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CHS Head Coach Interviews Scheduled

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Friday, January 21. 2011

The search for the next Commerce Tiger head football coach is drawing to a conclusion. Second interviews of four finalists were scheduled for this week. “We hope to have a recommendation by the first of next week,” said principal and athletic director Donnie Drew in response to an e-mail inquiry. The finalists include Marvin Justice, a CHS ... [Full Story »]

Eagle Grapplers At Alcovy Friday

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Friday, January 21. 2011

The East Jackson mat Eagles return to action this week, as they travel to Alcovy Friday and Saturday for the East Metro tournament. From there, they will travel to East Hall on Jan. 25, then to Toombs County to take part in the Sweet Onion Classic tournament Jan. 28-29. That all leads up to the region traditional tournament at Jefferson on Feb. ... [Full Story »]

Ladies 2-0 in sub-region campaign

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

After an unintended week off due to the snow and ice, Madison County’s Lady Red Raiders returned to action Saturday, picking up another victory. The home victory over Cedar Shoals, 57-39, showed that the Lady Red Raiders are prepared to take care of business. “We did what we wanted to do,” coach Dan Lampe said. “I thought our entire ... [Full Story »]

BCHS in a rough start in sub-region

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

Banks County’s basketball teams were forced to make some changes to the schedule due to last week’s weather. The Leopards and Lady Leopards played a rescheduled East Hall game on Saturday. Saturday’s original game against Oglethorpe County has been postponed until Jan. 29 at home starting at 4 p.m., Jan 29 will also be Senior Night for ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Have To Wait On State Duals

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

Last week’s winter weather not only postponed school, but also the state duals tournament in Macon. The tournament has been rescheduled for Feb. 25-26, the weekend after the state traditional tournament in Macon, which usually closes the wrestling season. The duals tournament will also be moved from Macon, due to scheduling conflicts with the ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles Host Hart Co. Fri.

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

Last week’s winter weather wreaked havoc on the local school systems, including the schedule for the East Jackson Lady Eagles. East Jackson had been scheduled to face Jackson County on Tuesday and Jefferson on Friday, but the icy conditions caused both of those games to be postponed. The Lady Eagles will now face Jackson County on Jan. 22, ... [Full Story »]

Win over Cedar Shoals tipped by bitter Winder-Barrow loss

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

It was a 10-second heartbreak for Madison County Tuesday night as the Winder-Barrow Bulldoggs stole the victory from the Red Raiders. Foul trouble took it’s toil on the Madison County offense and defense as Stan Maxwell hit five fouls with just over two minutes left to play. The 18-point lead the Red Raiders had accumulated began to slip away ... [Full Story »]

Snow/ice forces state duals postponement

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

After an outstanding performance at the 8-AA Area Team Duals, Jan. 7-8, the Banks County mat Leopards were set to turn the momentum from the second place finish at Jefferson into a high finish at the state duals in Macon last weekend - except the weather had other plans. A snow and ice storm that paralyzed the state forced a delay in the action ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Disappointment nothing new for this Falcon fan

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

“You must never be satisfied with losing. You must get angry, terribly angry, about losing. But the mark of the good loser is that he takes his anger out on himself and not his victorious opponents or on his teammates.” — Richard Nixon They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. If that’s the case I got a little stronger this ... [Full Story »]

Lady Wildcats hold on for win

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Thursday, January 20. 2011

The Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats held for a 55-52 road win Tuesday night handing Habersham Central only its third loss of the season. "We played very hard considering we only practiced Monday," said coach Michael Parks. "We did not practice at all last week." The Lady Cats led 26-19 at halftime and held a slim 32-31 margin going into the ... [Full Story »]

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