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Swim Doggs strong in opener

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Monday, November 21. 2011

The Winder-Barrow swim team opened its season Saturday at North Forsyth’s Fourth Annual High School Invitational and exceeded the expectations of its coach, Jennifer Blevins. The boys’ team finished sixth out of 13 squads. Both Quinn McDaniels and Mitchell Buttler finished first and second respectively in the 100 backstroke and swam ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Another new development in the national title race

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Monday, November 21. 2011

It seems like every week there is a drastic change in college football. Last week the “Game of the Century” saw LSU remain at the top of the standings. This week two more undefeated teams got their first loss of the season (#4 Stanford and #5 Boise State). Boise State fell to TCU 36-35 in an exciting game that came down to the wire. The ... [Full Story »]

BCHS hosts D Marlow Duals

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Monday, November 21. 2011

The Banks County High School Wrestling program hosted it first ever tournament on Saturday November 19 in the high school gym. Named the D. Marlow Duals, the event featured a tournament hosting area high schools to compete on four mats. "We, as a staff, want to thank Dennis and Debbie Marlow for the work they put in years ago that afforded us ... [Full Story »]

MCHS wrestlers aim to reload in 2011-12

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Monday, November 21. 2011

Madison County’s wrestling team is back on the mats — minus most of last year’s successful squad. Gone are 11 seniors from last year’s team, including nine starters. Madison County is also without two state placers from last year’s team: Isaac Ruiz, who earned fourth place honors at 145 lbs., and Cody Phillips, who took sixth at 125 ... [Full Story »]

Georgia Bulldogs capture SEC East with 19-10 win over Kentucky

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Saturday, November 19. 2011

MCHS takes court for first time in seven years without a Freeman sister

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Saturday, November 19. 2011

It’s been seven years since the Lady Raider basketball team lacked a Freeman sister on the court. First there was Courtney, who powered Madison County in the paint from the 2005-2006 season until she graduated in 2009. Her sister, Kayla, was a standout, too, starring for the Red Raiders for four years, before graduating last year. Now, ... [Full Story »]

Raiders seek defensive swagger

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Friday, November 18. 2011

It’s not just about the swish; it’s about the swagger — defensive swagger, that is. Or at least that’s what Red Raider head coach Steve Crouse is preaching to his team, which aims for its third straight winning season in 2011-12. “We’ve really been talking to our guys about working hard and they are really buying into that — ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: The most bizarre sports story in history

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Thursday, November 17. 2011

My favorite television mini-series was the 1983 production of “Chiefs,” starring Charlton Heston. In it, Heston plays the Southern political boss, Hugh Holmes, of the fictional town of Delano, Georgia. It chronicles several decades in how Heston tries to build the town and give it a good reputation. All the while, however, there is an ... [Full Story »]

‘Doggs win state!' Winder-Barrow cheerleading squad rules co-ed division

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Thursday, November 17. 2011

Winder-Barrow was not only at its best at the end of the season. It was basically perfect. The cheer Doggs posted a 280 — its highest score of the season — to edge out second- place Ola (278) for the co-ed state title Saturday in Columbus. Two-time defending state champion Peachtree Ridge had 270 and was third. Winder-Barrow coach Jerrie ... [Full Story »]

Winder-Barrow cheerleading squad rules co-ed division

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Thursday, November 17. 2011

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