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Neighbors Collide

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Thursday, October 21. 2010

Players psyched for first JHS-JCCHS game in 25 years If there’s a consensus opinion among players from both Jackson County and Jefferson about getting to play each other this year, it’s this: Finally. The Panthers and Dragons meet for the first time in 25 years Friday when they play at 7:30 p.m. at Jefferson’s Memorial Stadium. “It’s ... [Full Story »]

Brakhage takes first at Banks Co.

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Thursday, October 21. 2010

It is the final stretch before the 8-AAAA region cross-country meet and Madison County started with a strong finish at Banks County on Monday. The Red Raider runners competed at Banks County to end the regular season meets with a first-place runner and second-place finish overall. Now the team prepares to head to Conyers next Thursday to ... [Full Story »]

CC boys go 4 years undefeated at home

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Thursday, October 21. 2010

Banks County’s cross-country program honored the 16 seniors on the team during Monday’s home meet. The team responded with the boys continuing to dominate, winning over Madison County, Franklin County, Towns County and Commerce. The win on Monday makes four consecutive years that the boys have gone undefeated at home. The accomplishment ... [Full Story »]

Red Raiders going to Columbus [with photos]

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Wednesday, October 20. 2010

The pressure was on Wednesday evening as Madison County hosted Northwest Whitefield in the second round of the state playoffs. In the first game the Red Raiders defeated the Bruins 8-3 after seven innings. In game two, it was a nail-biter finish as Madison County held onto a two run lead as Northwest Whitefield got runners on third and second. ... [Full Story »]

Devil Of A Challenge

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Wednesday, October 20. 2010

East Jackson Shutout By North Oconee 30-0 The Eagle Nation knew going into Friday night that it faced a tough battle against the undefeated North Oconee Titans. But few expected what transpired, as North Oconee held East Jackson scoreless, winning 30-0 and handing the Eagles their second region loss in as many games. That makes this week’s ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Host Wolverines

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Wednesday, October 20. 2010

Commerce Loses Late To Athens Academy 28-21 After recording their first region loss of the season last Friday, the Commerce Tigers will host the Prince Avenue Wolverines this Friday for homecoming. The 28-21 loss to Athens Academy dropped the Tigers to 2-1 in 8-A, and 3-4 overall for the season. And if Commerce fans expect a cakewalk for ... [Full Story »]

Champions Crowned At GMP

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Wednesday, October 20. 2010

Brittany Finley accepted plenty of autographs before and signed even more after becoming the first woman to win a division season championship at Gresham Motorsports Park Saturday night. Finley, who had fans sign the hood of her No. 36 Truck division entry as part of a Susan G. Komen Foundation cancer awareness campaign prior to her race, ... [Full Story »]

Drew Named Commerce A.D.

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Wednesday, October 20. 2010

Commerce High School principal Donnie Drew will get additional duties as of Jan. 1. Superintendent of schools James E. “Mac” McCoy said Drew will become the CHS athletic director upon the retirement of longtime CHS coach and athletic director Steve Savage. Drew’s compensation has not been determined yet, McCoy said. He said the AD job ... [Full Story »]

Eagle Teams Place Fourth At MainStreet

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Wednesday, October 20. 2010

The East Jackson cross country teams are hitting their stride at a good time, as the end of regular season looms. Up next is the 8-AA Region Championship meet, coming up on Oct. 30 at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson. That will be followed by the 8-AA state championship on Nov. 6 at Carrollton. East Jackson turned in two more strong performances last ... [Full Story »]

Scouting report: Jackson Co.-Jefferson

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Wednesday, October 20. 2010

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