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Cross country: Defending champs return to the trail

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Thursday, August 11. 2011

THE JACKSON County girls’ cross country team will lace up their running shoes and take to the running trail with a bulls’ eye on their backs this fall. The Lady Panthers return five runners that helped them win the Region 8-AA championship a year ago and place fourth in Class AA. But Jackson County coach Joseph Brubaker isn’t talking ... [Full Story »]

Football: Dragons aim for stronger showing vs. Lumpkin Co.

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Thursday, August 11. 2011

JEFFERSON coach T. McFerrin certainly remembers last year’s scrimmage with Lumpkin County. The game obviously didn’t count, but it didn’t go well on the scoreboard for the Dragons. “Yeah, it will be a tough scrimmage again,” McFerrin said. “They’re a good Class AAA team. They beat the heck out of us last year.” Jefferson, coming ... [Full Story »]

Football: Smith era begins — sort of — tonight

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Thursday, August 11. 2011

THE BRIAN Smith era at East Jackson will get off to its unofficial start tonight when the Eagles scrimmage Johnson at home. But it will be official enough for Smith. His team gets to hit someone else for a change and won’t have to worry about being black flagged due to an afternoon heat index. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at home. “It’s just a ... [Full Story »]

Faster Panthers: Jackson Co. building team speed

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Thursday, August 11. 2011

JACKSON County football has picked up its pace these days — literally. Nearing the start of the 2011 season, times in the 40-yard dash are faster across the board for the speedier Panthers thanks to their offseason regimen. Following last season, Jackson County coach Billy Kirk made speed one of his no. 1 priorities. After bringing an ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Bulldoggs travel to South Forsyth for scrimmage

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Wednesday, August 10. 2011

Inch by inch, step by step the Winder-Barrow High School football team is nearing the start of the 2011 season. This Friday the Bulldoggs will make a turn into South Forsyth High School for a preseason scrimmage. While most preseason affairs of this nature have a controlled surrounding, Bulldogg coach David Wagner said this will resemble more ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Heat makes for scary times for athletes

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Wednesday, August 10. 2011

Anyone who has stepped one foot outside in recent weeks knows of the massive heat wave which has moved into our state and even most of the country. One doesn’t have to even be involved in any activity to feel it. Simply walk around outside for a few minutes and you’ll find yourself longing to be back indoors with the air conditioning ... [Full Story »]

BCMS to compete in new league

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Wednesday, August 10. 2011

Banks County Middle School athletic teams will compete in a new league beginning with the 2011-2012 school year. "As far as our middle school athletic program goes, we are extremely excited to be entering into a new athletic league," said BCMS athletic director Steven Shedd. The new league is called the "Northeast Georgia Athletic League.” ... [Full Story »]

Raiders preparing for season, battling heat

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Wednesday, August 10. 2011

It’s one thing to run in the heat. It’s quite another to put on shoulder pads, pull a helmet over your sweaty head, buckle that chinstrap, then get to the business of tactical collisions. Madison County’s football team opened its fall practice Monday, Aug. 1. Of course, “fall” is weeks away. It’s still blazing hot. And as the ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: How the AFC will shape up this fall

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Saturday, August 6. 2011

Before I begin, I just want to re-assure all the readers that last week’s NFC standings have not changed. Even with the recent player moves in the NFL, my divisional champions and wildcard teams have not changed in the NFC — at least not yet. So let’s look at the AFC, usually regarded as the hardest conference of the two, for 2011. ... [Full Story »]

Preseason notes: Jefferson returns 'ready to hit'

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Thursday, August 4. 2011

After a summer of 7-on-7 passing league scrimmages, Jefferson was happy to return to contact football. Coach T. McFerrin said Monday’s opening practice was a physical session. “They were ready to hit a little bit after a summer of not being in pads,” McFerrin said. “I thought we had a good day.” Jefferson has been mindful of the ... [Full Story »]

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