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COLUMN: Patience needed, but WBHS can be successful

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Wednesday, May 26. 2010

The David Wagner era at Winder-Barrow High School has begun and early signs point toward what can be a successful venture for the man who was a key part of the success enjoyed across town. However, there are factors which must go into this if it is going to work and the first and foremost is patience. There is going to have to be patience among ... [Full Story »]

Red Raiders close out spring practice with annual scrimmage

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Monday, May 24. 2010

An opponent won’t set foot on Red Raider Field until Aug. 27, when Flowery Branch comes to town. But Madison County fans got a sneak preview of the 2010 football team May 14, when the school closed out its spring practice with the annual Red/Gray scrimmage. The gray squad won 21-7. Madison County head football Coach Randell Owens said he ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Looking at some great sports dynasties

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Sunday, May 23. 2010

One of the great things about sports are the debates it can fuel among its fans. Who was the better player — Hank Aaron or Mickey Mantle? Who’s the best college football coach of all time —Joe Paterno or Bear Bryant? Should we have the designated hitter rule in baseball? And who would you rather have on your team — Magic Johnson or ... [Full Story »]

Five compete in Nancy Jo tourney

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Friday, May 21. 2010

Three Banks County High School students recently competed in the Nancy Jo Tennis Tournament at Stephens County High School, along with other county residents. The ninth annual benefit tournament was held April 30-May 2. The proceeds go towards the American Cancer Society the tourney is named for the late Nancy Jo Huelsman of Toccoa, who was an ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Tie For 13th At State

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Friday, May 21. 2010

The Commerce track season officially ended with the boys finishing in a three-way tie for 13th at the Georgia Olympics in Jefferson. Scoring 11 points, the Tigers tried with Greenville and Galloway at last week’s state meet. In class A competition, Pelham came away with the highest team results with 68 points, followed by Eagle’s Landing ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS Finishes Spring Practice

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Friday, May 21. 2010

Spring practice wrapped up Tuesday for the East Jackson Eagles as they continue to prepare for the 2010 football season. Head football coach Frank Caputo said the enthusiasm his players have exhibited on the practice field has been infectious. “I’m just tickled to death at the job that our coaches are doing and that our kids are doing,” ... [Full Story »]

Two Panthers chosen to 16U team

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Friday, May 21. 2010

Trey Sorrells and Austin Robinson have been selected to be part of the first ever Georgia Dugout Club 16U Team GA. In the past, the Georgia Dugout Club has hosted a Senior Team GA and Junior Team GA for the best players in their respective classes and this year have expanded it to include a 16U team. Sorrells and Robinson were chosen amongst ... [Full Story »]

Dragons wrap up spring football practice

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Thursday, May 20. 2010

Spring practice wrapped up this week for the defending 8-AA region champion Jefferson Dragons. Due to last week’s state track and field meet, the Dragons got only nine days of practice in as opposed to the usual ten. But the team made the most of their time, despite wet weather early last week, as they prepare to defend their title in the ... [Full Story »]

Smothers places for Panthers at state meet

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Thursday, May 20. 2010

Last weekend’s AAA state meet at Jefferson proved to be an important one for the Jackson County Panthers track and field team. Two Panthers qualified for the meet, as Charles Smothers competed in the 100-meter dash while Jordan Perez qualified in the discus. Smothers came home with a sixth place overall finish in the 100-meters, marking the ... [Full Story »]

Intra-squad scrimmage ahead on Fri.

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Thursday, May 20. 2010

A preview of what to expect this fall from the Banks County gridiron Leopards is coming up this Friday as the team plays an intra-squad scrimmage on May 21. Friday night also features the middle school team scrimmage at 6:30 p.m. at the high school football field, with the high school playing at 7:30 p.m. To get into the games, each person’s ... [Full Story »]

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