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Burks Completes Brave Return

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

Kayla Burks recalls the screwball she threw, the batter who turned on it, and the seams that appeared right in front of her face. The Commerce pitcher couldn’t raise her glove fast enough as a shield. Burks jerked slightly, just enough to expose her jaw. She twisted to the ground after impact. Her parents watched her grab at her face and ... [Full Story »]

CHS Dominates In Region Win

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

Commerce walked away from Tiger Stadium without a doubt last week after its 41-0 shutout over Athens Christian. Players and coaches agreed: Commerce was due for a big win. “It feels great,” Chance McClure said, smiling as he moved to the locker room after the game. “We’re not a 2-3 team. We should be doing better than that.” Added ... [Full Story »]

WBHS cross country back in action this Saturday

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

After an open date this past weekend, the Winder-Barrow High School cross country teams return to action Saturday when they compete in the ASICS Invitational hosted by Alexander High School. The event will be at the McIntosh Nature Preserve in Whitesburg, near Carrollton. WBHS coach Michael Lofton said in scouting the event he noticed several ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Now is time to support WBHS program

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

It’s easy to be a fan or a supporter when things are going in your favor. It’s easy to be a fan when your team competes for region championships each fall. It’s easy to make your way to the game each Friday when you know your team will be in the playoffs again. However, it takes a true fan or supporter to be there when the chips are down. ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: Bowles wins MainStreet meet

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

REESE Bowles’ first win of the season came in very familiar territory. The Jefferson sophomore ran a 21:23 Thursday at the Dragons’ home course at Crow’s Lake to win the girls’ race of the ninth annual MainStreet meet. She fended off another runner quite used to the course, Rachel Pasko of Jackson County. Pasko, whose Panther team ... [Full Story »]

Football: East Jackson loses, but coaches grow more confident

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

DESPITE a 30-10 loss to Hart County Friday, coach Brian Smith and East Jackson maintain a glass-half-full mentality heading into their off-week. Smith believes the game revealed more than a mere 20-point setback. “Our kids are getting better,” Smith said. “I think it shows. To us as coaches, we came out of this game a lot happier than we ... [Full Story »]

Standout year for Scott: Panther running back emerges, credits offensive line

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

LIKE ANY gracious running back, Jackson County’s Dustin Scott sees his accomplishments and those of his offensive line as one and the same. Scott enjoyed one of the best games of his career this past Friday, scoring three times and running for 126 yards in the Panthers’ 30-13, bounce-back win over Oglethorpe County. But he was quick to ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson looks to rally from last week’s disappointment

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

Jefferson’s 38-28 loss to North Oconee provided plenty of frustration for the Dragons — frustration they hope to use as fuel for the rest of what could still be a special season. The Dragons (4-1, 1-1) return to action Friday on the road at Oglethorpe County as Jefferson has five games left this year. “We’ll have a good week of ... [Full Story »]

Staying alive: JCCHS rebounds from loss, continues on in region tournament play

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

FACED with region tournament elimination and having a 20-plus win softball season end prematurely, Jackson County survived Tuesday thanks to its most impressive offensive performance of the postseason. The Panthers (25-7) walloped East Hall 11-3 in six innings to advance in the 8-AA tournament after being shutout 5-0 earlier Tuesday against no. ... [Full Story »]

Softball: East Jackson season ends with shutout losses

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Wednesday, October 5. 2011

EAST JACKSON’S softball team certainly improved over the course of the year, but not enough to extend its season past the first day of the region tournament. The resurgent Eagles’ season ended Monday with shutout losses to no. 7 Union County (8-0) and East Hall (7-0) at the 8-AA tournament at Jackson County. Both teams were from the other ... [Full Story »]

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