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LITTLE LADY LEOPARD BASKETBALL LEAGUE

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Tuesday, August 31. 2010

The Banks County Lady Leopard Basketball Program will conduct an instructional Fall Basketball League for girls in grades fifth through seventh with the high school coaches and players coaching and supervising the teams. Players will receive four practice sessions and seven games during the course of the league. Players will also receive a ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: UGA goes 8-4 this fall

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Saturday, August 28. 2010

The University of Georgia’s recent football history can be summed up in four simple words: Good but not great. The Bulldogs have won at least eight games 13 seasons running and claimed two SEC titles over the last eight years, but, alas, no national title. And that’s the argument that Georgia critics will continue to use against the ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS gets lightning-shorted victory

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Saturday, August 28. 2010

Panthers excel on both sides of ball in abbreviated win Jackson County played two lights-out quarters of football Friday, which turned out to be enough. The Panthers (1-0) claimed an abbreviated 14-8 victory at home over Class AAA Johnson-Gainesville after the game was called after halftime following a two-hour lightning delay. With Jackson ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Twin Tales: Recalling great times

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Saturday, August 28. 2010

No, the column today is not going to be about stories regarding the Minnesota baseball franchise. The stories in question today all revolve around two of my best high school friends: Floyd and Lloyd Harris. Let me give you a little background first on how the stories were told to me and how I originally got to know these guys. I grew up in the ... [Full Story »]

MCHS runners start with 2nd place finish

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Saturday, August 28. 2010

A strong opener is about all that can be asked for, and the Madison County cross country team delivered that on Tuesday as the team hosted East Jackson and Hart County. The Madison County boys were led by the Brakrage twins to a second place victory. Corey crossed the line first, followed in a few seconds by Codey. Hart County took first place, ... [Full Story »]

JHS holds off CHS in thriller

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Saturday, August 28. 2010

Blocked FG gives Dragons win fourth straight in rivalry Zach Allen and his Jefferson teammates were flat-out spent by game’s end Friday night, but Allen had one more play left in him. The Dragon senior defensive end and fullback blocked Josh Swistak’s 37-yard field goal attempt as time expired to preserve a 17-14 Dragon victory and give ... [Full Story »]

Blocked FG denies CHS in fourth-straight loss to JHS

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Friday, August 27. 2010

Jefferson’s Zach Allen blocked Josh Swistak’s 37-yard field goal attempt as time expired Friday to preserve a 17-14 Dragon victory and give Jefferson its fourth straight win over Commerce. Commerce lost despite rushing for 271 yards. Most of that came via a stellar night from quarterback Cody Streetman, who ran wild with 185 yards on 32 ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Fall To White Co. 21-14

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Friday, August 27. 2010

The East Jackson Eagles fell just short in their season opener, falling to the Warriors of White County 21-14. After scoring early, the Eagles would carry a 7-0 advantage out of the first quarter. White County would come back to tie the game early in the second quarter, and would score again after recovering an East Jackson fumble with just ... [Full Story »]

Red Raiders drop opener, 21-0

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Friday, August 27. 2010

After holding region newcomer Flowery Branch back in the first quarter, Madison County's defensive could withstand a constant barrage from the Falcons option. 149 yards rushing, with 65 yards passing for Flowery Branch and the Falcons had added their first 8-AAAA region win. Madison County will shake off tonight's loss as the Red Raiders head ... [Full Story »]

BCHS opens with 40-14 win

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Friday, August 27. 2010

Banks County has successfully started 2010 with a tidy 40-14 win over Social Circle. The on the road opener for the Leopards gets the team started on the right foot to overcome last season's 2-8 record. Next week, Big Blue heads to Gainesville to face Riverside Military. For more Leopard football see the Banks County News.

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