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Wildcats survive first round

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Friday, November 13. 2009

The Apalachee High School Wildcats needed two overtimes to do it, but in the end advanced to the second round of the AAAA playoffs. AHS (11-0) defeated Starr's Mill 27-24 after two overtimes Friday night at R. Harold Harrison Stadium. Guy Hunt's 30-yard field goal in the second overtime proved to be the winning points. The visiting Panthers ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson mows over Manchester

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Friday, November 13. 2009

Running game powers Eagles in first-ever playoff game East Jackson continues to surprise everyone — including itself. The Eagles (10-1) manhandled Region 5-AA Manchester 27-14 Friday in Commerce behind 291 yards rushing as East Jackson now has a state playoff victory in only its second full year of football. “Our team, we didn’t think ... [Full Story »]

Panthers see changes for 2010

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Friday, November 13. 2009

The initial reports from the Georgia High School Association about the 2010 class divisions means big news for the Jackson County Panthers. Jackson County will drop to Class AA standing, placing the Panthers into region rivalries with East Jackson and Jefferson. Jefferson was this year's 8-AA Region Champion and East Jackson was the second seed ... [Full Story »]

Cheer Tigers win 11th 8-A title

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Friday, November 13. 2009

The Commerce High School Cheer Tigers won their 11th Region 8-A Championship title on Saturday. The Cheer Tigers competed at Loganville High School, outscoring Social Circle and Hebron by 50 points. “The team performed at its best,” said coach Dianne Cotrell. “The timing and stunting was great. I was very proud of them.” Commerce’s ... [Full Story »]

BCHS runners finish in top ten

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Friday, November 13. 2009

The final weeks of the 2009 cross country season has been quite an experience for the Banks County boys’ team. Banks County’s Leopard runners came away from the region meet in third place, and qualified to compete in the state meet this past Saturday in Carrollton. According to head coach Kelly McDuffie, the team was getting focused on the ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers place 16th at state

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Friday, November 13. 2009

The Jackson County Lady Panthers cross country team closed out their 2009 campaign with a 16th place finish in state competition at Carrollton over the weekend. Brittany Aikens was the top finisher for the girls, placing seventh overall with a time of 19:39, and earning AAA All-State honors. Sydney Baird placed 69th with a 22:10. Rachel Pasko ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons place 11th at state

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Friday, November 13. 2009

The Jefferson Lady Dragons wrapped up their cross country season Saturday at Carrollton High School with an 11th place finish in the state meet. Cara Smith was the top runner for the girls, placing 37th with a time of 22:19. Lauren Phillips finished 41st with a time of 22:55. Laura Price placed 60th with a time of 23:38. Jessica Runkel finished ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS Starts Playoff Action Fri.

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Friday, November 13. 2009

No matter the outcome, the East Jackson Comprehensive High School Eagles proved their mettle Friday night. After falling behind 21-7 in the first half against Jefferson, the Eagles rallied in the fourth quarter to move to within seven points of tying the game that decided the region 8-AA champion. But they came up just shy, as Jefferson scored ... [Full Story »]

AHS coaches work as a team

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

In many ways, Apalachee High School head football coach Shane Davis said be believes he is simply the one who directs the ship when it comes to the Wildcat program. Davis often gives credit to his coaching staff for the work they put in. The head coach is loyal to his assistants and in return, they have shown a tremendous level of loyalty to ... [Full Story »]

No miracles

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

Madison Co.’s hopes of winning season, playoffs dashed by Clarke Central ATHENS — Madison County needed to win and have Loganville lose Friday to parlay its a turnaround season into a state playoff season. Neither part of that equation worked out. As Loganville was beating Winder-Barrow 57-18 Friday, Clarke Central dashed Madison ... [Full Story »]

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