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FOOTBALL: Bye week arrives at good time for WBHS

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Thursday, September 15. 2011

With the stinging overtime loss to Madison County still fresh on the minds of players and coaches at Winder-Barrow High School, the Bulldogg program will look to move forward. WBHS has its open date this Friday and coach David Wagner said it comes at a good time, even with last week’s disappointing loss. “We need to get healthy,” Wagner ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Sometimes the first step is the toughest

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Thursday, September 15. 2011

Two days later, the emotion was still evident in David Wagner’s voice. His Winder-Barrow High School football team was so close to victory, yet in the end, that elusive first win was denied, grabbed away like a bully stealing your lunch money. “It was a tough evening,” said Wagner, whose team led 21-0 at one point in the contest. “It ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: Jackson County surpasses win total from last year

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Wednesday, September 14. 2011

JACKSON County has reached the 12-win mark, passing last year’s total with a couple weeks still left in the regular season. The Panthers (12-11) got there with a 25-17, 25-15 win over Salem Tuesday night. Jackson County also played Loganville the same evening and lost 14-25, 25-23, and 16-25. Leading the Panthers were Jasmine Williams (12 ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: Jefferson beats East Jackson, moves to 3-0 in sub-area

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Wednesday, September 14. 2011

JEFFERSON beat nearby rival East Jackson 25-6, 26-24 Thursday on the road to up its sub-area record to 3-0. The Dragons won with ease in the first game but had to outlast the Eagles in the second. “This was a very good sub area match that allowed us to see all of our players compete,” coach Mike Paul said. The Dragons also picked up a ... [Full Story »]

Dragons face much tougher task

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Wednesday, September 14. 2011

NOTE: Jefferson High School will offer advanced-sale tickets for the Hart County game at the JHS media center from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday. JEFFERSON’S game last week turned into a quasi night off for the Dragon first-teamers. After scoring 35 points in the second quarter and 42 in a half against Dawson County, Jefferson’s ... [Full Story »]

Runner of the week: Pirtle has high expectations

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Wednesday, September 14. 2011

Cale Pirtle didn’t sound like a guy coming off a win in a weekend race. Maybe it’s because those are the kind of results he expects. The East Jackson senior claimed his first win of the 2011 season with a first-place finish in the Mountain Eagle Invitational out of 90 runners with an 18:31. For his efforts, Pirtle has been named the ... [Full Story »]

Justice Tells Team: “This Is Our First Region Game.”

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Wednesday, September 14. 2011

For the first time this season, the Commerce High School football team competes on a truly even playing field on Friday. Washington-Wilkes is Class A, too. “And that’s good,” said coach Marvin Justice, with a slight shake of his head. Last Friday, Justice watched his team struggle against a punishing Class AA power, North Oconee. The ... [Full Story »]

Cheer Tigers Prepare To Open Season

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Wednesday, September 14. 2011

The CHS competitive cheerleading team opens the season on Saturday, Sept. 17 with its first meet at Mill Creek High School in Braselton. About 56 teams will compete in the large event, which will be split into two sections, coach Dianne Cotrell said. She expects the competition will serve as a good warm-up for her team, which she said is ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Dragons rebound in region play

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Wednesday, September 14. 2011

FOLLOWING a string of out-of-region, tournament losses, the Jefferson softball team got back to business Tuesday with an 8-0 pounding of Hart County at home in six innings. Savannah Snapp and Morgan McKinney combined for a near-perfect game as both threw three innings with McKinney allowing the only baserunner via walk. McKinney also struck out ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Dragons move to 7-2 in 8-AA South play

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Wednesday, September 14. 2011

Jefferson (10-17) rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to beat Elbert County 7-4 Wednesday and move to 7-2 in subregion play. Pitcher Morgan McKinney relieved starter Savannah Snapp in the first inning and pitched the remaining 6 2/3 innings for the win. McKinney surrendered three hits and one earned run in relief while striking out seven. Jordyn ... [Full Story »]

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