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Volleyball: Panthers down rival East Jackson

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Wednesday, September 8. 2010

Jackson County is now one match up in its rivalry with East Jackson after defeating the Eagles in an intense three-set meeting Thursday in an Area 8-AA/A North match. The Panthers won the first game 25-23, but fell 25-16 in the second before taking the third game 25-17. “It was an intense night, and I was proud of how my players kept calm,” ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: Dragons grab 15th win

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Wednesday, September 8. 2010

Jefferson moved to 15-5 after splitting a pair of marathon matches Thursday in Oakwood, losing to Buford and beating West Hall. The Dragons fell to Buford 25-22, 22-25, 25-22 in the first match. “We played volleyball the way it is supposed to be played,” coach Mike Paul said. “I was very proud of our team although we came up just ... [Full Story »]

Jones, Shorter Hawks part of historic game

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Wednesday, September 8. 2010

Shorter University hoped to spoil Georgia State’s party last week in the Georgia Dome but among all the hype and hoopla of a new program starting, it was a familiar football theme which went a long way to deciding the outcome. Turnovers plagued Shorter, coached by former Winder-Barrow High School coach Phil Jones, and as a result — at least ... [Full Story »]

Heavyweight battle: Wildcats vs. Falcons could have playoff impact

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Wednesday, September 8. 2010

It’s early in the 2010 season but if ever a matchup at this stage of a football campaign had a heavy significance attached, this one could be it. Apalachee High School will travel to Flowery Branch Friday and the winner of the contest could be on a strong track to eventually qualify for the playoffs. “They are a very good football team,” ... [Full Story »]

Falcons pass by Bulldoggs

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Wednesday, September 8. 2010

While the scoreboard may not necessarily indicate it, the Winder-Barrow High School football team competed against Flowery Branch last Friday on the road. The 28-0 final score left the Bulldoggs 0-2 during the early portion of the 2010 season, but coach David Wagner believes good times are ahead. “You walk away (after last Friday’s game) ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats' Hill praised for work ethic

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Monday, September 6. 2010

Shaun Hill plays a position that normally doesn’t receive a great deal of publicity. Despite this, the Apalachee High School senior lineman is already gaining the attention of those who following the sport of football closely. Hill, a senior lineman for the Wildcats this fall, has earned the attention of scouts from such schools as the ... [Full Story »]

SEE PHOTOS: Jefferson's Chris Davis and other Bulldogs vs. UL-Lafayette

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Saturday, September 4. 2010

SEE PHOTOS: Jefferson's Chris Davis, other Bulldogs vs. UL-Lafayette

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Saturday, September 4. 2010

MCHS looking for a win

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Saturday, September 4. 2010

Madison County’s volleyball team is still looking for a win, but the girls are improving with more time on the floor. Last week, the Lady Raiders traveled to Habersham Central on Tuesday. It was Raiders versus Raiders as it came down to a battle for the third game to determine who would win the match. After losing the first game 25-19, ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Fall Just Short Against Lions, 31-28

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Friday, September 3. 2010

For the second time in as many weeks, the Commerce Tigers came up just three points short of a shot at victory as they lost Friday night to the Franklin County Lions 31-28. The Lions would get on the board first, taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. By the end of the first half, Franklin County had run the lead to a 17-0 advantage. The ... [Full Story »]

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