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Commerce puts 'sad night' in the past, prepares for Franklin

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

Sometimes the replay is too tough to watch. So football coaches just shelve the pain of a post-game video review and head straight to the practice field come Monday. Commerce’s 41-14 loss to rival Jefferson on Friday (Aug. 26), though hurtful, was not one of those games to shun altogether, said coach Marvin Justice. The visual aids reinforced ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Looking For A Boost

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

Commerce Police Chief John W. Gaissert pitched a devotional message to the Lady Tigers’ fast-pitch team on Monday. And his timing couldn’t be better. While coach Pam Canup said Gaissert’s visit was planned as part of an annual speaker program she carries into each season, there’s no doubt the team needs a lift right now. “It’s a ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Bulldoggs face big test Friday

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

As disappointing as the season opening loss to Rockdale County was, Winder-Barrow High School football coach David Wagner knows there is little, if any, time to dwell on it. The reason is simple. No. 4-ranked Flowery Branch is set to pay a visit to W. Clair Harris Stadium this Friday. The Falcons put an old-fashioned beating on Madison County ... [Full Story »]

Allen sparks Smith’s Eagles

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

AS IT turns out, East Jackson coach Brian Smith isn’t the only one anticipating big nights out of standout tailback C.J. Allen. Allen rumbled for 179 yards and two touchdowns — including a 72-yarder on the third play from scrimmage — as the Eagles (1-0) won 28-27 Friday in Smith’s East Jackson coaching debut. “My son who’s 7 ... [Full Story »]

BCHS cross country opens season Thursday

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

Run, run, run then run some more. "Run ‘til you puke" is their team motto. The Banks County High School cross county teams have been doing just that in preparation for their first meet on Sept. 1 at Habersham Central High School in Mt. Airy. During a recent practice Coach Kelly McDuffie sent the runners out on the course to get an idea of how ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson braces for physical North Hall squad

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

JEFFERSON must file away its season-opening 41-14 romp over Commerce quickly to prep for a Class AAA team looking to redeem itself following a sub-standard 2010 season. The Dragons (1-0) host North Hall (0-0) this Friday after the Region 8-AAA Trojans stumbled to 5-5 a year ago following a 59-15 run the previous six seasons. This is North ... [Full Story »]

Panthers find another gear with Harper

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

JACKSON COUNTY had never returned a kickoff for a touchdown in coach Billy Kirk’s five years with the Panthers. Xavier Harper changed that in Friday night’s 20-12 win over Johnson — and not a moment too soon. On the heels of a long touchdown drive by Johnson, Harper took back a kickoff 88 yards in what proved to be the game-changing ... [Full Story »]

Power surge

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

Jackson Co.’s Madison Whitmire putting up staggering numbers For opposing pitchers, Madison Whitmire’s early-season softball stats aren’t for the faint of heart — a .606 batting average, seven home runs, 20 RBIs and a 1.485 slugging percentage in just nine games. For Whitmire the answer is simple: She’s thinking less at the plate ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Jefferson returns with shutout of East Jackson

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

COMING off a week’s layoff, a well-rested Jefferson softball team shutout rival East Jackson 4-0 at home Tuesday. Jefferson (5-10, 3-1) hadn’t played since beating Elbert County 14-5 last Tuesday but jumped on the visiting Eagles with three runs in the first inning en route to the victory. “I’m proud of the girls,” Jefferson coach ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: JCCHS drops two of three

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

JACKSON COUNTY’S volleyball team beat Lumpkin County Thursday for its fourth victory of the year but lost to both East Hall and Gainesville (scores were unavailable). Leading the team in attacks were Jasmine Williams (12), Rachel Smith (11) and Jaycee Caylor (seven). Williams also lead the team with nine digs, while Samantha VanFleet had ... [Full Story »]

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