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Girls' soccer: Lady Panthers shut out another foe

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011

OPPONENTS haven’t scored a goal on Jackson County since early March as the Lady Panthers find themselves on a mid-season roll. The Jackson County girls’ soccer team (3-2) posted its third consecutive shutout Friday on the road when it drilled Hart County 10-0 behind two goals from Katie Phillips, two from Maddie Newton and single scores ... [Full Story »]

Boys' soccer: Jackson Co. winning streak hits four games

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011

JACKSON COUNTY remains undefeated for the month of March. Behind three goals from Philip Burzo, the Jackson County boys’ soccer team took care of business against Hart County with a 6-2 road win Friday. The Panthers (4-2-1) have won four in a row heading into Thursday’s non-region matchup with Chestatee. At 3-0 in Region 8-AA South play, ... [Full Story »]

BASEBALL: Spratlin leads BCA to win

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011

Chance Spratlin’s dominate pitching performance helped the Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team to a 10-0 win against Brandon Hall last week. It was the first no-hitter in program history. Spratlin recorded three strikeouts and allowed two walks while going the distance and improving to 2-0. Niko Mailloux led off the game for the Knights ... [Full Story »]

SOFTBALL: Former Lady Bulldogg making history in college

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011

Brianna Streetmon has not missed a beat since continuing her softball career at Georgia Southern University. The former Winder-Barrow High School standout is among the top pitchers in the Southern Conference and has already earned numerous awards for her collegiate diamond play. Even before the 2011 season began Streetmon ranked first in a ... [Full Story »]

WEIGHT LIFTING: AHS goes for another state crown

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011

After dominating the Area III competition March 5, the Apalachee High School Iron Cats will look to add even more hardware to the trophy case. AHS is set to challenge for another state weight lifting title Saturday in Hawkinsville. The Iron Cats have won numerous state titles in the sport as coach Shane Davis stresses the importance of weight ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: March Madness an annual treat for fans

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011

For all that is wrong with the way major college football determines a national champion, the opposite is true for college basketball. The NCAA’s March Madness has become an institution of its own. It is the perfect setup. It allows the Cinderellas a chance to compete with the so-called big boys. It provides plenty of drama each year as we ... [Full Story »]

Boys' soccer: Jefferson pulls out OT win

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011

THE JEFFERSON boys’ soccer team won a 1-0 overtime affair Friday on the road, outscoring Elbert County 4-3 in the penalty kick period to grab the subregion win. “The guys played well but had a hard time getting the ball in the net,” coach Jason Marble said. “We only had 13 players instead of our usual 18 which meant we only had two ... [Full Story »]

Girls' soccer: JHS shells Elbert Co. 9-0

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Wednesday, March 16. 2011

Jefferson’s girls walloped Elbert County 9-0 Friday on the road with Taylor Cramsey, Carolyn Carreno and Amanda Brattain each scoring multiple goals. “The girls dominated the game and were able to play over 90 percent of the game on their half off the field,” coach Jason Marble said. “It took them awhile to get going but once they did, ... [Full Story »]

In photos: Jefferson vs. Jackson Co. baseball

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Tuesday, March 15. 2011

In photos: Jefferson vs. Jackson Co. baseball

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Tuesday, March 15. 2011

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