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Lady Wildcats eye next contest

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

Tuesday’s game against visiting East Jackson was something of a cakewalk for the Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats. Despite posting a 47-28 win in a game in which it never trailed, AHS will have to be prepared for tougher battles down the road, according to its coach. “Sometimes you need games like this, but you don’t want to be ... [Full Story »]

Success Story

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

Perseverance pays off for Jefferson’s Brandon Mosley The Georgia Dome is a straight 60-mile shot down I-85 from Brandon Mosley’s hometown of Jefferson. But the 21-year-old’s journey to Saturday’s SEC title game has been much more longer and winding. The former Jefferson Dragon and current Auburn Tiger paid his dues on the lower rungs ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: JHS looks to pick up pace

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

Jefferson's basketball team is off to a 2-1 start, but head coach Bolling DuBose said his team needs to quicken its step in these coming weeks. The Dragons — who like to run up and down the floor and score points in bunches — didn’t light up the scoreboard in any of their three games in Jefferson’s tip-off tournament last week in a ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Early season marked by near misses

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

JHS girls’ two losses have come by a combined four points Add a free throw here or there. Subtract a turnover or two. Jefferson just might be 3-0. Instead the Lady Dragons (1-2) are off to a mediocre start after losing narrowly twice during last week’s Tabo’s Tip-Off Tournament at Jefferson High School. “I think we’re going to be in ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: Tough fourth quarter drops Jackson Co. to 0-4

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

An effective fourth-quarter run by Oconee County foiled Jackson County’s hopes of getting into the win column Tuesday and stealing a road victory in Watkinsville. Jackson County (0-4) took a 40-37 lead after three quarters then watched Oconee County reel off 11 straight points in the fourth quarter in a 65-55 loss to the Warriors. The ... [Full Story »]

MC grapplers attending Panther Invit. this weekend

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

The Madison County grapplers marked a win and two loses from the past two weeks. Before the Thanksgiving break, Red Raider grapplers hosted Banks County Nov. 23. The dual match swayed heavily in Madison County’s favor with a 47-19 victory over the Leopards. Taking time off for the holiday, Madison County returned this past Tuesday in a ... [Full Story »]

BCHS off to bumpy start after home opener with Habersham

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

The opening streak for the BCHS Lady Leopards was short-lived as Banks County hosted Habersham Central Tuesday night. The 62-34 defeat started off with Habersham scoring nine unanswered points. According to coach Jerry King, Banks County’s biggest problem was defending against the inside girl. “We had trouble shooting and blocking their ... [Full Story »]

Young Wildcats record win

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t always pretty, but the Apalachee High School varsity boys basketball team held off visiting East Jackson 44-37 Tuesday night. Taking the lead with 2:30 left on a basket from Jamarri Fuller, the Wildcats (1-1) outscored the Panthers 6-0 down the stretch for their first win of 2010-11. Coach Kevin Morris was quick ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Freshman making an impact for Swim Doggs

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

There’s no denying the fact it is difficult for any freshman to make an impact on the varsity level when it comes to high school athletics. It really doesn’t matter the sport. To go from middle school to high school is tough enough as it is, but even more so in the world of athletics. Winder-Barrow High School freshman Brittany Litke is ... [Full Story »]

Successful start to new season by WBHS swimmers impresses coach

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Thursday, December 2. 2010

Despite the early nature of the season, members of the Winder-Barrow High School swimming team have already shown they have the potential to make this a special campaign. Freshman Brittany Litke has already qualified for state and records are being broken. The early accomplishments have not been lost on coach Jennifer Blevins. “I am more than ... [Full Story »]

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