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Mat Leopards head to Choo-Choo

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Thursday, December 9. 2010

Banks County’s mat Leopards have been busy since the start of the month, earning a second-place finish at the Patriot Classic and getting two placers at the Panther Invitational last weekend. With some early successes, the Leopards look to continue to grow as the boys prepare to compete in the Morgan County Choo-Cho Classic this weekend, ... [Full Story »]

17th annual Reindeer run held by MCRD

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Thursday, December 9. 2010

The Madison County Recreation Department held the 17th Annual Christmas in Comer 5K Reindeer Run on Saturday Dec. 4. This year’s run had a record number of participants with 216 runners registering. “The large number of participants and our great sponsors made this year’s run a huge success,” said organizers. “We would like to say ... [Full Story »]

LRR 5-0, host Franklin Co. Fri.

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Thursday, December 9. 2010

After five games, the Madison County Lady Red Raiders are undefeated and heading into the weekend ready to face a traditional rival. Friday, Madison County hosts Franklin County and coach Dan Lampe is looking forward to the game and expects to see a lot of pressure and defense. Game time is set for 7 p.m. Madison County has defeated Franklin ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: Surging Panthers win three straight

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Thursday, December 9. 2010

Jackson County started the season with four-straight losses. Now it owns a winning streak nearly as long. Kolin Zimmer scored 20 points and knocked down two key free throws late Tuesday to help Jackson County (3-4) beat Stephens County for its third-consecutive victory. “It’s big for these kids to win three in a row,” coach Britt Beaver ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: JCCHS wins, seeks more consistent effort

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Thursday, December 9. 2010

Jackson County’s girls are off to a respectable 4-3 start but are searching for a little more consistency as subregion play nears. The Lady Panthers beat Stephens County 50-42 but still haven’t produced the complete performance coach John Hawley is looking for. Jackson County — which opens Region 8-AA South play at home Friday — started ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: JHS takes three-game winning streak into Commerce game

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Thursday, December 9. 2010

The Jefferson girls’ basketball team has won three-straight, but those winning ways will be tested by a well-known foe this weekend. The Lady Dragons (4-2) face long-time rival Commerce at home Friday. “Commerce week is always fun because the kids enjoy the rivalry,” coach Jason Gibson said, noting the long history between the two ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Resilient Bartek signs with Newberry

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Thursday, December 9. 2010

Summer Bartek may have missed her entire junior season due to a foot injury, but she more than made up for lost time as a senior. Bartek hit. 398, clubbed three homers, drove in 38 runs and made her comeback season complete Friday by signing a scholarship with Newberry (S.C.) College. The Dragons’ offensive MVP and all-region second-teamer ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Battle Bulldogs Friday

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Wednesday, December 8. 2010

The East Jackson Eagle basketball team had mixed results last week, as it picked up a victory over Banks County while falling to Apalachee and Habersham County. The Eagles will travel to Hart County Friday night to face the Bulldogs in their first region pairing of the season. Hart County enters the week after a 58-50 loss to Franklin County ... [Full Story »]

2-0 Lady Tigers Vs. Dragons Fri.

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Wednesday, December 8. 2010

The Commerce Lady Tigers are off to their best start in several years, as they picked up back-to-back victories over Oglethorpe County to open up the 2010-11 campaign last week. They’ll cross the river Friday to Jefferson where they’ll face the Lady Dragons. The Lady Dragons come into the week off a 55-52 victory on Saturday against ... [Full Story »]

WBHS boys defeat Loganville

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Wednesday, December 8. 2010

David Sokol was able to smile after this one. Sokol’s Winder-Barrow High School varsity boys basketball team defeated visiting Loganville 61-41 Tuesday night helping take away — at least partially— the bad taste the coach had from the previous time his team was on the floor. Jamias Davis scored a game-high 20 points as the Bulldoggs took ... [Full Story »]

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