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FOOTBALL: WBHS wins scrimmage

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Monday, August 15. 2011

The Winder-Barrow High School football team tasted victory last Friday as the Bulldoggs defeated South Forsyth 32-25 in what was officially a preseason scrimmage but played more under game conditions. Jamonte Riden scored three touchdowns for WBHS, who will now prepare for its Aug. 26 regular season opener at Rockdale County. See Wednesday's ... [Full Story »]

Football: Jefferson dominates injury-free scrimmage

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Sunday, August 14. 2011

Jefferson rolled up seven touchdowns and 383 total yards in a 48-15 scrimmage win over Lumpkin County Saturday, but it was another category with which coach T. McFerrin was most pleased. “Not getting anybody hurt,” McFerrin said. Jefferson opens the season against Commerce in 13 days (Aug. 26). Click here for scrimmage photos. In addition ... [Full Story »]

Football photos! Jefferson scrimmage vs. Lumpkin Co.

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Saturday, August 13. 2011

Snapshots from Jefferson's scrimmage with Lumpkin Co. cp_load_widget('AIHAAvK2a88a', 'cincopa_widget_e2f1a5e1-2567-4601-9cef-f3224b737560'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »]

Jefferson runners ready for Aug. 24 opener

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Saturday, August 13. 2011

JEFFERSON’S cross country runners are out for more highlights following a 2010 season in which the Lady Dragons qualified for state as a team and Dragon runner Kyle Kashuba reached the boys’ Class AA meet individually. Both girls’ and boys’ teams open the season Aug. 24 at the annual Spartan Ekiden at Athens Academy. Coach Allen ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball photos: Jackson Co. vs. East Jackson

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Saturday, August 13. 2011

Snapshots from Saturday's match between Jackson County and East Jackson cp_load_widget('AsOACuaEZszs', 'cincopa_widget_aa2d8cd3-1679-4e9e-a7c7-2096c9fb5d4f'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Atlanta — 'Bourn' for the playoffs?

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Saturday, August 13. 2011

One of the most overrated thoughts that sports analysts usually have is — regardless of the sport — to win a championship you have to make some big mid-season trade. While I feel it is always good, I don’t think that every championship team needs to make a mid-season deal. The defending World Series Champion San Francisco Giants didn’t ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Mind boggling that NCAA loophole existed

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Friday, August 12. 2011

The NCAA is now planning to close the “loophole” that allowed Cam Newton’s dad to shop his son to the highest bidder without jeopardizing his son’s eligibility. According to the USA Today, the change would “expand the NCAA’s definition of an agent to include third-party influences — including family members — who directly or ... [Full Story »]

Football: EJCHS edged 20-17 in exhibition

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Thursday, August 11. 2011

East Jackson got two touchdowns from C.J. Allen and three turnovers from its defense but dropped its lone dress rehearsal of the preseason, 20-17, to Johnson at home Thursday. “There were a lot of positives,” first-year coach Brian Smith said. “I felt like our starters did some good things. We knew we would have some issues with the ... [Full Story »]

Football photos! East Jackson scrimmage vs. Johnson

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Thursday, August 11. 2011

Snapshots of East Jackson's scrimmage with Johnson Thursday cp_load_widget('AkKA5uKLUA55', 'cincopa_widget_c24f37a8-4baa-444c-9e91-d2bc669a0191'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »]

Volleyball photos: East Jackson vs. Jackson Co.

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Thursday, August 11. 2011

Snap shots of East Jackson's match with Jackson County cp_load_widget('AsOACuaEZszs', 'cincopa_widget_aa2d8cd3-1679-4e9e-a7c7-2096c9fb5d4f'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »]

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