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Streetman named offensive player of the year for 8-A

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Wednesday, December 21. 2011
Region 8-A football coaches recently named their 2011 All-Region Team. In the lineup, Commerce High School quarterback Cody Streetman received top honors as the league’s offensive player of the year. Head coach Marvin Justice praised Streetman, who led the Tigers in rushing with 205 carries for 1,113 yards and 16 touchdowns. The senior also ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Cats face tough foes at Madison County Duals

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Wednesday, December 21. 2011
It was a familiar story for the Apalachee High School wrestling team Saturday. The Mat Wildcats competed at the Madison County Duals and emerged with a sixth-place finish against some quality opponents. AHS opened the weekend with a match against Commerce, a team Wildcat coach Jim Stoudenmire has a high level of praise for. “Commerce is tough ... [Full Story »] 

BRIDGES: A few sports gifts needed under the tree

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Wednesday, December 21. 2011
Dear Santa, As we approach your busiest day of the year, I hope you may have time to read my “letter” and help deliver some sports-related gifts. I know the miracle of technology allows for information to reach you at the North Pole faster these days so I’m sure you will have time to scan this, even though Christmas is just four days ... [Full Story »] 

Girls' basketball: Hebron rallies past East Jackson

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Wednesday, December 21. 2011
IN A season of growing pains, East Jackson’s latest tough lesson dealt with withstanding a run. The Lady Eagles watched a 14-point second-quarter lead evaporate Tuesday night at home in a 43-39 loss to Hebron Christian Academy. Coach Katie David felt her team got a little frustrated as the Lady Lions rallied. “We had some adverse ... [Full Story »] 

Wrestling: East Jackson wins one of four at Madison County duals

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Wednesday, December 21. 2011
THE EAST Jackson wrestling team went 1-3 at Saturday’s duals tournament at Madison County, beating a “house team” comprising assorted wrestlers while losing to Madison County, Chestatee and Apalachee. Individuals with standout days were Jeff Chandler, who went 4-0 in the heavyweight division, and Garrett Lott, who went 3-1 in the 106-lb. ... [Full Story »] 

Leopards take win at Morgan County tourney

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Tuesday, December 20. 2011
The Banks County Leopards mat men competed in the Morgan County Christmas Tournament this past week and came home with top honors scoring 238 points. Morgan County placed second with 223.50 points and Oconee County third with 220 points. A total of 12 teams competed for the title. The Leopards had two first place finishers in the tournament, ... [Full Story »] 

Four Red Raiders place in Morgan tourney

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Saturday, December 17. 2011
Four Madison County wrestlers placed in the 12-team Morgan County Invitational this past weekend. Steven Resby finished second in the 182-lb. weight class. Max Nash was third in the 132-lb. division. Andrew McCannon took third in the 195-lb. class. And Tanner Gordon finished fourth in the 120-lb. division. “It was a lot of tough competition, ... [Full Story »] 

ROLLASON: Jon Jones — the next best thing?

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Saturday, December 17. 2011
This past Saturday at UFC 140, light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones successfully retained his title against Lyoto Machida. With the win, Jones moved to a professional record of 15-1-0, with his one loss coming from a disqualification from an illegal elbow. So Jones has still yet to lose a fight straight up. Which brings the question ... [Full Story »] 

Sorrells sinks winning FT; Lady Raiders rally from 12 down vs. Elbert

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Friday, December 16. 2011
Leelee Sorrells knocked down the game-winning free throw with just half a second on the clock Dec. 10, giving Madison County a 53-52 come-from-behind win over Elbert County in Danielsville. Madison County trailed by 12 in the fourth quarter against the visiting Lady Blue Devils, but managed to erase the lead in the final moments. “It was kind ... [Full Story »] 

Girls' basketball: East Jackson ‘hoping for a little streak here’

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Thursday, December 15. 2011
Lady Eagles look forward to games against Oglethorpe, Hebron Christian EAST JACKSON’S girls hope to snap a three-game skid Friday at home against what’s been a downtrodden Oglethorpe County program. The Lady Patriots (1-6) — who have won just once since the 2008-2009 season —suffered through a 0-24 season last year after going 0-21 the ... [Full Story »] 
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