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Wrestling: Host Panthers take fifth at tourney

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Thursday, December 8. 2011

THE JACKSON County wrestling team can consider itself in good company following its first major event of the season. The host Panthers placed fifth out of 20 teams at the Panther Invitational, led by a second-place finish from Tre Velasquez in the 195-lb. class. With four wrestlers placing, the Panthers tallied 102.5 points to finish behind ... [Full Story »]

Wrestling: Dragons win Panther Invitational

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Thursday, December 8. 2011

PERENNIAL state champion Jefferson began its wrestling season in routine fashion: winning convincingly. The Dragons produced five individual champions, two runners-up and 11 placers to win the Panther Invitational hosted by Jackson County Comprehensive High School Friday and Saturday. Jefferson finished with 236.5 points. “I was really ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Whitmire named first team all state

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Thursday, December 8. 2011

JACKSON County catcher Madison Whitmire can add all-state honors to her growing list of accolades this year. Whitmire was recently named first-team all state catcher for Class AA after a prolific offensive season during which she batted. 490, swatted 15 homeruns and drove home 44 runs. Whitmire also finished with nine doubles and seven triples ... [Full Story »]

Lady Cats remain undefeated

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Thursday, December 8. 2011

A 28-point performance from senior Saboyce Shelton helped the Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats improve their record to 4-0 after a 74-55 road win against Monroe Area Tuesday night. Shelton helped spark AHS early, scoring 15 points in the first quarter, as the Lady Wildcats are off to their best start in program history. Monroe Area hung ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS wants new football coach by late February or early March

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011

JACKSON County Comprehensive High School administrators aim to have a new head football coach in place before spring. Athletic director Jason Holcombe said Monday that the school plans to make a hire by late February or early March. Former coach Billy Kirk resigned last Wednesday (Nov. 30), ending a five-year coaching stint at JCCHS that was ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Lady Dragons break skid

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011

JEFFERSON dialed up the defensive pressure Tuesday and, in turn, returned to the win column with a 68-47 win over Johnson Tuesday. “We, overall, played more aggressively than we had been,” coach Jason Gibson said. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak. Jefferson (2-4) was able to use its press effectively and generate points off ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: Eagle rally falls short vs. Oconee

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011

East Jackson rallied from 13 points down Tuesday against Oconee County on the road but couldn’t complete the second-half comeback in a 49-45 loss. “We battled,” coach Brian Turner said. “We battled hard. Again, some young mistakes.” East Jackson (1-4) tied the game at 45 with 44 seconds left but then caught a tough break when it was ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: JCCHS reaches win column

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011

Lady Panthers beat Class AAA Stephens Co. for first victory of year CONSIDER it a starting point. Jackson County outlasted Class AAA Stephens County 59-58 Tuesday on the road for victory no. 1. The Lady Panthers (1-6) had three scorers — Savannah Roncadori (14 points), Macey Latty (12 points) and Mason Garland (10 points) — reach double ... [Full Story »]

Commerce wrestlers hold their own in season’s start

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011

Chance McClure bested one of the top wrestlers in the state last weekend, to lead the Tigers to a ninth place finish in the competitive Panther Invitational. McClure (4-0) finished first in the 220-weight class, beating North Gwinnett’s Brett Byerly (3-1) by major decision in the finals. Cody Legg finished fourth in his 106-weight class, ... [Full Story »]

Swim team to kick off on Friday

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Wednesday, December 7. 2011

Commerce High School begins its inaugural swim season this Friday at Gainesville’s Frances Meadows Aquatic Center. North Hall is hosting the event, which starts at 6:15 p.m. Formed within the past month, the Commerce swim team this season includes three junior swimmers who are expected to compete in a combined six events, their new coach Sara ... [Full Story »]

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