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Lady Leopards struggle with injuries late in the season

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Friday, September 24. 2010

The Lady Leopards had a moment of déjà vu last Thursday as Banks County took on Union County on the road. Banks County’s softball team was handed its eighth loss of the season in a repeat of an earlier loss, 6-0, against Union County. With the loss to Union on the back of a 7-2 fall to Dawson County, the Lady Leopards were 3-3 in region ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Football experts ready to call in

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Friday, September 24. 2010

“Welcome again football faithful to another edition of the ‘Post Game Call in Show.’ We’ll go over how our team did today on the gridiron and let you — the true coaching experts — have your say. Without additional delay let’s go to Bubba Bulldawg on Line 1:” “I tell you what, I don’t know what’s wrong with all the coaches ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL PHOTOS: Jackson Co. vs. Elbert Co.

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Friday, September 24. 2010

MCHS looks to Habersham for needed W

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Friday, September 24. 2010

It’s a redemption week for the Madison County varsity football team. Coming off a loss to Loganville, the Red Raiders (1-3, 1-3) need a win over Habersham County (0-4, 0-4), but head coach Randell Owens knows those other Raiders from Mt. Airy need a “W” too. Comparing Habersham to a wounded animal, Owens said winless Habersham will play ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Travel to Banks Co. Sept. 30

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Friday, September 24. 2010

The Commerce Cross Country Tigers got their season underway last week in a four-team meet at Rabun Gap. The Tigers will next take part in a meet in Banks County on Thursday, Sept. 30. Commerce had four runners at Rabun Gap, which was not enough to qualify for a team score. Andrew Brookshire finished 11th overall, with Jeffery Henderson turning ... [Full Story »]

Back on track Cats to host Heritage

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Friday, September 24. 2010

The Apalachee High School football team returned to what has been customary for the Wildcats last week by posting a region win on the gridiron. AHS defeated Salem 24-7 (see game story on page 4B) and hopes to stay on track in the fight for a postseason berth when Heritage visits R. Harold Harrison Stadium this week. “Heritage is a good ... [Full Story »]

WBHS to face No. 2 Clarke Central

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Friday, September 24. 2010

David Wagner is not one to back down from a challenge. While the Winder-Barrow High School football coach knows his team faces a big challenge in Clarke Central this week, the Bulldogg mentor is also looking forward to it. “I don’t think anyone who coaches or plays this game gets great satisfaction out of playing someone who is not near ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Win Two In A Row

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Thursday, September 23. 2010

The Commerce Lady Tigers have picked up two wins in a row after recording a victory last Tuesday over the Lady Eagles of Athens Christian. Next, they’ll head to Hiawassee Thursday at 5:00 to face the Towns County Lady Indians, who enter play this week still looking for their first victory of 2010. “They’ve been struggling, so hopefully ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson faces Madison Co. Wed.

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Thursday, September 23. 2010

The East Jackson Lady Eagles are looking for a chance to turn their luck around after dropping their third straight game last week, 4-3, to Oglethorpe County. The Lady Eagles will face Madison County today (Wednesday) in Danielsville. The Red Raiders enter the week with a six-game winning streak, going 6-2 in 8-AAAA and 22-3 overall. ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles Defeat Jackson Co.

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Thursday, September 23. 2010

The East Jackson Lady Volleyball Eagles picked the right time to snap a losing streak, as they beat in-county rival Jackson County on Monday. They’ll try to add some more checks in their win column on Thursday, when they travel to Gainesville to face the Red Elephants and Tallulah Falls. Start time against Tallulah Falls is slated for 6 p.m. ... [Full Story »]

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