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Gowder places third at state

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Thursday, May 13. 2010

After being postponed due to weather, the state golf tournament managed to hold a full round on Monday. Banks County’s freshman Lady Leopard, Cara Gowder, brought home a third place victory after shooting an 85 during the competition. The state golf tournament was held at the Alpharetta Athletic Club. Coach Len Dalton said that Gowder ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Begin Spring Football

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Thursday, May 13. 2010

The East Jackson Eagle football team took to the practice field over the last week in preparation for what it hopes will be another successful year of Eagles Football. According to head coach Frank Caputo, about 110 kids signed up to take part in spring practice. “I’m not sure that they’ve all been on the field, but we’ve been real ... [Full Story »]

Southern Nationals set for this weekend

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Thursday, May 13. 2010

Atlanta Dragway will host Top Fuel Dragsters and Fuel Funny Cars during this weekend for the 30th annual running of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals. Top Fuel Dragsters and Fuel Funny Cars will headline the show, along with Pro Stock Cars and Pro Stock Motorcycles. New for 2010 is the Pro Modified class, along with hundreds ... [Full Story »]

Dragons face Titans Wednesday

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010

A pair of victories last Friday against Crawford County advanced the Jefferson Dragons to the Sweet 16 in state playoff action. The Dragons will continue to have home field advantage this week, as they play host to the Titans of Blessed Trinity today (Wednesday). The Titans advanced to the Sweet 16 last week by defeating Chattooga County in two ... [Full Story »]

Panthers hit the field for spring practice

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010

The excitement level is definitely up this week for the Panther Nation, as spring football practice got under way last week at JCCHS. Panther coach Billy Kirk said around 93 kids came out last week as the team prepares for a season of AA football after three years against bigger AAA teams. “There’s a lot of excitement around here right ... [Full Story »]

Gresham to host Hall of Fame night Saturday

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010

Some of the greatest drivers in the history of Georgia Stock Car Racing will be on hand this Saturday at Gresham Motorsports Park as the track presents Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Night. The event, part of the Carquest 100 Pro Late Model race, will honor the 2009 Georgia Racing Hall of Fame inductees with a trackside presentation during ... [Full Story »]

Spring practice under way for Jefferson

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010

With the warmer temperatures come the usual things you seen in spring. Flowers, blue skies, wild birds and pigskin flying through the air. Yep, spring football practice is under way in Jefferson. The Jefferson Dragons hit the practice field last week to begin preparations for the 2010 season and the defense of their hard earned region 8-AA ... [Full Story »]

Local athletes bring home state medals

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010

Freshman Dennia Earnest took fourth in the high jump for Apalachee while Amanda Cope earned two top-eight showings for Winder-Barrow High School at the Class AAAA state track meet in Albany last week. Earnest cleared 5-2 in the high jump and was on the winner’s stand during her first trip to Albany. Cope, who has been a force all spring for ... [Full Story »]

Sprinting to the finish

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010

Three Red Raiders competing in state meet Three members of the Madison County High School boys’ track team will put the finishing touches on what’s been a banner year for the Red Raider program — perhaps adding another chapter. Madison County, which won three invitational meets this year and finished second in Region 8-AAAA, is sending ... [Full Story »]

Baseball in review: AHS coach to shake things up in 2011

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Wednesday, May 12. 2010

Apalachee High School baseball coach Mike Cavey will look at shaking things up for 2011. The Diamond Wildcat coach will look at not only his lineup on the field but even the way he approaches mentoring the team. AHS started the 2010 season with plenty of promise, including an upset of county and region rival Winder-Barrow, but the team seemed ... [Full Story »]

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