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Softball: JHS rebounds, routs Elbert

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

JEFFERSON pounded out 18 hits Tuesday and snapped a five-game losing skid with a 14-5 blasting of subregion foe Elbert County on the road. Jordyn Whitfield (3-for-5), Raegen Sandy (3-for-6) and Lindsey Miles (3-for-6) all enjoyed three-hit games while Whitfield drove home two runs. Megan Faulkner also had a big night, going 2-for-5 with three ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: JHS beats N. Hall, stays unbeaten

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

JEFFERSON rolled to a 3-1 victory over one of the best volleyball teams in Class AAA Tuesday, beating North Hall on the road. The Dragons (3-0) won the best of five match 25-19, 25-12, 16-25, 25-14. “I’m pleased with how we played tonight (Tuesday),” coach Mike Paul said. “North Hall was a preseason top 10 team in Class AAA. We executed ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: EJCHS scores huge road win

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

DETERMINED not to start the year 0-8, East Jackson’s volleyball team produced its gustiest and timeliest performance of the young season. The Eagles rallied from a 17-11 third-set deficit Tuesday against Habersham Central with 14 unanswered points to stun the Raiders on the road and earn win no. 1. “What a thrilling win,” said coach Tim ... [Full Story »]

Leopards look for strong start Friday

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Wednesday, August 24. 2011

This is the week football returns to Banks County High School for a new season. The Leopards, under the direction of first-year head coach Philip Jones, host Social Circle High School for their home and season opener. BCHS finished 7-3 last year but a new coaching staff has arrived for 2011. Social Circle, the opening opponent, is a member of ... [Full Story »]

Softball: East Jackson goes 1-3 in tourney, gains experience

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Monday, August 22. 2011

East Jackson won just once in a weekend softball tournament at Stephens County, but what it lacked in victories, it made up for by getting younger players experience. “Absolutely. If you look at our team, we’re still young,” said coach Jason Rainey, who has just one senior on his team. “We’re still as young as you can be if you look ... [Full Story »]

Raiders down Buford, take 4 of 5 in Leadoff Classic

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Sunday, August 21. 2011

Madison County took a strong stride out of the gate in the 2011 softball season. The Raider softball squad downed Buford 8-3 on the road Tuesday night. The Wolves squad has won multiple state titles in recent years. The Raider victory over the perennial power followed a 4-1 showing at the Athens Orthopedic Leadoff Classic. Raider head coach ... [Full Story »]

VOLLEYBALL: Lady Bulldoggs begin new season

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Saturday, August 20. 2011

The Winder-Barrow High School volleyball team took to the court for the first time in 2011 and emerged with needed match experience. The Lady Bulldoggs played four matches at George Walton Academy in Monroe Saturday and by the end of the day had put a victory in the win column.” “It was a good learning experience,” said WBHS coach David ... [Full Story »]

Football: Panthers rally to win scrimmage, 28-13

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Friday, August 19. 2011

It was a glorified practice but one Jackson County coach Billy Kirk wanted to win regardless. With his team trailing 13-0 at the half of its Friday scrimmage at Athens Christian, Kirk pitched his team’s scripted offensive plan and let his team go in the third quarter. The Panthers responded with two touchdowns in the third quarter to end the ... [Full Story »]

Football photos! JCCHS scrimmage vs. Athens Christian

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Friday, August 19. 2011

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OPINION: My new favorite sports documentary

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Friday, August 19. 2011

For years, my favorite sports documentary was “Hoop Dreams,” a 1994 film that chronicles the basketball aspirations of two inner-city kids in Chicago during their four years of high school. It is a beautiful piece of journalism. It touches not just on the dream of being Michael Jordan, but on dad leaving the family, the blown knee and the ... [Full Story »]

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