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Fannin Co. 28, Jackson Co. 20: Panthers edged in region-cross over game

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Friday, September 9. 2011

Jackson County couldn't dig itself out of a two-touchdown hole late and lost its final non-subregion tune-up 28-20 to Fannin County Friday. The Panthers (1-2), who trailed 28-14 for much of the fourth quarter Friday night, begin subregion play next week against rival East Jackson. Coach Billy Kirk was plenty frustrated after Friday's loss to ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Wildcats fall to Flowery Branch

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Friday, September 9. 2011

Apalachee High School gave Flowery Branch its toughest challenge to this point in 2011, but the Wildcats still fell 42-20 Friday night at R. Harold Harrison Stadium. AHS is now 0-2 overall and 0-2 in Region 8-AAAA. The Wildcats will look to get into the win column next Friday when they travel to Salem High School in Conyers. See Wednesday's ...

FOOTBALL: WBHS dealt heartbreaking loss

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Friday, September 9. 2011

An early 21-0 lead was not enough to propel the Winder-Barrow High School football team to victory Friday night. The Bulldoggs dropped a 42-35 game in overtime to Madison County in Danielsville. The loss dropped WBHS to 0-3 overall and 0-3 in Region 8-AAAA with an open date next Friday. Senior Winder-Barrow running back Jamonte Riden scorched ... [Full Story »]

Madison County JV football photos (vs. Franklin Co., 9-8-11)

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Big-play Dragons: 2-0 Jefferson continues to put up big numbers

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Friday, September 9. 2011

JEFFERSON’S opponents may be monopolizing the time of the possession, but the Dragons are making their snaps count. Big time. Case in point: Jefferson’s Friday win over Class AAA North Hall. The Dragons — who play at Dawson County this Friday night — ran just 39 plays but racked up 349 yards in a 38-28 win. “The big plays are what won ... [Full Story »]

Football photos: Jackson Co. vs. Fannin Co.

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Friday, September 9. 2011

FOOTBALL: AHS looks to ground Falcons

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Friday, September 9. 2011

It’s no secret the Flowery Branch High School football team has a high-powered offense. However, Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis is almost equally impressed by the defensive unit the Falcons put on the field. The combination of a high-powered offense, a stingy defense and even strong special teams play makes Flowery Branch ... [Full Story »]

Columbus bound: Red Raiders hope this is first of two trips

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Friday, September 9. 2011

The Red Raider softball team will pack their bags for Columbus this weekend, hoping that this is the first of two trips to the west Georgia city. Madison County will face South Gwinnett and Starrs Mill Friday in the first round of the Shaw Invitational in Columbus, the home of the annual state softball finals. The team from Danielsville will ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: Jefferson wins two matches in lively home atmosphere

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Thursday, September 8. 2011

On what Jefferson coach Mike Paul called “an electric night,” the Dragon volleyball team (9-2, 2-0) picked up two wins Thursday, beating East Hall (25-12, 25-21) and West Hall (25-3, 25-19). Jefferson was decked out in special pink uniforms to support breast cancer awareness. During the second match against West Hall, the Jefferson marching ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: East Jackson volleyball team enjoys historic night in sweep

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Thursday, September 8. 2011

For the first time ever, the East Jackson volleyball team picked up two wins in one night, beating Tallulah Falls Thursday for an area win and downing Yeshiva. East Jackson beat Tallulah Falls 25-19, 18-25, 25-13 and Yeshiva 25-16, 26-24. Rebekah Poponi had five kills and Haley Simmons added six aces. Rosie Melendez had five aces, Jill ... [Full Story »]

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