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JCCHS moves on from ‘devastating loss,’ faces no. 7 Elbert Co.

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Wednesday, September 21. 2011

COACH Billy Kirk was very candid Monday when said he still wasn’t quite over it. His Jackson County team (1-3, 0-1) had, in his opinion, dominated East Jackson up and down the field last week only to lose yet another game in vexing fashion. “We’ve got to rebound from a devastating loss,” Kirk said. In fact, the 21-12 loss made him ... [Full Story »]

3-1 Eagles finding ways to win football games

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Wednesday, September 21. 2011

IT’S NOT an overwhelming 3-1 start, but it’s a 3-1 start nonetheless. East Jackson struggled offensively this past Friday and gave up nearly 300 yards rushing but came out on top in a 21-12 win over rival Jackson County. “We haven’t done it perfect … Friday night is not the way you want to win a ball game,” Eagle coach Brian Smith ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: Jackson County notches wins no. 13 and 14

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Wednesday, September 21. 2011

THE JACKSON County volleyball team again added to its win total, picking up Thursday victories over Tallulah Falls and Athens Christian. The Panthers (14-13, 2-2), who won 11 matches all of last year, beat Tallulha Falls in three sets (21-25, 25-9, 25-20) and downed Athens Christian in two sets (25-20, 25-16). Leading Jackson County in kills ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: Pasko finishes third at East Jackson

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Wednesday, September 21. 2011

RACHEL Pasko ran a season-best 20:18 at Saturday’s Eagle Run at East Jackson to lead the Jackson County girls to a fourth-place finish behind Athens Christian, West Hall and Dawson County. Pasko finished third individually. Jackson County had two other runners finish in the top 12 — Syndey Baird (ninth, 21:07) and Maddie Newton (12th, ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: EJCHS boys grab sixth at Eagle run, girls 8th

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Wednesday, September 21. 2011

LED BY Cale Pirtle’s 10th place finish, host team East Jackson placed sixth of 12 squads in the fifth annual Eagle Run Saturday. Pirtle ran a season-best 17:48 to place in the top 10, while two other Eagle runners broke 19:00. Stuart Robinett ran an 18:08 to finish 16th and Vladik Staples finished with an 18:26 to take 25th. Rounding out the ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: East Jackson downs rival Jackson Co.

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Wednesday, September 21. 2011

THE EAST Jackson volleyball team chalked up its seventh win of the year and beat one of its biggest rivals in the process. The Eagles (7-15, 1-4) beat Jackson County 25-16, 21-25, 26-24. Jasmine Motes picked up a huge block and Urlissa Sheffield served up the winning point against the Panthers. Leaders for the night were Madison Mealor (nine ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: Jefferson moves to 16-5 overall

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Wednesday, September 21. 2011

Jefferson moved to 16-5 with a pair of Tuesday wins over Athens Christian (25-10, 25-14) and North Oconee (23-25, 25-11, 25-16). Jefferson was paced by Eden Starnes and Cassie Metcalfe hitting from the outside and their serving. Hannah Murphy came off the bench and “played very well in a tough match,” coach Mike Paul said. Leaders for the ... [Full Story »]

BCHS falls late to Athens Christian School Eagles

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Monday, September 19. 2011

It was a great night for football this past Friday evening. The nip in the air seemed to cause problems for both teams, however, resulting in seven combined fumbles, two of which came early for the Banks County High School Leopards. In the end, Athens Christian School took advantage of some BCHS miscues and escaped with a 27-21 win. "We are ... [Full Story »]

10-game winning streak snapped

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Monday, September 19. 2011

Madison County saw a 10-game winning streak snapped Sept. 13, dropping a one-run road game to Habersham Central 3-2, but the Red Raiders tasted victory five times recently in Columbus. Madison County (15-3) downed South Gwinnett, Starr’s Mill (twice), Columbus and Lowndes at the Shaw Invitational in Columbus Friday and Saturday. “We had ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Thankful daddy, daughter time includes sports

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Sunday, September 18. 2011

By Dallas Bordon I love sports. I love most everything about them. I also love the fact that my daddy/daughter time includes sports. Over the past nine years I have had the privilege of either being part of my daughter’s sports activities coaching or as a spectator. Recreation sports or middle school sports, my daughter and I have shared the ... [Full Story »]

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