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Netters head to state: Boys win region

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Thursday, April 21. 2011

It was a big day Friday for the Madison County netters at the region tournament. During the tourney, the Red Raiders tore through the brackets, winning their fifth region title, the first since the 2006 season, insuring the team’s third consecutive state tournament appearance. Madison County’s Lady Red Raiders fell in a heart-breaker ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Smith provides steady hand for Bulldoggs

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Thursday, April 21. 2011

There are so many factors which go into a successful high school athletic program, regardless of the sport. First, and perhaps foremost, you have to have talent. The best coaching in the world will not be enough if the talent is not there and make no mistake this season’s Winder-Barrow High School baseball team is loaded with talent from the ... [Full Story »]

BASEBALL: Bulldoggs defeat Wildcats

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Thursday, April 21. 2011

The Winder-Barrow High School baseball team closed out the regular season with another convincing victory Wednesday afternoon. The Diamond Doggs defeated Apalachee 15-3 in five innings to improve to 8-5 overall and 14-1 in Region 8-AAAA. Travis Demeritte improved to 4-0 earning the win in relief. Demeritte was also 3-for-4 at the plate with ... [Full Story »]

Oney headed to Birmingham Southern

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Wednesday, April 20. 2011

JACKSON COUNTY senior Nick Oney will get the chance to study engineering and play four more years of football and do it less than four hours away from home. Oney has signed a college scholarship with Division III Birmingham Southern, becoming the 12th Panther in the last four years to sign with a collegiate program. “Financially and ... [Full Story »]

Track: JHS girls win Jefferson Relays

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Wednesday, April 20. 2011

THE JEFFERSON girls’ track team defended its home turf and gained some momentum heading into the postseason in the process by winning Saturday’s Jefferson Relays Group II division. Jefferson has just one regular season meet remaining, April 16 against Banks County and Commerce. Rachel Goza, Kelly Goza, Lauren Taronji and Holly Baron teamed ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Leaving little doubt

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Wednesday, April 20. 2011

Jefferson clinches playoff spot with 19-1 romp over JCCHS PERHAPS Jefferson’s 19-run outburst against Jackson County Friday started with a simple fashion statement earlier that day. Jefferson sophomore pitcher and infielder Drew Carson told his Dragon teammates to show up in style – literally – at school prior to Jefferson’s 19-1 ... [Full Story »]

Tiger Win Streak At 5

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Wednesday, April 20. 2011

The Commerce Tiger baseball team is finishing its regular season on an offensive surge. The Tigers find themselves in a solid third place in the region, trailing Hebron Christian and George Walton Academy by three games while holding a three-game lead over fourth-place Athens Christian. Commerce is in the midst of a five-game winning streak, ... [Full Story »]

Clements Wins At All Star Event

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Wednesday, April 20. 2011

A huge crowd was on hand at the Atlanta Dragway over the weekend for the third annual NMRA and NMCA All-Star Nationals at Atlanta Dragway April 14-17, 2011. In the end, 24 different final rounds were contested. Alton Clements III from Central, SC, a longtime Atlanta Dragway regular, was consistent in the EFI Renegade class all weekend, running ... [Full Story »]

C. Boggs fires 73 to pace MCHS

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Wednesday, April 20. 2011

Madison County’s girls’ golf team found the fairway, found the greens and found the region trophy — again. The girls’ golf team won the region championship for the third straight year. This tournament was held at Double Oaks Golf Course in Commerce. “Winning the third region title in a row is a testament to how committed these girls ... [Full Story »]

Cleveland named boys’ basketball coach

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Wednesday, April 20. 2011

Banks County announced the hiring of Mike Cleveland as the varsity boys’ basketball coach. Cleveland will take over for coach Mike Ruth, who announced his retirement last month. Coming from Hart County, Cleveland’s most recent season in the south side of 8-AA resulted in a 20-9, 12-2 record, the number three seed in the region and reaching ... [Full Story »]

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