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Madison County soccer players receive post-season accolades

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Friday, June 3. 2011

Both Madison County boys’ and girls’ soccer players recently received some post-season honors. On the boys’ side, Ian Webster and Forrest Gaskin were voted second-team all-region. Webster scored 14 goals for the Raiders this season and was the team offensive MVP. Meanwhile, Gaskin had nine goals and 11 assists. Also, Ben Larkins, Joey ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Preparation in fast gear for Wildcats

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Thursday, June 2. 2011

While Aug. 26 may seem a long way off to some, for high school football coaches across the state, it’s only a blink away. Apalachee High School coach Shane Davis knows this all to well. With spring practice now over, the Wildcats have already jumped into the summer phase of their offseason work and are making the most of every day as the 2011 ... [Full Story »]

BASKETBALL: Lady Doggs have new coach

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011

Brandon Thomas has been hired as the new varsity girls basketball coach at Winder-Barrow High School. Thomas arrives from Pickens County High School where he has worked as an assistant for the past six seasons. He has also coached at Eagles Landing High School. Thomas replaces Brenda Hill-Gilmore, who resigned to become the head coach at ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson tops local schools in directors’ cup standings

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011

JEFFERSON HIGH School ranked 18th in Class AA in the Georgia Athletic Directors’ Association Cup standings for 2010-2011. With 377 points for girls’ and boys’ athletics combined, Jefferson High School was the highest-scoring school locally. Jefferson finished seventh last year. Jefferson’s girls’ athletic program ranked 17th in Class ... [Full Story »]

Making waves

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011

Under steady leadership, Jefferson swimming participation swells ON ONE hand, it’s no surprise that the Jefferson Sea Dragon swim program has soared in popularity. It’s summer. There’s a pool. There’s kids. The participation rate has spiked accordingly. The team had 53 swimmers in its inception in 2006. Now, it expects 125 swimmers ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: JCCHS wins 3 of 4 in summer tourney

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011

JACKSON COUNTY got its summer league slate off to a strong start by taking three of four contests in the Gainesville Memorial Day tournament. The Panthers, who went 11-14 this past year, lost their opener to Class AAA squad Franklin County, 3-1 but won-out to finish the tournament played at Ivey Watson Field. The majority of the team’s ... [Full Story »]

Weighing his options

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011

Jackson County’s Tony Holton awaits MLB draft BY THIS time next week, Tony Holton could be pro baseball-bound or pondering college enrollment plans. Naturally, a few life decisions will be weighing on the mind of this recent graduate. The former Jackson County centerfielder is projected by some as a somewhat early or mid-round pick in Monday ... [Full Story »]

New basketball coach begins summer practice

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Wednesday, June 1. 2011

Recently hired Banks County High School boys’ basketball coach Mike Cleveland has jumped into his new role with both feet. Cleveland, who arrived at BCHS by way of Hart County High School, began summer practice last week with his new team and reported “good turnout.” “I’ve been happy with our start,” Cleveland said. “The players ... [Full Story »]

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