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Connections plentiful for AHS, WBHS programs

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Friday, October 29. 2010

David Wagner still vividly remembers the 2007 contest between Winder-Barrow and Apalachee. Then the defensive coordinator for Apalachee, Wagner saw Winder-Barrow take a 12-8 victory on its way to a 4-0 start to the season. Wagner vowed never to lose to the Bulldoggs again. He never did. Wagner is now on the other side of the rivalry, however, ... [Full Story »]

Red Raiders fall to Union Grove

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

Four runs in the top of the first made all the difference as Madison County fell in the first round of the state finals this afternoon in Columbus. Union Grove won 4-0 over the Red Raiders. Coach Doug Kesler said he thought it was a little anxiety from playing on the "big stage." Madison County takes on Loganville tomorrow (Friday) at 11 a.m. ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson Teams Take Second At Home

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

The East Jackson cross country teams turned in strong showings at home last week in their final regular season meets, as both the boys and girls took second place last Tuesday at EJCHS. Both teams look towards this Saturday and the 8-AA Region Championship meet at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson. At East Jackson on Oct. 19, both teams showed they ... [Full Story »]

The ‘Jackson Co. Championship’

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

Local pride on the line for Jefferson, East Jackson No banner or trophy will be awarded Friday but there is one lucrative piece of non-hardware available: county-wide bragging rights. In what’s being billed informally as the “Jackson County championship,” Jefferson (4-4, 2-3) will face East Jackson (3-5, 2-3) at home at 7:30 p.m. While ... [Full Story »]

Pride still matters for Panthers

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

Don't tell Jackson County’s coaches or players that there’s nothing on the line these last two weeks of the season. For a program that won just 10 games from 1998-2008, Jackson County, which hosts Hart County Friday, has the opportunity to post back-to-back four-win seasons or possibly even finish at .500. “There is pride on the line … ... [Full Story »]

Columbus bound: MCHS faces Union Grove in first game of finals

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

It is going to be a long drive for Madison County’s next softball game, but one the Red Raiders gladly take as the team heads to Columbus and the first game of the state finals. Earning a spot in the Elite Eight for the right to play in Columbus has been the team goal all year and the players and coaches are now going to make the most of it ... [Full Story »]

BCHS Senior Night ahead on Fri.

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

Last Friday the Banks County Leopards (3-1, 6-2) felt something that they have only felt one other time this season – the sting of defeat. Fannin County pulled off a 13-12 win over Banks County. The Rebels now move past the Leopards for the top spot in the sub-region. With Fannin County taking on Union County this week, Banks County is still ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Maddox experiencing other side of rivalry

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

Most — if not all — of the offseason talk centered on Apalachee High School and Winder-Barrow High School football was of how David Wagner went from being the Wildcat defensive coordinator to the Bulldogg head coach. While there’s no denying that was big news in these parts, another coaching change between the schools was also important ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: JCCHS girls have sights set on region title

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

Jackson County's goal from day one was to win the girls’ Region 8-AA cross country title, and coach Joseph Brubaker said his team’s focus hasn’t changed with the region meet looming Thursday. “No, it hasn’t,” he said. “We’ve been dealing with a few injuries lately. Hopefully, we’ll tough it out. We’ll talk more this week ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: JHS runners happy to be hosting

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Thursday, October 28. 2010

Jefferson will run the region meet in familiar surroundings. The Dragon and Lady Dragon teams will host the Region 8-AA meet Thursday at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson as both try to qualify for state. “We’re just honored to represent the whole region,” coach Allen Thompson said. “We want everyone to think it’s a first-class meet.” The ... [Full Story »]

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