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Lady Panthers defeat East Jackson 49-36

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Wednesday, December 9. 2009

The early season success of the Jackson County Lady Panthers continued last week, as the team recorded wins against Oglethorpe, East Jackson and Habersham Central to improve their record to 5-1 overall. They next have a region match up on their radars, as the Lady Panthers travel to Stephens County to face the Lady Indians Friday. Stephens ... [Full Story »]

Corley out as WBHS football coach

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Wednesday, December 9. 2009

After just two seasons, Winder-Barrow High School head football coach Ben Corley has been forced to resign his position. Corley said after meeting with athletic director Justin Grant he felt he had no choice but to step down. "I was told the program needed to move in a new direction," Corley told the Barrow Journal. "I felt we ... [Full Story »]

Corley fout as WBHS football coach

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Wednesday, December 9. 2009

If one ever wondered how much Ben Corley poured into the Winder-Barrow High School football program, one needed to have looked no further than the 2009 season opener against Madison County. The Bulldoggs had suffered a tougher-than-nails last-minute loss to visiting Madison County. In a game in which it appeared a victory was within reach, a ... [Full Story »]

Corley forced out as WBHS football coach

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Lady Doggs look to bounce back as season progresses

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Wednesday, December 9. 2009

It has been somewhat of an unusual start to the season for the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs. The team has been without its coach as Brenda Hill recovered from surgery. The WBHS girls were 1-5 going into this week, but their coach is back and says there is plenty of time to iron out all the rough spots which have been showing to this ... [Full Story »]

One for the AHS record book

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Wednesday, December 9. 2009

While understanding it will take his players some time to fully understand and appreciate just what was accomplished this fall on the football field, Apalachee High School coach Shane Davis already knows. It doesn’t take the coach, who recently completed his fifth season with the Wildcats, long to admire exactly what his team accomplished in ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson tops in Panther Invitational

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Wednesday, December 9. 2009

It’s a good way to start a season. The Jefferson Mat Dragons came away from their season opening event, the Panther Invitational at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, with a definitive team win along with six first place efforts, one second, three thirds and one fourth. Jefferson scored 278.5 points, outdistancing second place Gilmer ... [Full Story »]

Mat Leopards competing at Panther Invitational

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Friday, December 4. 2009

At right, Banks County junior Javier Padron, shown from last season’s action, takes down his opponent. Banks competes this weekend in the Panther Invitational at Jackson County. The Leopards will face several tough teams including Jefferson, East Jackson and Apalachee. The Leopards results from Tuesday’s match against Jackson and Flowery ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Host Tallulah Falls On Saturday

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Friday, December 4. 2009

With the Commerce football season officially over, weekends are now open for basketball action. This week, Commerce will host Tallulah Falls in its home opener. The girls’ tip-off at 6:00 p.m. with the boys’ game following. The Lady Tigers and Tigers will play their home games in the auxiliary gym this season, as construction continues on ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Face Panthers Friday Night

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Friday, December 4. 2009

The East Jackson basketball season failed to take flight last week. After falling to Pace Academy in the season-opener, the Eagles went on to drop the next two games in the Wing Slingers Tip-Off tournament at EJCHS. East Jackson will look for a little more air under their wings as the Eagles host rival Jackson County Friday night at 8:30. The ... [Full Story »]

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