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COLUMN: High level of dedication necessary to succeed on wrestling mat

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

In watching our local high school wrestlers compete this season, it constantly amazes me how much dedication it takes from these athletes to excel, or even survive, in their sport. High school wrestling, I’ve always thought, has to be one of the most grueling sports to compete in. “Six minutes of hell,” is the way I’ve described a ... [Full Story »]

Six local wrestlers set for state

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Wednesday, February 17. 2010

The big stage is at hand for six local wrestlers. The Class AAAA state tournament will begin Thursday morning at the Gwinnett Arena with four Winder-Barrow High School wrestlers competing along with two from Apalachee High School. All six had previously qualified for the state sectionals but those rounds were cancelled due to weather ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards set to wrap regular season

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Friday, February 12. 2010

The Lady Leopards are two games away from closing out the regular season. Ahead for the ladies is the rescheduled pairing against Walnut Grove from January due to severe weather. Banks will meet Walnut Grove on the road on Thursday. Tip-off is at 5 p.m. Walnut Grove defeated Banks earlier in the season 64-58. The Lady Leopards will look to turn ... [Full Story »]

CHS Wrestlers Hope To Qualify All

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Friday, February 12. 2010

A weekend off the mats for the Commerce wrestling team came at just the right time, according to coach Kendall Love. The mat Tigers are rested and ready for this weekend’s Area Tournament. Starting on Friday, the Area Tournament serves as the sectional qualifier for the State Traditional Tournament ahead Feb. 19-20. Updated: The Area ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons face North Oconee Fri.

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Friday, February 12. 2010

Despite dropping a game last week to Walnut Grove, the Lady Dragons of Jefferson bounced back to defeat Oglethorpe and East Jackson to lock themselves into third place in the sub-region with the final regular season game set to be played this week. That game is slated for Friday, as the Lady Dragons travel to North Oconee to face the Lady ... [Full Story »]

Panthers face Franklin County Friday

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Friday, February 12. 2010

The Jackson County Panthers are looking to end their regular season on a winning note this week after dropping games to Elbert and Oconee County last week. The Panthers will travel to Franklin County Friday night to face the Lions. Franklin came away with a victory in the last meeting of the two teams, 43-30, back on Jan. 26. Tip-off is ... [Full Story »]

Grapplers sending 11 to sectionals, take second in region

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Friday, February 12. 2010

It was a very productive area tournament for the Banks County grapplers, taking second place in the region and sending 11 wrestlers to the class AA state sectionals this weekend at Jefferson. Banks finished the area tournament with 163 points for second, trailing region championship Jefferson’s 278 points. The sectionals will determine ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Great Sports Events I’ve Seen

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Friday, February 12. 2010

Two of my favorite TV shows of all time have been produced by the same man- Aaron Sorkin. The first is The West Wing, which I consider to be the best dramatic show ever. The second is a show that many of you will not recognize because it was only on two short years in 1998 and 1999, much to my dismay. This show was a combination comedy/drama ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs, Lady Doggs prepare for region

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Thursday, February 11. 2010

The Winder-Barrow High School varsity basketball teams will have a few extra days to prepare for the Region 8-AAAA tournament. Coach David Sokol and the No. 1-seeded Bulldoggs will await the winner of the Heritage-Cedar Shoals contest. The WBHS boys will take the court for the first time in the region tournament Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Monroe ... [Full Story »]

AHS to begin 8-AAAA tourney

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Thursday, February 11. 2010

Weather permitting, the Apalachee High School basketball teams will begin play in the Region 8-AAAA tournament this weekend. The Lady Wildcats will meet Rockdale County Saturday at 5 p.m. in a contest played at Heritage High School in Conyers. The AHS boys will meet Salem at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Seminoles' gym.

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