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Jackson County downs Archer

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Wednesday, April 7. 2010

After a disappointing last few outings, the Panthers of Jackson County rebounded this week, picking up a region victory over Archer after dropping a game the previous week to Oconee County. The Panthers travel to Lawrenceville today (Wednesday) to face off against the Mountain View Bears. Mountain View enters play this week on a two game slide, ... [Full Story »]

Road Atlanta to host Superbike Showdown

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Wednesday, April 7. 2010

Road Atlanta’s premiere motorcycle race, the AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown, returns to the legendary track April 16-18. Ticket prices have been discounted up to 20 percent for this year’s race and as always, kids 12 and under get in free. Fans can expect to see a two-wheel frenzy with their favorite riders on their favorite bikes attacking ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Cats look break out of slump

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Wednesday, April 7. 2010

While the Apalachee High School baseball team had been struggling with close games recently, Monday’s game at Clarke Central probably was tougher to handle than most for coach Mike Cavey. The Diamond Wildcats were blanked 15-0 in four innings and were unable to register a hit. The team has not scored a run in the last 15 innings. "We can’t ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Cats look to break out of slump

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Wednesday, April 7. 2010

Another smashing win for Diamond Doggs

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Wednesday, April 7. 2010

The Winder-Barrow High School baseball team was all business Monday afternoon. Coach Brian Smith’s squad made quick work of visiting Habersham Central as the Diamond Doggs took an 11-0 win in 8-AAAA action in five innings to begin the second part of the region schedule. WBHS is now 8-3 in region play and right in the middle of the playoff ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Memorable trip to the Masters

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Wednesday, April 7. 2010

It was 1985 when I made my first — and to this day — only trip to Augusta National. While more time has passed since that spring day than I care to admit, it was a day that will unlikely be forgotten, regardless of how long I am on this mortal rock. During those times I was attempting to take up the sport of golf and while I never did quite ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Doggs to host Habersham

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Monday, April 5. 2010

The Winder-Barrow High School Diamond Doggs will host region foe Habersham Central Monday at 5:30 p.m. Coach Brian Smith's team is coming off back-to-back wins against Madison County and Monroe Area are enter the Habersham contest at 13-3 overall (7-3) in Region 8-AAAA. See Wednesday's edition of the Barrow Journal for a full report on the ...

EJCHS Falls Short On The Links

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Saturday, April 3. 2010

The East Jackson Golf teams found themselves on the short end of the scores in last week’s pairings with Madison County and Athens Christian. The boys placed third, shooting a 217 to Madison County’s 175 and Athens Christian’s 209. For the girls, East Jackson lost to Madison County, 90-126. Following next week’s spring break, East ... [Full Story »]

Down Time Is Practice Time For Tigers Track

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Saturday, April 3. 2010

Following a week off, the Commerce track team has more off time before heading to Jefferson on April 10 to compete in the Jefferson Relays. The boys’ and girls’ teams competed at Habersham Tuesday but results were unavailable at press time. With the Jefferson Relays following Commerce’s spring break, both the Tigers and Lady Tigers should ... [Full Story »]

Weekend opens recreation season

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Saturday, April 3. 2010

The Banks County Park and Recreation Department’s opening day ceremonies are this Saturday, April 3. The BCPRD kicks off the baseball and softball season at 10 a.m. with a parade from the Banks County Elementary School to the number one ball field along Thompson Street. All of the 40 teams will be brought out onto the field to help celebrate ... [Full Story »]

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