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Gibson, Bolin earn top honors

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

Eight MCHS softball players tapped for all-region Eight players off Madison County High School’s 27-4 region championship softball team have earned all-region honors, led by Erin Gibson who was selected as 8-AAAA Pitcher of the Year, and Katie Bolin, who was named Co-Player of the Year. “Oh, yeah, that was great, and to have Erin Gibson ... [Full Story »]

Banks falls to Union 20-48 for 2-8 record

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

Another Leopard gridiron season closed last Friday night, as Banks County ended the season 2-8 overall after falling to Union County 20-48. While the 2009 season record will stand as the worst season, record wise, since 2006, coach Blair Armstrong was not that unpleased with the performance Banks County put forth during the season. Throughout ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Take Second, Sixth At State

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

The East Jackson Eagles cross country teams ended their seasons on a high note Saturday, as the boys’ team placed second at state while the girls finished sixth. The boys trailed only Westminster, while they beat out Lovett, North Oconee and Benedictine Military in the top five. The girls trailed Westminster, Lovett, Blessed Trinity, Dawson ... [Full Story »]

A coach's journey: Long road leads Davis to Apalachee

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

Shane Davis, like many in the high school coaching profession, has worked at his share of places. However, Davis may have very well found a place to call home for a long time in Winder at Apalachee High School. Davis, has guided the Wildcats to a perfect 10-0 regular season, the first region title in school history and has helped the program ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Host Landmark To Start Playoffs

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

Commerce’s gridiron Tigers will go full bore into the first round of the Class A state playoffs. The Tigers finished the regular season with a 6-4 record last Friday with a 33-7 win over Prince Avenue. Commerce will host Landmark Christian in the first round of the playoffs Friday night at 8:00. Landmark Christian is the third-seeded team in ... [Full Story »]

World Crown set for Gresham reopening

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Thursday, November 12. 2009

Months of anticipation will come to a head this weekend when Gresham Motorsports Park reopens with the 26th annual World Crown 300. The historic late model stock car race will close out a three-day weekend speedfest that begins Friday at the totally refurbished racing facility. Formerly Peach State Speedway, the facility has undergone a massive ... [Full Story »]

Panthers close season with region victory

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Wednesday, November 11. 2009

After a strong start to the season, which saw three consecutive victories, the Jackson County Panthers found themselves in the midst of a six game losing streak in region play for the year when they traveled to Stephens County Friday. But strong play by the Panthers allowed them to end their season on a very high note with a victory over the ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Ready to ride the 'Wildcat Express' several more weeks

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Wednesday, November 11. 2009

While there certainly are more goals to reach, more mountains to climb and more accomplishments to obtain, there can be no denying it has already been a special season for the Apalachee High School football team. The Wildcats wrapped up a 10-0 regular season last Friday by defeating a sound Salem team 37-14. The fact the Seminoles were battling ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats prepare for first-round battle

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Wednesday, November 11. 2009

Apalachee High School head football coach Shane Davis and his coaching staff were able to bask in the moment of a 10-0 season for a little while anyway. The game tape of Starr’s Mill, this week’s opponent in the opening round of the Class AAAA state playoffs, did not arrive until late Saturday so there was some time at least for reflection. ... [Full Story »]

Perfection: AHS finishes regular season 10-0

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Wednesday, November 11. 2009

The way things played out last Friday at R. Harold Harrison Stadium, it looked as if the Apalachee High School Wildcats were the team battling for the postseason. Visiting Salem needed a victory to clinch a playoff spot while AHS had already wrapped up the Region 8-AAAA title and stood at 9-0 overall. However, the host Wildcats played one of ... [Full Story »]

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