” Corley said. “By the time the ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: New season finally arrives after months of preparations

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Monday, September 7. 2009

Work for the 2009 football season at Apalachee High School began months ago. Offseason conditioning, work in the weight room, spring drills, summer camps and preseason practice all led up to Friday’s season opener against Monroe Area at R. Harold Harrison Stadium. As the final hours, minutes even, ticked away, players, coaches and fans ... [Full Story »]

This week: Madison Co. @ Monroe Area

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Monday, September 7. 2009

•Who: Madison Co. (1-1) @ Monroe Area (0-2) •When: Friday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. •Where: Monroe, Legion Field •Last year: Madison Co. 34, Monroe Area 0 •Series: Monroe Area leads 18-10-1 •Monroe Area’s all time record: 268-335-16 •Monroe Area coach: Matt Fligg (fourth year at Monroe, 5-27, 17th year overall, 65-102) •What else: ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats begin season 2-0

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Sunday, September 6. 2009

The Apalachee High School football team found a way to win last Friday night at Cedar Shoals. In order to contend for the playoffs and a region title, teams have to be able to do that. The Wildcats (2-0 overall, 2-0 in Region 8-AAAA) took a 12-6 victory on the road in a defensive struggle in Athens. While the host Jaguars were able to keep the ... [Full Story »]

McKeever’s interception, Owens’ TD lift Raiders in wild one

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Saturday, September 5. 2009

Winder-Barrow threw Madison County a gift-wrapped interception in the waning moments Friday night, and Raider defensive back Presly McKeever was there to gladly accepted it. With his team trailing Winder-Barrow 29-28 late and on the verge of losing, McKeever snagged a wayward pass from Christian Davila near the Bulldogg 25 and returned the ball ... [Full Story »]

McKeever INT, Owens TD lifts Raiders

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Saturday, September 5. 2009

Pick with 1:19 left sets up game-winning score vs. Winder-Barrow Winder-Barrow threw Madison County a gift-wrapped interception in the waning moments Friday night, and Raider defensive back Presly McKeever was there to gladly accept it. With his team trailing Winder-Barrow 29-28 late and on the verge of losing, McKeever snagged a wayward pass ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs drop heartbreaker in '09 opener

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Friday, September 4. 2009

It was as gutwrenching a loss as one will see. The Winder-Barrow High School football team appeared on its way to victory before visiting Madison County returned an interception to the Bulldogg 1-yard line in the final two minutes and then powered in for the game-winning score and a 35-29 win at W. Clair Harris Stadium. WBHS (0-1, 0-1 in Region ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County defeats Salem

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Friday, September 4. 2009

The Jackson County Lady Panthers volleyball team got their season started recently, including picking up a victory against Salem. The Lady Panthers will next travel to Oconee County to face Oconee and North Oconee on Thursday. Starting time is slated for 5 p.m. Jackson County started their season on August 20 with a road trip to face Cedar ... [Full Story »]

Leopards shake off loss to face Riverside Fri.

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Friday, September 4. 2009

It was a rough season opener for the Banks County Leopards last Friday night as the Washington-Wilkes Tigers bumped the Leopards to an 0-1 record after a 34-21 loss for BCHS. The defeat will spur on Banks County who brushes off last week’s loss to charge full steam into region play this Friday night, Sept. 4, at Riverside Military Academy in ... [Full Story »]