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ROLLASON: Heat show no signs of fading away

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Saturday, December 31. 2011

The Miami Heat were in a giving mood on Christmas, dropping into the American Airlines Center and giving the Dallas Mavericks a holly-jolly beat down on the day that they raised their banner from last year’s NBA Finals. The final score saw the Heat atop 105-94, but this was not an 11-point game. Miami was up by as much as 35 during the ... [Full Story »]

Shelton leads by example for Lady Wildcats

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Thursday, December 29. 2011

There are two kinds of leaders when it comes to athletics. There are the vocal kind or the non-vocal kind. Apalachee High School’s Saboyce Shelton falls into the second category. Allowing her play on the court to do her talking, Shelton has helped the Lady Wildcats race out to a 6-2 start this season and is primed to help her team reach the ... [Full Story »]

Youth Club To Host New Year’s Meet

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

Young wrestlers are expected to flock to Commerce on New Year’s Day for the city’s first sanctioned Team Georgia Wrestling tournament. The Commerce Wrestling Club is sponsoring the event at Commerce High School. Funds raised mainly benefit the Tigers’ varsity team as well as the high school’s booster club, said tournament director Rick ... [Full Story »]

Shelton leads Lady Cats in tourney opener

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

The Apalachee High School girls basketball team opened play in the Peach State Holiday Invitational Tuesday with a 66-51 victory against Jordan High School of North Carolina. Saboyce Shelton scored 29 points and had 10 rebounds to lead the Lady Wildcats, who improved to 7-2 for the season. Ryan Burke added eight points and 11 rebounds while ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Previous 12 months had plenty to offer

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

It’s hard to believe another year has slipped by. Within a few days 2011 will be in the rear-view mirror. It seems like only yesterday we were ringing in the new year with plenty of hopes and dreams. Now it’s all but behind us as we look to what 2012 will bring. Before we completely leave 2011 behind, it’s worth looking back on some ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: ‘D’ dominant in Jefferson holiday win

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

NOT MISSING a beat following an 11-day hiatus, the Jefferson boys’ basketball team (6-4, 2-0) secured its third-straight victory with a 56-34 holiday tournament win over Westminster Tuesday in Atlanta. The Dragons had a huge night defensively, holding the host Wildcats to just 19 points in the first three quarters. “I thought we played ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Third time not the charm for JCCHS

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

JACKSON County’s woes against nearby foe Oconee County — a region opponent next year — continued Tuesday. The Lady Panthers suffered their third setback this year against the Lady Warriors, falling 48-30 in the opening round of Oconee County’s holiday tournament. Jackson County (3-11, 2-1) continues to be plagued by the same problem ... [Full Story »]

Basketball: East Jackson hosting Wing Slinger Holiday Bash

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

EAST JACKSON will get in a little extra court time prior to ringing in the New Year. The Eagles and Lady Eagle basketball teams host the Wing Slinger Holiday Bash this week (Wednesday through Friday) in the final action of the 2011 portion of the schedule. The East Jackson boys (3-6, 0-2) open tournament play Wednesday against Athens Academy at ... [Full Story »]

Taking flight: Jefferson flying to Minnesota to face some of nation’s best

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

EVEN BY Jefferson’s standards, this is a long trip. The Dragons, who often leave Georgia’s borders for tournaments, fly to Rochester, Minn. this week to compete in the elite Clash National Duals Friday and Saturday. “This is one of those things where you get to go and measure your team,” coach Doug Thurmond said of his team’s ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Holiday season yields victories for Jefferson

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Wednesday, December 28. 2011

‘Twas the season to get back on the winning track. The Jefferson girls’ basketball team (5-7, 0-2) used the pre-Christmas Lanierland tournament to cure its December woes by winning two of three games in the event. Jefferson coach Jason Gibson credited an improved effort on the defensive boards and a re-energized offense for the Lady ... [Full Story »]

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