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Panthers travel to Franklin Co. Friday

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

The Jackson County Panthers are still looking for their first region win of 2009 after falling to the Bulldogs of Hart County hard Friday night, 42-7. Their next chance will come on the road this Friday, as the Panthers travel to Franklin County to face the Lions. Franklin County is currently undefeated in region play, having defeated Morgan ... [Full Story »]

BCHS softball team fighting for state playoff berth

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

The Banks County Lady Leopards ended out their regular season last week with a 5-1 win over AA newcomer Walnut Grove. The Walnut Grove Warriors are in their second year and this was the first meeting between Banks County and Walnut Grove. The final region win moved Banks County into a 7-2 region record and 18-7 overall as the Lady Leopards ... [Full Story »]

High School Marching Band Competiton

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

East Jackson Comprehensive High School's Band Booster Association is sponsoring the inaugural Georgia Contest of Champions this Saturday, Oct. 10, at East Jackson's Eagle Stadium. The event features competitive and non-competitive high school marching bands from around the Southeast. The groups will receive professional critique from judges for ... [Full Story »]

AHS looks to stay in control of 8-AAAA race

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

This week Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis is having to deal with more than the usual preparations for an upcoming opponent. With his players out of school for fall break, Davis is having to try and keep his team focused on the task at hand: an upcoming road trip to Habersham Central Friday. It’s another in a line of 10 Region ... [Full Story »]

Frady takes win in Street Class division

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

Darrell Frady drove the #3 car to victory lane in the Street Class division last Saturday at Winder-Barrow Speedway. Mark Chancey took second followed by Brian Worley. After an action packed Hobby Class race, Joe Cash took the win followed by Johnny Hill and Jimmy Johnson. In the Modified 4 Cylinder Class, Justin Taylor took the win. Perry ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs back home to host Monroe

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

In high school football, a team can never take one game — be it a win or loss — and let it cause too much of a hangover the following week. While obviously disappointed in last week’s 56-0 setback at Apalachee, Winder-Barrow coach Ben Corley knows the Bulldogg coaches and players have to move on at this point. “Whether you are coming ... [Full Story »]

Dominant performance by Wildcats

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Wednesday, October 7. 2009

Leading up to the Battle of Barrow contest between Apalachee and Winder-Barrow, there had been some talk of how well the improved Bulldogg offense would fare against the Wildcat defense. It seems AHS took the pre-game talk personally and when all was said and done, delivered perhaps their best performance of the season with a 56-0 thumping of ... [Full Story »]

WBHS improves, finishes in second place

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Monday, October 5. 2009

The Winder-Barrow High School competition cheerleading team finished second at North Gwinnett High School Saturday as coach Jerrie Hulsey said her squad showed marked improvement. “I thought the team was 1,000 times better,” Hulsey said. “It was much cleaner and the kids looked like they were having a great time. We had changed some of ... [Full Story »]

AHS teams enjoy fast start to season

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Monday, October 5. 2009

For Apalachee High School cross country coach Billy Harrell, 2009 has a high level of potential and already that potential is shining through. “We are looking forward to a great season,” Harrell said. “We have a very strong boys team and are off to a great start. We have been much more competitive early this season as compared to previous ... [Full Story »]

Cross-country puts up perfect score

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Saturday, October 3. 2009

It’s no secret that Banks County offers one of the most difficult cross country courses in the area. Visiting schools’ competitors as well as the Leopard runners comment on the challenging run that winds through the woods behind the high school, making it very difficult for runners to achieve a perfect score. However, the Leopards’ boys ... [Full Story »]

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