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Scouting report: North Oconee-JCCHS

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

Scouting report: Oglethorpe Co.-JHS

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

Softball: JCCHS tops East Jackson, Banks Co. to keep playoff hopes in reach

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

Faced with must-win situations, the Jackson County Comprehensive High School softball team continues to do just that. After falling to Banks County 5-4 Monday in extra innings in the first round of the region tournament, Jackson County rebounded in the losers’ bracket with a pair of wins by a combined 15-2 margin. (For coverage of JCCHS's ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Jefferson softball team bounces back with win over Oglethorpe County Tues.

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

For Jefferson’s softball team, it’s now a series of one-game seasons. Relegated to the loser’s bracket of the Region 8-AA tournament after an 8-0 loss to Dawson County Tuesday, the Dragons responded with a 10-2 victory over Oglethorpe County later that afternoon to keep its state tournament hopes alive. “Again, a sign of maturity,” ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Jefferson bounces back with win over Oglethorpe County Tues.

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

For Jefferson’s softball team, it’s now a series of one-game seasons. (Note: For coverage of JHS's recent rematch with Jackson County, see the story and photos ). Relegated to the loser’s bracket of the Region 8-AA tournament after an 8-0 loss to Dawson County Tuesday, the Dragons responded with a 10-2 victory over Oglethorpe County later ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards end season with .500 record

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

The end of the 2010 season came sooner than the Lady Leopards were hoping as Banks County fell to Fannin County and to Jackson County on Tuesday. Banks County (14-4; 5-5) leaves the 2010 season with a straight .500 record in both region and overall play. The trip to the region tournament was a bumpy one as the Lady Leopards had a disappointing ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats pour on offense against Madison County

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

It was the tale of two halves on Friday when Apalachee High School avoided the trap game at Madison County High School and ultimately turned it into a blowout. The Wildcats entered halftime with a 20-14 deficit before routing the Red Raiders with seven touchdowns in the second half for 63-20 Region 8-AAAA victory. “You come into a game as the ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs miss chances for victory

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

When all was said and done Friday night, Winder-Barrow High School football players and coaches were left with a “what might have been” frame of mind. The Bulldoggs dropped a 21-0 Region 8-AAAA contest to Habersham Central. The loss drops WBHS to 0-5 as it prepares for a road trip to Heritage this Friday. “We didn’t finish drives,” ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: Smith, Bowles lead JHS to third-place showing

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

Led by Cara Smith’s 21:28, Jefferson’s girls finished third in the Patriot Races Saturday in Oglethorpe County. Smith finished sixth overall. Reece Bowles, who finished 13th, added a 22:02 as the Lady Dragons finished with 94 points. Jefferson placed behind region rivals East Jackson (82 points) and Jackson County (45 points). Nine girls ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: Aikens, Lady Panthers win Patriot Races

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Wednesday, October 6. 2010

Brittany Aikens outran the field at the Patriot Races Saturday to lead Jackson County to a team victory in the nine-team event hosted by Oglethorpe County. Rachel Pasko followed Aikens’ first-place with a third-place showing. “I’m very pleased with how our girls ran,” coach Joseph Brubaker said. “I think they all did well. I ... [Full Story »]

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