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Huge challenge ahead: Can Jefferson topple Class AA superpower Friday?

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Wednesday, November 9. 2011

IT WON’T take Jefferson long to run into the state’s elite in the Class AA football playoffs. In fact, that happens Friday night. The Dragons’ first round foe — top-seeded Calhoun (10-0) — brings a gaudy résumé into this contest, knowing a thing or two about winning in the playoffs. In fact, Calhoun — a fixture in the late rounds ... [Full Story »]

Leopards to face Adairsville Tigers for first round of playoffs

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Wednesday, November 9. 2011

The Banks County Leopards will face another tough opponent in the first round of the AA playoffs. The Adairsville Tigers are 9-1 on the season and are hungry for a win in the playoffs. It has been seven seasons since their last appearance in the state playoffs. The Tigers have 23 seniors on their team and some pretty good talent. Senior Tail ... [Full Story »]

OPINION: Giving kids that special chance

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Tuesday, November 8. 2011

By Dallas Bordon One of my favorite movies came out several years ago portrayed a young man with disabilities which kept him from fitting into society. His handicap isolated him to a world of his own and caused him to try and figure out a way to communicate with others. “Radio,” a movie filmed in my home state of South Carolina, featured ... [Full Story »]

UGA vs. New Mexico St.

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Saturday, November 5. 2011

ROLLASON: Playoff baseball — quite enjoyable

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Saturday, November 5. 2011

I have never been much of a baseball fan, but I must say that there is nothing like playoff baseball. The parody is amazing, seeing the National League wildcard St. Louis Cardinals defeat the all-powerful Philadelphia Phillies in the first round — the same Phillies that dominated the entire season and had the best record and pitching staff. ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson 21, Dawson Co. 10: Dragons earn state playoff berth behind running game, defense

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Saturday, November 5. 2011

Thanks to an effective running game and an opportunistic defense, Jefferson found its way to the state playoffs Friday on something of an off-night. Sophomore tailback Tristen Jackson ran for two touchdowns in the third quarter and finished with 114 yards on 25 carries as Jefferson (8-2) overcame a 10-7 halftime deficit in a 21-10 win over ... [Full Story »]

PHOTOS: Jefferson 21, Dawson Co. 10

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Saturday, November 5. 2011

Jackson Co. 41, Rabun Co. 7: Panthers rout Rabun to end season

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Friday, November 4. 2011

Behind multiple offensive sources, Jackson County scored a season-high 41 points in a 41-7 demolition of Rabun County Friday to close the season. Panther quarterback Kyle Daniel was 18-of-21 for 168 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran six times for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Dustin Scott — who finished the season with 807 ... [Full Story »]

Red Raiders wrap up season with 35-18 loss at Heritage

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Friday, November 4. 2011

Madison County wrapped up its 2011 football season with a 35-18 loss to Heritage in Conyers Friday night. The Red Raiders' lone first half score came on a 21-yard field goal by Oliver Esponiza and Madison County trailed 28-3 at intermission to Heritage. But Madison County tacked on two fourth-quarter touchdowns, a six-yard scoring pass from ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson 21, Dawson Co. 10: Dragons earn state playoff berth behind running game, defense

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Friday, November 4. 2011

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