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Cross country: East Jackson hosting Bob Roller Invitational

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Wednesday, October 19. 2011

NOT EVEN a full year removed from his coaching tenure at East Jackson Comprehensive High School, Bob Roller already has a meet named after him. East Jackson will host the Bob Roller Invitational Thursday in a nod to the coach who started the Eagle cross country program. “I’m honored; I’m just glad that it’s not a memorial meet,” ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards cap impressive season

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Wednesday, October 19. 2011

The Banks County High School softball team closed out the 2011 season last week finishing just one game short of making the state tournament. The Lady Leopards finished with an 18-10 record and 4-6 in sub-region play. While BCHS did not reach its goal of making the state playoffs the Lady Leopards have continued to build a program that is ... [Full Story »]

Braves baseball just isn’t what it use to be

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Tuesday, October 18. 2011

By Dallas Bordon Several weeks after the fact, I am still wondering how do you lose a 10-game lead with half of a month left to play? Is there anyone wondering the same on that thought other than me? Maybe the Atlanta Braves are tossing that same question around in their minds as they now have all winter to think about it. I’ll have to admit ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: UGA football on the right track

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Saturday, October 15. 2011

After starting the season 0-2, the University of Georgia Bulldogs have run off four straight victories in an attempt to try to reach the SEC title game. The Bulldogs started with a tough loss to the Broncos of Boise State.Now let’s be real here, Boise State is a darn good football team. The Broncos are one of the most talented teams in the ... [Full Story »]

Elbert Co. 14, Jefferson 0: Dragons lose despite strong defensive effort

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Saturday, October 15. 2011

Jefferson's best defensive effort of the year wasn't enough to save it from another tough subregion loss as the Dragons fell to no. 6 Elbert County 14-0 Friday at Memorial Stadium. Jefferson (5-2, 2-2) trailed 7-0 until 1:07 left in the game when Blue Devil quarterback Hunter Blackmon romped 56 yards — off of a perfect fake — to clinch the ... [Full Story »]

PHOTOS: Jefferson vs. Elbert Co. football

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Saturday, October 15. 2011

Madison County defeats Rockdale in thrilling fashion

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Friday, October 14. 2011

Madison County battled back from a 21-7 fourth quarter deficit to down Rockdale County 22-21 Friday. Alex Jordan hit Trae Burton on an 18-yard, fourth-down touchdown pass with five seconds remaining to win the game. (See MadisonJournalTODAY.com "Top Stories" for more coverage)

Athens Academy tops Commerce, 21-10

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Friday, October 14. 2011

Athens Academy capitalized on two Commerce turnovers in the third quarter to secure a critical Region 8-A win. The Spartans outscored the Tigers 21-10 despite the teams' near even offensive yardage. Quarterback Cody Streetman, who twice left the game because of injury, scored Commerce's lone touchdown on a 1-yard run that made the score 12-7 by ... [Full Story »]

Leopards rush past Wildcats for fifth win of the season

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Friday, October 14. 2011

The BCHS Leopards outscored the Wildcats 40-28 in their third win in the region. With East Hall losing to Fannin tonight the Leopards hold sole possession of first place in the region. BCHS will travel to Fannin next week for another region showdown. The Leopards did a great job in the first half and scored 21 points on the Wildcats. But the ... [Full Story »]

Elbert Co. 14, Jefferson 0: Dragons lose despite strong defensive effort

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Friday, October 14. 2011

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