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Lady Leopards fall one game shy of state

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Tuesday, October 11. 2011

Last week the Banks County High School softball team traveled to Dawson County to take on the South’s No.3 seed Jefferson in the first round of the Region 8-AA tournament. Jefferson would score one run in the first inning and three in the second inning to take a 4-0 lead headed into the top of the fourth. This is when the Lady Leopards would ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Another choke for an Atlanta team

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Monday, October 10. 2011

It came down to the last night of the regular season. A lead that seemed insurmountable for anyone to overcome quickly shrank away in the last month of the season. And so, the Atlanta Braves added another page to the history books of Atlanta sports disappointments. The glory days of the 90s are far from us now. And let’s be real here, 15 ... [Full Story »]

9th graders whip Alcovy 34-7

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Saturday, October 8. 2011

While Madison County’s junior varsity squad struggled to put points on the board against Alcovy recently, the MCHS ninth grade team faced no such difficulty, downing the Tigers 34-7 in Alcovy. “We started kind of slowly on offense in the first quarter,” said MCHS ninth grade coach Chris Smith. “But we picked it up in the second quarter ... [Full Story »]

PHOTOS: North Oconee 56, Jackson Co. 0

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Saturday, October 8. 2011

Wildcats post second win in a row

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Friday, October 7. 2011

Apalachee High School won its second straight game of the 2011 season this past Friday as they defeated the Bulldogs of Rockdale County High School 34-21. “We have put in so much hard work, it just feels good to finally get something out of it,” said junior linebacker Chris Morris. The Wildcat offense found its groove early in the contest ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs fall to undefeated Heritage

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Friday, October 7. 2011

The Winder-Barrow High School defense kept the Bulldoggs in the game Friday night but in the end undefeated Heritage still had too much for WBHS to overcome. Heritage took a 21-0 win at W. Clair Harris Stadium to remain perfect for the season. The Patriots remain tied for first in 8-AAAA with Flowery Branch, who crushed Habersham Central ... [Full Story »]

Heritage holds off stingy Bulldoggs

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Friday, October 7. 2011

Since David Wagner became the head coach of the Winder-Barrow High School football team he has preached an all-out defensive effort. The Bulldoggs, despite their overall struggles, have managed to deliver on Wagner’s promise of hard-hitting and aggressive play on the defensive side of the football. In last Friday’s game with undefeated ... [Full Story »]

North Oconee 56, Jackson Co. 0: Panthers can't contain high-octane Titans

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Friday, October 7. 2011

Jackson County became the latest victim in North Oconee's high-scoring run through the 2011 season with a 56-0 loss Friday on the road in Bogart. North Oconee, which is averaging 42.7 points per game this year, improved to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in 8-AA South play as it kept pace with sub-region co-leader Elbert County (6-0, 3-0) tonight. Click ... [Full Story »]

BCHS Leopards last minute scoring effort puts bite on Dawson Tigers 19-14

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Friday, October 7. 2011

BCHS finished a tough game with Dawson Co by putting a touchdown into the end zone with less than a minute to play. The Leopards now 4-2 in regular play and 2-0 in region play share the top honor with East Hall. BCHS will try to improve their record next week with a Homecoming win against Rabun County.

Jefferson 49, Oglethorpe Co. 13: Dragons roll to easy road win

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Friday, October 7. 2011

Jefferson tuned-up for a shown-down with first-place Elbert County with a 49-13 waltz over Oglethorpe County Friday in Lexington. The Dragons (5-1, 2-1) face Elbert County (6-0, 3-0) — which is currently tied with North Oconee atop the Region 8-AA standings — next week at Memorial Stadium. The Blue Devils rolled to a 29-7 win over Hart ... [Full Story »]

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