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FOOTBALL: AHS falls to Salem on road

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Friday, September 16. 2011

The Apalachee High School football team fell to 0-3 overall as well as 0-3 in Region 8-AAAA following a 14-7 loss to Salem in Conyers Friday night. Both teams scored rather quickly in the first quarter and the game appeared to be setting up as an offensive shootout. Instead, a defensive battle emerged with the game remaining deadlocked at 7-7 ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson 21, Jackson Co. 12: Eagles cash in on Panther mistakes

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Friday, September 16. 2011

On a night where East Jackson struggled offensively, the Eagle defense was happy to lend a helping hand. East Jackson (3-1) picked up five turnovers Friday as the Eagles beat Jackson County 21-12 for their second-straight victory over their in-county rivals. Two of those turnovers led to 14 East Jackson points. "Defense is like our offense," ... [Full Story »]

Eagles, Panthers both talking up rivalry game

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Friday, September 16. 2011

NO ONE is even bothering to downplay the excitement surrounding this weekend. Intra-county rivals East Jackson and Jackson County clash this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in only the second meeting between these sister schools. “It’s a big game,” East Jackson running back C.J. Allen said. “I’m hyped up about this week. I hope it’s sold out. ... [Full Story »]

Georgia vs. South Carolina

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Friday, September 16. 2011

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FOOTBALL: AHS travels to Salem

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Friday, September 16. 2011

With his team’s playoff hopes perhaps hanging in the balance, Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis will prepare his squad for another test this Friday when the Wildcats venture to Salem High School in Conyers. AHS (0-2 overall, 0-2 in Region 8-AAAA) is coming off a 42-20 setback to Flowery Branch last week although Davis felt his ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Jackson County grabs another subregion win with 8-2 victory over Hart

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Thursday, September 15. 2011

Jackson County coasted to an 8-2 win over Hart County Thursday behind a 2-for-4, three-RBI night from Madison Whitmire, who also scored a run. The Panthers, who have won 15 of their last 16, improved to 16-3 overall with the victory and 7-1 in Region 8-AA South play. Other leading hitters were Mason Garland (1-for-3, two RBIs, one run) and ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball photos: Jefferson vs. East Jackson

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Thursday, September 15. 2011

Volleyball photos: East Jackson vs. Jefferson

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Thursday, September 15. 2011

Pritchett inducted into Hall of Fame

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Thursday, September 15. 2011

Swayne Pritchett of Baldwin is one of the five inductees for 2011 into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. Other 2011 inductees are George Elliott of Dawsonville, Mike Head of Ellenwood, Harold Kite of College Park, and Ken Ragan of Unadilla. The 2011 Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Induction banquet will be held on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Georgia ... [Full Story »]

Georgia Team Championship set Oct. 29-30 in Statham

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Thursday, September 15. 2011

Entries are now being accepted for the 19th Georgia Team Championship, which is scheduled for Oct. 29-30 at The Georgia Club in Statham. The event is open to four-man teams of male amateur golfers who are selected by their Georgia State Golf Association member club. The field will consist of 30 teams. The format is one round of four-ball stroke ... [Full Story »]

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