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SOFTBALL: Defense keys Lady Bulldoggs to success

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Thursday, August 25. 2011

The Winder-Barrow High School softball team entered this week 4-4 overall following a 9-0 win against Central Gwinnett last Thursday. For coach Monty McClure the difference in the games won and games lost is simple: errors. “In the games we’ve won we haven’t committed an error,” the WBHS coach said. “In the games we’ve lost we had ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Months of waiting finally brings new season

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Thursday, August 25. 2011

Well, we’ve finally made it. After enduring months of patiently waiting during the offseason, the new gridiron campaign arrives for Winder-Barrow High School and Apalachee High School this week. Both teams will be on the road as the Bulldoggs venture to Rockdale County and the Wildcats make the trek to Habersham Central for their longest ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Don’t expand the SEC

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Thursday, August 25. 2011

SEC expansion talk is entertaining. It’s fun to think about Clemson or FSU joining the SEC East. I like that idea from a rivalry standpoint. As a Georgia fan, I’ve always wanted to see the Bulldogs play both of these teams on a regular basis. They are both close by. They are both powerful programs. They are both bitter rivals with current ... [Full Story »]

CROSS COUNTRY: WBHS begins season Saturday

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

The numbers and expectations are high for the Winder-Barrow High School cross country team this fall. Coach Michael Lofton said 40 runners are in the program which will make for top-level competition for the varsity positions. WBHS begins the new season Saturday at the Northeast Georgia Championship hosted by Athens Christian School. “The ... [Full Story »]

Wildcat 5K set Aug. 27

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

The Wildcat Scat 5K will be Saturday, Aug. 27, beginning at 8:30 at Apalachee High School. The 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a fun run at 10 a.m. Entry fee will be $30 on race day. Proceeds will benefit AHS athletics. For more information, visit www.wildcatscat.blogspot.com or e-mail fundracers5K@gmail.com. Prizes will be awards for ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: What sport is top dog in America?

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

Will anyone miss basketball this season? I mean, yes, I enjoy the NBA and love watching the games. There’s nothing like a Lebron James dunk over three defenders in the paint. But will anyone REALLY miss basketball? The NBA has become the second most popular sport here in America, but even with that high level of popularity, I don’t think ... [Full Story »]

Jackson Co. hoping for four quarters of football this time vs. Johnson

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

IT REMAINS one of the oddest victory celebrations for Jackson County. After jumping out to a 14-8 lead against Johnson a season ago, the Panthers were stoked to take the field for the second half. But the skies had other plans. As a result of the GHSA’s lightning policy, the second half of the game was called, and Jackson County was awarded a ... [Full Story »]

Dragons strive to make it five over rival CHS

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

JEFFERSON’S Carson Newman doesn’t deny that there’s pressure. The Dragons face their decades-old rival — Commerce — Friday and have the chance to tie a school-record winning streak against them. That certainly adds a little bit of gravity to a football season opener. “Yes, sir,” said Newman, a senior defensive end for the ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson still sorting out lineup

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

EAST JACKSON is still searching for a starting quarterback and deciding on a number of other spots with the Eagles set to open the Brian Smith era Friday at White County. One of the few areas that’s fairly set is the offensive line, where East Jackson is already developing depth. “So that’s a luxury we have there that we don’t have at ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Satterfield, Whitmire shine in tourney

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

KORTNEE Satterfield froze the opposing bats, while Madison Whitmire lit up numerous teams’ pitching. And the result was a 4-2 run for Jackson County through the Hawk-Bulldog Invitational with a championship in the bronze championship to boot. Jackson County tacked on a 15-2 romp over Hart County Tuesday on the road and now stands at 6-2 under ... [Full Story »]

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