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JCCHS netters fall to Oconee Co.

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Thursday, March 4. 2010

The Jackson County tennis teams were on the road last week. The Lady Panthers ran into problems against Oconee County at Watkinsville, as the Lady Warriors swept Jackson County 5-0. Things weren’t any better for the boys’ team, as they lost 5-0 to the Warriors as well. Jackson County was scheduled to play host to Elbert County on Tuesday. ... [Full Story »]

Boys defeat Dawson

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Thursday, March 4. 2010

Banks County’s tennis season began Monday as the Leopards hosted Dawson County. The boys played a pro-eight scoring and won over Dawson 3-2. Trey Martin as the number one singles won 8-5. Number three singles’ freshman Jack Schaeffer won 8-6 in his first high school match. Number two singles Viet Pham made the transition from doubles play ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Tigers’ Hunt For Early Season Wins Come Up Empty

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Thursday, March 4. 2010

With two losses under their belts and a whole season in front of them, the Commerce baseball Tigers are still looking for the big finish. The Tigers rescheduled Tuesday’s Franklin County away game due to the snow. Commerce will now host the Franklin Lions today (Wednesday) at 5:30 p.m., weather permitting. On Saturday, the Tigers are ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson netters to host North Oconee

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Thursday, March 4. 2010

After seeing Tuesday’s boys’ game with Riverside postponed due to wintry weather, the Jefferson tennis teams will next play host to North Oconee on Thursday. Both teams enter play this week undefeated after victories over Elbert County and Winder-Barrow. Jefferson will travel to Lakeview Academy on March 9, then travel to Walnut Grove on ... [Full Story »]

Leopards start season 3-1 after four games

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Thursday, March 4. 2010

It was a cold start for the Banks County Leopards last week as the baseball team went 3-1 in the first four games of the season. Despite the cold, coach Joe Lord said it was a good start for the team. “We learned a good bit about our team,” Lord said. “We’re still trying to get some things figured out, but we definitely have a better ... [Full Story »]

Tough season now complete for AHS

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Thursday, March 4. 2010

Kevin Morris will be the first to tell you the 2009-2010 season in no way went the way he had hoped for his Apalachee High School Wildcats. A definite learning and growing process, Morris is already looking ahead to next season when he hopes his Wildcats will be able to take steps forward. “We had some good younger kids who got plenty of ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Final game not reflective of entire season

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Thursday, March 4. 2010

Far too often, a sports season is remembered by the final game. It’s all part of the “What have you done for me lately?” mentality that too many sports fans display. It’s a shame, but it’s a part of the approach many take. For the Winder-Barrow High School varsity boys basketball team, to judge the Bulldoggs on the final game of the ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles Defeat Patriots

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Thursday, March 4. 2010

The East Jackson soccer teams got their seasons under way last week. On Friday, both teams traveled to Oglethorpe County. The girls came away with a 2-1 victory. It was the second victory over Oglethorpe for the Lady Eagles, who had also won a scrimmage game over them on Feb. 19. The boys, meanwhile, had a scoreless game through regular time ... [Full Story »]

Survive and advance

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Wednesday, March 3. 2010

MCHS holds on vs. Hillgrove to earn spot in Elite Eight Despite a wobbly second half Wednesday night, Madison County has again achieved “elite” status. The Lady Raider basketball team withstood a huge late push from visiting Hillgrove to beat the Lady Hawks 64-57 and earn a trip to the Elite Eight at the University of West Georgia Friday. ... [Full Story »]

Leopards’ soccer falls to Riverside

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Wednesday, March 3. 2010

Banks County’s boys soccer team faced a defeat on the road last week. The Leopards were at Riverside, where the Eagles took a 3-0 win over Banks in the boy’s only game. The Leopards and the Lady Leopards were both scheduled to play at Rabun County on Friday, but results from that game were unavailable at press time. Up next for the Banks ... [Full Story »]