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Volleyball: JHS suffers first loss

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

JEFFERSON couldn’t overtake perennial power Athens Academy Tuesday on the road, falling to the Spartans 25-22, 25-20. Athens Academy won 50 matches a year ago. The night wasn’t a total loss, however, for the Dragons (6-1, 1-0) as they beat Hart County 25-21, 25-19. Hart County hosted both of the matches. Jefferson began its sub-area slate ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: EJCHS moves to 3-9

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Wednesday, August 31. 2011

EAST JACKSON’S volleyballers picked up their third victory Tuesday, winning 25-15, 25-20 over Class AAAA Salem on the road despite being shorthanded. The Eagles (3-9, 0-2) had one starter unavailable for the night and two others who left during the match due to injuries. “So we had to do some major shuffling of the lineup,” coach Tim ... [Full Story »]

Softball photos: East Jackson vs. Jefferson

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Tuesday, August 30. 2011

Softball photos: Jefferson vs. East Jackson

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Tuesday, August 30. 2011

ROLLASON: AHS grows into prominent program

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Tuesday, August 30. 2011

On July 15, Apalachee High School sophomore running back Stanley Williams verbally committed to the University of Georgia. On July 15, Apalachee’s bid for being a top tier football program got even stronger, moving closer to becoming a football powerhouse in the state of Georgia. It all started in 2006, a milestone year for Apalachee. It saw ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Being loud and proud — win or lose

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Tuesday, August 30. 2011

By Dallas Bordon Finally! The countdown to kickoff is about to hit zero days and the time we have waited for all summer is just about here. It’s like Christmas to us sports nuts as our favorite time of the year is approaches. Football! If it’s high school football, college or professional that gets you excited, it’s finally here. Our ... [Full Story »]

Red Raiders fall to Loganville, down Cedar

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Monday, August 29. 2011

Madison County’s comeback bid against Loganville fell short at home Aug. 18, as the Red Raiders fell 3-2. But the loss wasn’t without its drama. With her team trailing 3-0 in the bottom of the sixth, Olivia Duncan stepped to the plate and launched the ball over the left field fence. Her teammates rushed to the plate to celebrate with the ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards fall to third-ranked team

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Monday, August 29. 2011

After a standout tournament last weekend to open the season for the Banks County High School softball team, the Lady Leopards hosted Union County, the number 3-ranked team in Class AA. In the sub-region opener for 2011, Union County would defeat BCHS 10-1. In the first inning, the Lady Leopards set down Union County in order. BCHS then came to ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Bulldoggs drop opener to Rockdale

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Saturday, August 27. 2011

The Winder-Barrow High School football team was close to victory Friday night but once again fell a little short. The Bulldoggs fell 17-13 to Rockdale County High School in Conyers. WBHS led 7-0 early in the game but could not hold onto the advantage. WBHS will play its home opener next Friday against Flowery Branch. See Wednesday's print ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Wildcats fall in opener

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Saturday, August 27. 2011

The Apalachee High School football team had plenty of offense Friday night but fell in its 2011 debut to Habersham Central on the road. The Wildcats dropped a 38-35 offensive shootout which was not decided until the final minute. AHS (0-1 overall, 0-1 in Region 8-AAAA) now has its bye week before hosting Flowery Branch Sept. 9. See Wednesday's ... [Full Story »]

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