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Wildcats win Battle of Barrow

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Friday, October 28. 2011

August 31, 2007. That date marks the last time that Winder-Barrow High School defeated Apalachee High School in the Battle of Barrow football contest. This year’s event showcased Winder-Barrow head coach David Wagner looking to get his first win as coach of the Bulldoggs over the team that he used to be the defensive coordinator for. His ... [Full Story »]

Rivalry weekend, again: County pride on the line a week before the region playoffs

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Friday, October 28. 2011

DON’T EVEN ask Jefferson coach T. McFerrin about his team having already clinched a spot in next week’s 8-AA playoffs — those all-important games that will determine what teams go to state. Only East Jackson is on the radar of the veteran coach who owns 324 career wins. “I’m too superstitious to even look at that … We’re not going ... [Full Story »]

Moore knows both sides of rivalry

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Friday, October 28. 2011

From 1994 until 2000, Brian Moore bled “GG” red and black. As an assistant coach at Winder-Barrow High School, Moore worked countless hours to make the Bulldogg program a success. By the time the 2000 season arrived, Moore had been named the first head football coach in Apalachee High School history. He continues to work within the Chee ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Looking at the Battle of the Barrow

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Friday, October 28. 2011

The Battle of Barrow will be hosted at Winder-Barrow High School for the first time since 2008 this Friday. The second matchup between Shane Davis and David Wagner will be contested during Winder-Barrow’s senior night on a season that has been frustrating to say the least. Winder-Barrow enters Friday night 0-8 and on the heels of a 22- game ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs host Apalachee Friday

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Friday, October 28. 2011

A region championship will not be on the line Friday night at W. Clair Harris Stadium. Only one team has an outside chance of making the postseason at this point in the season. Despite those facts, don’t expect less than 100 percent effort from the players — and coaches — who represent Winder-Barrow High School and Apalachee High School ... [Full Story »]

PHOTOS: Region 8-AA cross country meet

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Thursday, October 27. 2011

Region goals set for AHS runners

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Thursday, October 27. 2011

The Apalachee High School cross country teams will venture to region this week and see what happens. “This year has been very challenging and we have not worked and competed to our potential,” said coach Billy Harrell. “The girls will not be able to qualify for state because we do not field enough runners. I hope for Shannon McConnell to ... [Full Story »]

Braves to help with benefit golf tournament

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Thursday, October 27. 2011

The 29th annual Hit 'Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Château Elan Winery and Resort in Braselton. Sponsored by Hemophilia of Georgia in partnership with the Atlanta Braves, the Hit 'Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament is recognized as one of the premier charity golfing events in the United States. Since ... [Full Story »]

Timely loss gives Tigers home field hopes

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Wednesday, October 26. 2011

Undefeated Prince Avenue solidified its command over Region 8-A with a 35-13 win over Commerce in Bogart last Friday. However, the Tigers’ loss did not hurt their playoff run. In fact, another team’s unexpected loss actually boosted Commerce’s chances at securing home field advantage in the first round. Athens Academy fell to Athens ... [Full Story »]

Basketball practice begins at commerce

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Wednesday, October 26. 2011

Commerce High School’s basketball teams tipped off the season this week with opening rounds of practice. The boys’ squad, led by coach Chad Bridges, worked out on Monday, with 17 junior varsity and varsity players arriving at the gymnasium. Another six or seven players are expected to join the team after the Tigers’ football season ends. ... [Full Story »]

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