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Cheer Doggs earn first place

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Wednesday, September 28. 2011

Winder-Barrow High School competition cheerleading coach Jerrie Hulsey saw plenty of improvement from her squad Saturday. As a result, the Cheer Doggs won first place at a competition hosted by Commerce High School. WBHS also was awarded the grand champion honor, presented to the team with the day’s top score. “The routine was much improved ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Wildcats still giving strong effort

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Wednesday, September 28. 2011

Knowing Shane Davis as long as I have, I know the Apalachee High School mentor is not one for moral victories. Yet, even Davis will admit to the fact his team played well last Friday in a 22-17 loss on the road against undefeated Heritage. The Wildcats had legitimate chances to win the contest and pushed the Patriots as far as any opponent has ... [Full Story »]

Coach Jones looks ahead to Union County game

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Wednesday, September 28. 2011

1. What kind of offense will Union County deploy? Union County runs a no huddle, spread offense. They throw the ball more than anyone we have played so far. They try to control the ball with the short, high percentage passing game. 2. Are there any similarities in the teams offense? No not really. We are primarily a power running team, and ... [Full Story »]

Softball: East Jackson edges Jefferson in ‘best showing by far’

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Tuesday, September 27. 2011

EAST JACKSON softball coach Jason Rainey had previously declared his team’s Sept. 15 10-2 victory over Oglethorpe County as its superlative effort of the year. But he had to amend that statement Thursday. The Eagles (6-13-1, 4-7) won a much bigger one, beating rival Jefferson 4-1 at home. “This is our best showing by far — defense, ... [Full Story »]

Bettis hurls no hitter in crucial contest in Conyers

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Monday, September 26. 2011

It helps to have stellar pitching when it matters. Randee Bettis hurled an eight-inning no-hitter for the Red Raiders Tuesday as Madison County (22-4) downed Heritage 1-0 in Conyers, a win that assured the girls from Danielsville another trip to the state playoffs — barring a major upset against winless Clarke Central today (Thursday). “It ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Time for some major realigning

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Saturday, September 24. 2011

This past weekend the Athletic Coast Conference (ACC) accepted the University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse University as its newest members. The ACC decided to take matters into its own hands, rather than waiting to see where teams like Texas, Oklahoma and Texas A&M go. Over the offseason, teams began moving from conference to conference. Some of ... [Full Story »]

Homecoming ruined

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Saturday, September 24. 2011

Oglethorpe County rushes for 374 yards in 30-0 thumping of East Jackson Carly Brooks was named East Jackson's homecoming queen Friday, but the Eagle faithful had little else to cheer for in a 30-0 loss to Oglethorpe County. East Jackson defenders spent most of the night trying to tackle Patriot quarterback Kendrick Presley and tailback Corey ... [Full Story »]

Homecoming ruined: Oglethorpe County rushes for 374 yards in 30-0 thumping of East Jackson

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Saturday, September 24. 2011

Carly Brooks was named East Jackson's homecoming queen Friday, but the Eagle faithful had little else to cheer for in a 30-0 loss to Oglethorpe County. East Jackson defenders spent most of the night trying to tackle Patriot quarterback Kendrick Presley and tailback Corey Davenport as Oglethorpe County's triple option attack rolled up 374 yards ... [Full Story »]

Football photos: Oglethorpe Co. 30, East Jackson 0

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Friday, September 23. 2011

Madison Co. falls to Habersham Central 41-24 on Homecoming

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Friday, September 23. 2011

Quarterback Trae Burton was a workhorse for Madison County Friday evening, running inside, sprinting outside, slinging the ball downfield. The senior scored three times for the Red Raiders on runs of 7, 1 and 3 yards, but a quarterback on the other side of the field — for that other Raider squad — was even more elusive, leading Habersham ... [Full Story »]

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