Entries from November 2011

La Russa praises selfless attitude of MC native in victory speech

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Saturday, November 5. 2011
When St. Louis manager Tony La Russa stood before thousands of jubilant Cardinals’ fans this past week in Busch Stadium, looking for the right way to sum up the heart of his World Championship team, he spoke of Jake Westbrook and called the Madison County native over for a hug at the podium. Westbrook, a starter who went 12-9 for the ... [Full Story »] 

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

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
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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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Saturday, November 5. 2011

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

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
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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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
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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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, November 4. 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 »] 

Loganville defeats AHS in final seconds

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, November 4. 2011
Friday’s game between Apalachee High School and Loganville High School was a fan’s dream — and a defensive coach’s nightmare. The Wildcats and Red Devils compiled 87 points and both offenses were unstoppable in the second half. AHS did not punt the entire game, scoring on each possession. Yet, the Wildcats still fell by three points as ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce win extends school's playoff streak

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MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, November 4. 2011
Commerce ended its regular season with a dominating 45-21 win at home over Social Circle. The victory clinched a playoff berth for the Tigers (4-6, 3-3), who as the No. 4 seed from Region 8-A will play Lincoln Co. (10-0, 6-0), the Region 7-A champions. The game will be played in Lincolnton. Commerce seniors provided a number of Friday's ... [Full Story »] 

Bulldoggs blanked by Cedar Shoals

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Friday, November 4. 2011
Even in their final game of 2011, the Winder-Barrow High School Bulldoggs continued to battle. While Cedar Shoals would emerge with a 33-0 victory, WBHS coach David Wagner liked the effort his team gave in the last contest of the season. “I thought we played well, especially in the first half,” Wagner said. “Our kids came out and really ... [Full Story »] 

Athens Academy 38, East Jackson 14: Eagles drop sixth-straight to end season

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Friday, November 4. 2011
East Jackson tailback C.J. Allen passed the 1,000-yard mark for the season Friday, but most all of the other highlights belonged to Athens Academy in a 38-14 Spartan win. Athens Academy ran out to a 38-0 lead at the end of three quarters as it handed East Jackson (3-7) its sixth-straight loss. Allen finished with 109 yards on 21 carries, which ... [Full Story »] 
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