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SEE PHOTOS: Jefferson 17, Commerce 14

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Friday, August 27. 2010

Here are photos from Jefferson's 17-14 victory over Commerce in the 65th installment of the JHS-CHS series. Jefferson takes the field for the 65th time in its rivalry with Commerce. Photo by Ben Munro Jefferson students react after the Dragons take the field Friday. Photo by Ben Munro Commerce fans welcome the Tigers Friday night before ... [Full Story »]

AHS picked third in 8-AAAA

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Friday, August 27. 2010

The Clarke Central Gladiators, who advanced all the way to the Class AAAA state championship game in 2009, are the preseason pick to win Region 8-AAAA. The poll was voted on by sports writers who cover schools in the region. Clarke Central received all but one first place vote with the other going to Rockdale County, which battled the ... [Full Story »]

Cross Country Eagles Open Season Sat.

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Friday, August 27. 2010

The East Jackson Eagles will get their 2010 season under way at the NEGA Championships Saturday in Athens. For the boys, it will be the first steps towards defending their runner-up finish in state competition last year. The girls will be looking to improve on a sixth-place result at state last year. Other teams expected to take part in ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles 4-4 On Season

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Friday, August 27. 2010

The East Jackson Lady Eagle volleyball team experienced mixed results last week, beating Madison County and Walnut Grove but dropping two matches to West Hall. They will host Alcovy and Gainesville Thursday. Start time against Alcovy is 5 p.m., with the Gainesville match to follow at 7 p.m. The Lady Eagles beat Alcovy 2-0 on the opening ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles Fall To Lumpkin Co.

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Friday, August 27. 2010

It’s been a wet and rainy start to the softball season for the East Jackson Lady Eagles. After dropping their season opener to Archer, East Jackson was slated to face its first region opponent last Tuesday by hosting Elbert County. Wet weather caused that game to be cancelled, so the Lady Eagles’ next match-up was against Lumpkin County ... [Full Story »]

Pigskin Preview - Will the Red Raiders Rise in 2010?

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Friday, August 27. 2010

Is 2010 going to be the year for Madison County to get back to the postseason? That seems to be the question as the Red Raiders prepare to start the season this Friday against Flowery Branch. Replacing the worst team in the region with a team that had a serious bid in the playoffs last year, just means that Madison County gets to welcome the ... [Full Story »]

Pigskin Preview - BCHS faces the mountain schools

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Friday, August 27. 2010

It is time – Banks County gridiron Leopards retake the field Friday night for the start of the 2010 season. The only question is, how are the Leopards going to handle playing with the mountain schools? Banks County joins the north side of the region this season as region realignment forced the 8-AA region to be subdivided once again. Head ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson Vs. Commerce: The War Wages On

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

Can Dragons keep win streak intact? Jefferson’s seniors don’t know what it’s like to lose to Commerce and certainly don’t want to find out now. With three straight wins in the series to its credit, this Dragon class goes for the career sweep of Commerce Friday when the two teams meet for the 65th time. When asked at practice Monday, ... [Full Story »]

Davis, defending champs return

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

For Apalachee High School, 2010 is a new day. While the Wildcats were the king of the mountain in Region 8-AAAA last season, AHS coach Shane Davis knows that’s all behind the team now. “What we did last season was special,” Davis said. “However, it’s time to move on and concentrate on this year and look at accomplishing more great ... [Full Story »]

Lady Raiders move to 6-1 for season

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

The Madison County Lady Raiders are 6-1 for the season after shutting down North Oconee Monday night. With Apalachee visiting today, (Thursday) at 7 p.m., Madison County looks for a region win before finishing up the delayed Leadoff Classic on Saturday. Against Apalachee, the Wildcats have a one game advantage in the series between the schools, ... [Full Story »]

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