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New Panther: JCCHS welcomes new AD Jason Holcombe

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Thursday, July 21. 2011

JASON Holcombe is brand new to Jackson County, but he feels something of a familiarity with the place nonetheless. “It reminds me of what Gwinnett County was like when I was growing up – a growing area, not exactly a very high urban area like Gwinnet County is right now but a very booming area,” said Holcombe. Seeing an area and school ... [Full Story »]

Leopards compete in Pickens County passing league

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Thursday, July 21. 2011

The Banks County High School football team recently traveled to Pickens County High School to compete against eight area schools in a 7-on-7 passing league contest. During the event, the teams took turns squaring off in 15-minute intervals of offense and defense. "I like the competition and it’s a fun activity,” said BCHS player Montana ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Some intriguing SEC non-conference matchups

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Wednesday, July 20. 2011

The 2011 college football season will be here soon and we don’t even have to worry about players holding out for better “benefits” or additional millions like we have been dealing with from the NFL in recent months. Like most seasons, there are many interesting matchups on the docket. Even looking just at the SEC finds many appealing ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Williams commits to University of Georgia

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Wednesday, July 20. 2011

Believe it or not, the recruiting process seems to be over for Stanley Williams. The Apalachee High School rising sophomore has verbally committed to the University of Georgia after he was extended an offer last week following Dawg Night activities in Athens. Williams, who will not graduate high school until 2014, impressed UGA coaches with his ... [Full Story »]

Photos: Dizzy Dean 13-year-old World Series finals

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Wednesday, July 20. 2011

Madison County 11-12 and senior baseball all stars join senior league softball squad as district champs

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Monday, July 18. 2011

Plenty of Madison County young ballplayers have gotten their hands on an all star district championship banner this year. Madison County’s 11-12-year-old boys and the senior league guys joined the softball senior league girls in capturing district titles. The girls took the crown two weeks ago, while both boys’ squads won their tournaments ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: My top 10 of college football traditions

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Saturday, July 16. 2011

By Dallas Bordon One of the many different things that make college football more attractive than professional isn’t always what happens on the field, but what goes on off the field. This column is not about why college football is much more exciting than professional, that’s another column for another time. There is more to college ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Davis adds to AHS coaching staff

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Friday, July 15. 2011

Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis doesn’t make changes to his coaching staff often but a recent addition has the makings of benefiting the program in terms of experience. Davis recently announced the hiring of former Lakeside DeKalb High School head coach Thomas Cox to the Wildcat staff. "He actually interviewed with us in ... [Full Story »]

Track and field: Hamrick qualifies for nationals

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Thursday, July 14. 2011

Add qualifying for the U.S. track and field nationals to Mason Hamrick’s impressive résumé for 2011. With a vault of 4.05 meters (13 feet, 03.5 inches), Hamrick placed second in the pole vault in the USA Track and Field Junior Olympic regionals Sunday at Mill Creek High School to earn a spot in the nationals July 26-31 in Wichita, Kan. ... [Full Story »]

Benefit triathlon back for second year in Jefferson

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Thursday, July 14. 2011

AFTER expanding into Jefferson last year, the Tri 2 Remember Triathlon series returns for its sophomore event Sunday. Tri 2 Remember president and Jefferson resident Denise Novicki is excited to bring the triathlon – a benefit for Alzheimer’s awareness and research – back to Crow’s Lake, where it debuted in 2010. The event starts at ... [Full Story »]

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