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Lady Leopards get set for region opener on Thurs.

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

The Lady Leopards took one on the chin last Friday as Banks County recorded it’s first loss during the first round of the Threads Invitational at Stephens County. Several errors contributed to the loss in what coaches said should have been a 3-0 game turned into a 7-0 game with Banks being on the short end. The loss was brushed aside as the ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: JHS falls to 8-3, hosting play date Sat.

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

Jefferson is now 8-3 after a pair of road losses to Hebron Christian and Flowery Branch Tuesday. The Dragons return to action Thursday at Rabun County at 6 p.m. and will host a play date Saturday at the Jefferson gym, featuring six teams. Action starts at 9 a.m. Playing both matches Tuesday at Hebron’s Dacula campus, the Dragons fell to the ... [Full Story »]

Rain Washes Out Lady Tigers

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

Rain wreaked havoc with the schedules of several high school softball programs last week, including that of the Commerce Lady Tigers. Last Tuesday’s match-up with Athens Christian was washed out, as was Saturday’s Commerce tournament, which has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25. Next up for the Lady Tigers is more tournament play, ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Open With Dragons Friday

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

The wait is almost over for the Tiger Nation, as Friday night marks the opening of the 2010 high school football season. For the Commerce Tigers, it’s the latest renewal of an old rivalry between Commerce and the Jefferson Dragons. Jefferson has won in the last three meetings of the teams, taking last year’s contest 30-13. Kickoff is at 8 ... [Full Story »]

Eagles To War On Warriors

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

It’s been almost eight months since the East Jackson Eagles have been on the gridiron against an opponent under real game conditions. The last time, the Eagles came up short against Lovett in the second round of state playoff action following the strongest season in East Jackson’s short history. That year saw the Eagles go 10-2 overall and ... [Full Story »]

NASCAR Returns To GMP Saturday

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

NASCAR has a long history of racing in Jackson County. Saturday night, more history will be written at Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson, as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will make their only Georgia appearance of the season in the American Fence Association 150. Drivers expected to take part include 2009 series champ Ryan Truex, Max ... [Full Story »]

Boyett tops UAB depth chart

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

Danielsville native as defensive end Madison County alumnae Connor Boyett is a true freshman at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and is making a name for himself by moving to the top of the depth chart for defensive end. According to The Birmingham News, UAB head coach Neil Callaway said the move was one of the biggest surprises on ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Always remember, WBHS, AHS combine to make one community

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Thursday, August 26. 2010

There’s nothing wrong with a good, old-fashioned rivalry. In fact, that’s part of what makes high school athletics — especially football — great. It’s our team against your team. Our school against your school. Our town against your town. Our kids against your kids. Like anything though, there should be a limit to how far a rivalry ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs begin Wagner era Friday

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Wednesday, August 25. 2010

Game week dawned on Winder-Barrow High School Monday morning. Specific preparation for Friday’s 2010 season opener arrived Sunday for the Bulldogg coaches as they met to discuss the game plan and to begin the final push for the season. For new head coach David Wagner, there is a sense of worry, not so much about the opponent his team will ... [Full Story »]

Lady Wildcats continue early season success

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Wednesday, August 25. 2010

The Apalachee High School softball team may be small on numbers but their victory total is climbing rapidly. Coach Mike Cavey’s team is now 8-1-1 after defeating Grayson 4-3 Monday. In what the coach termed an “intense” game, the Lady Cats got another strong performance from Ashley Gunter on the pitcher’s mound. “It was amazing,” ... [Full Story »]

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