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Summer work nears end, fall practice begins Monday

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

Work continues this week for the Winder-Barrow and Apalachee High School football teams. The AHS Wildcats held a morning workout Monday as the final week of summer drills arrived. Coach David Wagner and the WBHS Bulldoggs will host practice sessions later this week as they prepare to begin the new school year Monday and move to regular ... [Full Story »]

Sharing the wisdom

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

Former Jefferson football coach Jim Lofton releases book Former Jefferson coach Jim Lofton spent 50 years on the sidelines, a tenure he says “may or may not be a record.” Either way, the well-traveled coach had things he wanted to say. Lofton, one of the winningest and most well-known high school football figures in the state, has authored ... [Full Story »]

Holton heading north to continue football career

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

JCCHS player signs with Monmouth College Jonathan Holton is determined to play college football — even if that opportunity is 800 miles away. Holton, a former Jackson County Comprehensive High School tight end and outside linebacker, has signed with Monmouth College — a Division III school in Illinois — fulfilling his wish to play at the ... [Full Story »]

Fantastic finish: Sea Dragons fifth at state

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Wednesday, July 28. 2010

The Jefferson Sea Dragons’ swimming season came to a dramatic close this past weekend at the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association Class B/C state swim meet in Tifton, with the team finishing fifth out of 30 squads. Forty-two of the 44 Sea Dragons at state earned medals. Swimmers qualified for the Tifton meet by finishing in the top three ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers Focus On New Season

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Friday, July 23. 2010

After a 3-22 2009-10 girls’ basketball season the Commerce Lady Tigers entered summer practice looking to swing the pendulum in the other direction. With that in mind, coach Eddie McCurley has adopted a new mindset for his team. “Our slogan for next year is called ‘Here and Now,’” he said. “What we’re trying to get the kids to ... [Full Story »]

Day Camp a ‘huge success’

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Thursday, July 22. 2010

The Madison County Recreation Department recently completed its five sessions of Summer Day Camp. This year’s camps, under the direction of Dee Reynolds, had numerous Madison County children taking part. During these camps, the children participated in arts and crafts, games and special events. "We would like to thank the Madison County ... [Full Story »]

BC 2-0 after first summer game

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Thursday, July 22. 2010

After a week of practice, the Banks County Lady Leopards softball team has already shown that the girls have a drive to win, picking up the first two summer league games last Thursday. Despite the win, the Lady Leopards still have plenty of work ahead before the season begins in August. "The girls are working hard and getting better," said head ... [Full Story »]

Sharks Net Third In League Event

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Wednesday, July 21. 2010

The Commerce Tiger Sharks turned in a strong performance over the weekend in the North Georgia Swim League Championships, held at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville and at the Ruby Albright Aquatic Center in Habersham County. Up next is the State Championship swim meet, scheduled for this Friday and Saturday at Tifton. The Tiger ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles Prepare For 2010

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Wednesday, July 21. 2010

With the fall high school sports season on the horizon, the East Jackson Lady Eagles volleyball team is looking for improvement as the program enters its fourth season. Last year, the Lady Eagles went 5-23, overall, an improvement over the 2-30 record they posted in 2008, but winless in area play. “We realized coming in that we wouldn’t be ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers Zero In On New Season

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Wednesday, July 21. 2010

With the 2010 softball season looming on the horizon, the Commerce Lady Tigers are in a rebuilding mode. But after going 12-12 overall and 7-3 in the region last year, Commerce also seeks some improvement. The Lady Tigers are currently taking part in an eight-game summer series to get some experience under their belts. They enter 2010 after ... [Full Story »]

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