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Wildcats bounce back, defeat Salem

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Wednesday, September 22. 2010

After suffering its first regular season loss in almost two years a week earlier, the Apalachee High School football team shook off the natural disappointment that comes with a setback of that nature and returned to its winning ways Friday night. The Wildcats (2-1) defeated visiting Salem (2-2) 24-7 behind another strong ground attack. While ... [Full Story »]

Hart Co. 27, JHS 17: Dragons stumble in second half

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Sunday, September 19. 2010

This wasn’t the kind of welcome Jefferson wanted to give Hart County to Region 8-AA. Hart County, which dropped down from Region 8-AAA this year, scored 15 unanswered points in the second half Friday to hand Jefferson (2-2, 0-1) a 27-17 loss and its first setback in subregion play. Hart County (2-1-1, 1-0) rolled up 211 yards on the ground in ... [Full Story »]

Friday Photos: Hart Co. 27, Jefferson 17

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Saturday, September 18. 2010

COLUMN: An interview with sporting greats

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Saturday, September 18. 2010

I’ve always enjoyed playing games. It didn’t matter if the game was an athletic contest or a board game, I just like competing. One game, if you can really call it a game, that I have always enjoyed playing is the old parlor game of “Famous People.” That’s my name for it but I’m not sure it really has a name. You’re at a social ... [Full Story »]

Hart Co. 27, JHS 17: Dragons stumble in second half

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Friday, September 17. 2010

HARTWELL -- This wasn't the kind of welcome Jefferson wanted to give Hart County to Region 8-AA. Hart County, which dropped down to Region 8-AAA this year, scored 15 unanswered points in the second half Friday to hand Jefferson (2-2) a 27-17 loss and its first setback in subregion play. Hart County (2-1-1) rolled up 211 yards on the ground in ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Make History With 43-34 Win Over Washington-Wilkes

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Friday, September 17. 2010

They say the third time's the charm. In two previous match-ups, the Commerce Tigers had come up short against Washington-Wilkes. But on Friday night, Commerce picked up their first win in school history over Washington-Wilkes, winning 43-34 on the road. The victory gives the Tigers their first win of 2010, and a much needed boost as they ... [Full Story »]

Panthers Fall To East Jackson 29-14

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Friday, September 17. 2010

A failure to capitalize on a fumble plagued East Jackson team may have cost the Jackson County Panthers a region win Friday night, not to mention bragging rights in what’s sure to become an annual in-county rivalry. The Eagles lost the ball four times to fumbles, but the Panthers only managed to score twice against East Jackson, as the Eagles ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Best Panthers, Win 29-14

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Friday, September 17. 2010

Despite losing the ball four times on fumbles, including three while in scoring position, the East Jackson Eagles still managed to defeat the Jackson County Panthers 29-14 Friday night at East Jackson. The Eagles would take control early, scoring twice in the first quarter to take a 13-0 lead, with a failed two-point conversion on their second ... [Full Story »]

MCHS runners head to Eagle Run on Saturday

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Friday, September 17. 2010

Madison County’s cross-country team had a strong showing last week as the varsity boys made quite an impression at Cedar Shoals on Sept. 7. The Red Raider runners went first, second, fourth, fifth and seventh. Dalton Owensby took first place followed by Corey Brakhage, Ben Larkins and Steven Tucker. Cedar Shoals took the other positions in ... [Full Story »]

Volley Eagles To Face Panthers Monday

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Friday, September 17. 2010

After a busy week, the East Jackson Lady Eagles volleyball team is taking a moment to catch its breath. They’ll return to the court on Monday as they travel across the county to face the Lady Panthers of Jackson County, along with East Hall. Match time is scheduled for 6 p.m. against East Hall, with the Jackson County match to follow. On ... [Full Story »]

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