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A lot on the line

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Thursday, August 12. 2010

Dragons know rest of region will be gunning for them Two-time defending region champion Jefferson may have graduated 17 seniors off last year’s team — 12 of which played on both sides of the football — but the Dragons know that no one in the region is feeling sorry for them. Senior Zach Allen, a standout fullback and defensive end, said ... [Full Story »]

MCHS heads to Hart Co. Friday

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Thursday, August 12. 2010

Things are about to get a lot more exciting on Friday nights in Madison County. The Madison County High School Red Raiders are ready to retake the yard and kick off the 2010 season of high school football. This week, the Red Raiders head over to Hart County for the first of two preseason scrimmages. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night. Even ... [Full Story »]

Back on the gridiron, BCHS scrimmages Franklin, Fri.

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Thursday, August 12. 2010

The countdown is almost over, only nine days separate the Banks County gridiron Leopards from the start of another season. With the season opener taking place on the road Aug. 27, at Social Circle, fans who can’t make the drive can see the Leopards in action this week as the team host Franklin County in the preseason scrimmage. Kickoff is set ... [Full Story »]

Returning Panthers ready to step up

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Thursday, August 12. 2010

Sure, Jackson County said goodbye to 21 seniors off last year’s squad, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a host of Panther seniors waiting to lead this fall. Jackson County, which kicked off its season unofficially Saturday with picture day, has 16 seniors on this year’s roster as it works toward its season opener Aug. 27 against ... [Full Story »]

Softball opens with Leadoff Classic

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Thursday, August 12. 2010

This is the week Madison County softball fans have been waiting for – the start of the Lady Red Raiders’ season. The girls swung into action on Wednesday, Aug. 11, in the first round of the Leadoff Classic played at the Madison County Recreation Department. Madison County faced Morgan County, followed by a game against Elbert County. Not ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards host Chestatee in season opener

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Thursday, August 12. 2010

The summer is finally over for the Lady Leopards. Today, Wednesday, the Banks County softball team begins the 2010 season hosting Chestatee High School. The JV team hits the field first at 4:15 p.m. with the varsity girls coming out swinging for the fence at 5:55 p.m. Leading up to opening day, the girls spent last month in practice and ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Community rallies around one of its own

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Thursday, August 12. 2010

I can't say I know Kristen Clack personally. It’s that way with most high school athletes I cover. While I know them for what they do on the field or on the court, the age difference prevents me from really knowing them. Yet, I have grown to respect Kristen Clack and what she means to her family, her school, her teams, her community. Too ... [Full Story »]

Pro Late Models Roar Back To GMP Saturday

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Wednesday, August 11. 2010

A spot in the World Crown 125 Pro Late Model race will be on line Saturday night when a full field of PLM competitors take the green flag at Gresham Motorsports Park. The winner of the 100-lap main event Saturday evening will be guaranteed a spot in the Pro Late Model portion of the three-day, 27th annual World Crown classic event to be run at ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers Open New Season Thurs.

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Wednesday, August 11. 2010

With the loss of several seniors from last year’s team, the Commerce Lady Tigers softball team looks to regroup as it prepares for the 2010 season. When the varsity team takes to the field in their season opener this Thursday at Towns County, they will have only two position players returning – second base and center field. All the other ... [Full Story »]

Tigers: 17 Days And Counting

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Wednesday, August 11. 2010

As Steve Miller once sang, “Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’ into the future.” For Commerce Tiger football fans, the 2010 season is edging closer with each passing day. The Tigers will open up their season on Aug. 27, hosting their long-time rivals, the Jefferson Dragons. The Tigers hope to end a three-game losing streak ... [Full Story »]

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