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Leopards kick-start new rivalry at scrimmage

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Friday, November 20. 2009

The Banks County Leopards’ are lacing up their sneakers for another basketball season with high hopes set to improve upon last years’ 14-12 record. “I think we are going to be a competitive team,” said coach Mike Ruth. “We have a lot of quickness. In fact, this is the smallest and fastest team we have had since I have been coaching at ... [Full Story »]

Great care taken on AHS field

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Friday, November 20. 2009

The field at R. Harold Harrison Stadium rivals anything in the state of Georgia. Chris Hixson leads a group which helps paint the field for games throughout the season. “Our field looks awesome every Friday night,” Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis said. “They put a lot of man hours into making it look the way it does.” ... [Full Story »]

Mat Panthers set for 2009-10

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Friday, November 20. 2009

THE JCCHS Mat Panthers are closing in on the start of a new season. Their first event of the year will be at Allatoona, when they take part in the Blackbeard Duals on Nov. 24. Last year, the Panthers placed 13th at state, with one champion, Ryan Howe in the 189 lb. class, and a fifth place effort by Izzy Carillo-Garcia in the 135 lb. class. The ... [Full Story »]

Dragons advance to second round

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Friday, November 20. 2009

JEFFERSON HIGH School is keeping its dream of a state championship alive as the football team survived the first round of the playoffs against Heard County 21-13. Up next for the 11-0 Dragons will be the 10-1 Buford Wolves, a perennial state power. The two schools last met in 2001, when the Dragons fell 41-0. In addition, Buford is the two-time ... [Full Story »]

Mat Eagles Start Season Friday

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Friday, November 20. 2009

The East Jackson wrestling Eagles hope to follow up a successful 2008-09 season with an equally strong showing this year. Last year, East Jackson tied for 12th place in state competition with Banks County. The Eagles had two third-place finishers in the tournament, Justin Griffith at 119 lbs. and Luis Verduzco at 140, along with a sixth-place ... [Full Story »]

Cheer Tigers win 6th state title

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Thursday, November 19. 2009

Commerce’s Cheer Tigers are back on top with their sixth state championship and first since 2005. Saturday in Columbus, the Cheer Tigers faced off against 15 other Class A schools. Commerce defeated the defending state champions, Trion, by 26 points, scoring 242 points to best Bremen (221), Brookstone (220) and Trion (216). This is the Cheer ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS Ready To Open Hoops Season

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Thursday, November 19. 2009

The East Jackson Eagles and Lady Eagles basketball teams are gearing up for another strong season, starting with tournament play at home on Saturday. East Jackson will host the Wing Slingers Tip-Off tournament beginning Saturday and continuing Nov. 23, 24 and 28. From there, both teams will go on to host Jackson County on Dec. 4 and then travel ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS travels to Kennesaw to open season on Nov. 21

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Wednesday, November 18. 2009

THE JACKSON County Lady Panthers will be looking to start their 2009-10 campaign off on a high note when they hit the court next week. The Lady Panthers will open their season with tournament play in the Mountain Thanksgiving Classic at Kennesaw Mountain Nov. 21, 23 and 25. Last year, Jackson County went 11-14 overall and 2-10 in the region ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons host tournament to open season

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Wednesday, November 18. 2009

AFTER a strong showing last season, the Jefferson Lady Dragons are looking for an equally strong start to 2009-10 when they begin play next week. The Lady Dragons will open at home by hosting the Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament Nov. 21, 24, 25 and 28. Last year, Jefferson’s girls went 11-13 overall, and 6-2 in the region, tying for first place in ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards open against Lakeview

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Wednesday, November 18. 2009

The Lady Leopards are pumped up and ready to hit the court for the start of another basketball season. The major change to this year’s lineup is the lack of seniors on the team, but coach Jerry King is confident in the abilities of his strong core of experienced players to help mold the rising players. “[We want to] steadily improve as the ... [Full Story »]

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