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Last pre-season tuneup set for Aug. 18

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Thursday, August 18. 2011

It’s not exactly the Blue versus the Grey. But the Red versus the Grey isn’t civil either. No, it’s time for Raider football players to smash pads in an annual scrimmage, where coaches and fans can assess their home team before regular season gridiron battle begins. Madison County’s Red and Grey scrimmage Thursday (today, Aug. 18) will ... [Full Story »]

Football: Panther preseason prep continues with ACS scrimmage

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Thursday, August 18. 2011

FOLLOWING three weeks of preseason practice against each other, Jackson County’s players get a change of scenery Friday. The Panthers will travel to Athens for a 7:30 p.m. scrimmage at Athens Christian. Although it’s just a preseason affair, Jackson County is excited nonetheless. “Yeah, we are,” coach Billy Kirk said. “Come this ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Wildcats host scrimmage Thursday

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Wednesday, August 17. 2011

Thursday’s preseason scrimmage will bring a needed change of pace for the Apalachee High School football team. The Wildcats, who host Archer Thursday at 7 p.m., have been involved in preseason work for some time and coach Shane Davis said the presence of another team will generate some spark. “It’s always good to get live competition ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Scrimmage win important in long run

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Wednesday, August 17. 2011

When Jerry Glanville became head coach of the Atlanta Falcons prior to the 1990 season, he inherited a team that basically did not know how to win. That’s why he put a high emphasis on winning the four preseason games in 1990. The Falcons emerged 4-0 that preseason and entered the regular season with a new sense of confidence. In some ways, ... [Full Story »]

Commerce Opens With Strong Tourney

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Wednesday, August 17. 2011

Pitching propelled the Commerce High School softball team to a sixth-place finish overall last weekend in its season-opening tournament at Lanier Point Softball Complex. The Tigers (3-3) faced competition from several GHSA classifications, including defending Class AAA state champions White County. CHS finished in the gold division, or top part ... [Full Story »]

Cross Country: Sitton gets started with EJCHS program

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Wednesday, August 17. 2011

TOMY SITTON, an ultra successful coach in Gwinnett County with multiple state titles to his credit, is transitioning to his new job at East Jackson this fall and the first order of business is growing the Eagle cross country program. Sitton’s first group at East Jackson includes 21 boys and 11 girls as he takes over for former coach Bob ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Panthers beat Dragons, 8-7, in drama-filled opener

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Wednesday, August 17. 2011

JACKSON COUNTY’S Chessie Laird probably had four or five games worth of different scenarios crammed into her head coaching debut Tuesday: a hot start, a blown five-run lead, a comeback and a photo finish at home plate in an 8-7 win over Jefferson. A Victoria Fontana to Andrea Ledford to Madison Whitmire relay in the top of the seventh cut ... [Full Story »]

Softball photos: Jackson Co. vs. Jefferson

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Tuesday, August 16. 2011

Snapshots from Jackson County's 8-7 win over Jefferson Tuesday. cp_load_widget('A0GAbtapjwaA', 'cincopa_widget_96d17a70-048c-42ef-a822-ac9d1e2c1c80'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards eye new softball season

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Tuesday, August 16. 2011

The 2011 Banks County High School Lady Leopards softball team is set for a new season of competition in Region 8-AA. BCHS will compete with Dawson County, Fannin County, Rabun County, Union County and East Hall High School in the region. The Lady Leopards are coming off a14-12 season in 2010 with a region mark of 5-5. Union County had a overall ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Youth sports provide outlets for kids

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Tuesday, August 16. 2011

By Dallas Bordon As we get ready to roll into high school sports, it’s time to give one last thought on Little League baseball and youth sports in general. Madison County’s baseball 11-12-year-old all stars fell short a couple of weeks ago in their bid for a state championship. Even though the loss had its disappointments, the memories and ... [Full Story »]

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