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Softball Lady Leopards try to end slump

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Tuesday, September 6. 2011

After a fast start to the 2011 season, the Banks County High School Lady Leopards fast-pitch softball team has missed a couple of opportunities to stay in the hunt for first in the subregion. Last week the Lady Leopards softball team hosted Fannin County in another 8-AA sub-region battle. The game was scoreless for three innings when Fannin ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Early forecast for the NFL playoffs

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Sunday, September 4. 2011

Now that we are even closer to the start of the NFL season, it is time to unveil my predictions for how the playoffs will go down. Just a reminder, these are the division winners and wild card teams I have predicted for both the AFC and the NFC. Let’s start with the AFC: AFC East: New England Patriots AFC North: Baltimore Ravens AFC South: ... [Full Story »]

Late TD and defensive stand push Commerce to first victory, 10-7

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Friday, September 2. 2011

Quarterback Cody Streetman scored the go-ahead touchdown on a five-yard run to put Commerce ahead of Franklin Co. 10-7 with less than four minutes to play. A strong Tiger defense halted the Lions' final series in thrilling fashion at Tiger Field. Facing a second-and-10 from about midfield, senior Jake Vaughn sacked Lions' quarterback Kevin ... [Full Story »]

Walnut Grove 37, Jackson Co. 0: Panthers shutout on the road

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Friday, September 2. 2011

(UPDATED STORY) Jackson County fell 37-0 at Walnut Grove Friday on a sparse offensive night. The Panthers (1-1), who beat Walnut Grove 21-3 last year, were held to -4 yards on the ground and just 33 total yards in their first loss of the year. Walnut Grove, playing its third year of football and first under new coach O.J. Soto, led 12-0 at the ... [Full Story »]

Oconee Co. 35, East Jackson 0: Eagles overwhelmed in home opener

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Friday, September 2. 2011

Oconee County hit a 75-yard touchdown pass to start the game and the scenery never changed for East Jackson in a 35-0 loss in its first home game. The visiting Warriors ran out to a 28-0 halftime lead and held East Jackson (1-1) — playing without standout tailback C.J. Allen — to just 137 yards on the night. Quarterback Tyler Collins led ... [Full Story »]

Salem marches past Madison County, 36-7

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Friday, September 2. 2011

Madison County struggled to find any offensive juice Friday in a 36-7 loss to visiting Salem. The Red Raiders handed the Seminoles a gift on the first play of the game, fumbling the opening kickoff on their own 37. Salem (1-1) wasted little time making Madison County (0-2) pay as Ahmad Mitchell carried the ball in from five yards out. Damion ... [Full Story »]

Football photos: East Jackson vs. Oconee Co.

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Friday, September 2. 2011

Banks County runs over Riverside Military 41-0

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Friday, September 2. 2011

BCHS Leopard Quarterback Tyler Hubbard scores first touchdown in the first minute of football game. Tyler Hubbard scores again with 6:12 left in the 1st quarter. The PAT attempt was blocked. SCORE 12-0 BCHS. Riverside runs downs and has to punt. Dean Ewing scores from 6 yards to make the score 18-0 LEOPARDS. The Leopards go for a two ... [Full Story »]

JHS 38, North Hall 28: Dragons stay perfect with home victory over Trojans

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Friday, September 2. 2011

Jefferson moved to 2-0 with a 38-28 win over Class AAA North Hall. The Dragons jumped out to a 28-7 half time lead and held off the Trojans, who were playing in their season-opener, for the non-region win. North Hall pulled to within 35-28 late, but Jefferson tacked on a 25-yard field goal from Asher Orr late to seal the win. Check ...

FOOTBALL: Bulldoggs fall to Flowery Branch

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Friday, September 2. 2011

The No. 4-ranked team in the state rolled into W. Clair Harris Stadium Friday night and left town with a 64-7 victory. Flowery Branch showed why it is expected to contend for the region title, and possible more, this season. The Falcons improve to 2-0 overall and 2-0 in Region 8-AAAA while the WBHS Bulldoggs are now 0-2 (0-2). WBHS will travel ... [Full Story »]

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