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‘Rivalry weekend’ ahead

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Friday, December 2. 2011

East Jackson’s weekend schedule includes pairing with Commerce EAST JACKSON’S basketball buses won’t go far this weekend. Though the teams are scheduled for two road games, the Eagles and Lady Eagles will make short trips to nearby Banks County Friday and cross-town rival Commerce Saturday. “I started calling it, a couple days ago, ... [Full Story »]

‘Rivalry weekend’ ahead for EJCHS

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Friday, December 2. 2011

Wrestlers down E. Jackson, fall to Banks

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Friday, December 2. 2011

Madison County varsity wrestlers got their first taste of the wrestling season just before Thanksgiving, downing East Jackson and falling to Banks County. Now comes a big belly full of action. The Red Raiders hosted Washington Wilkes Thursday in the Barn. They will travel to North Oconee to face four area teams Saturday, before hosting East ... [Full Story »]

Red Raiders snap 3-game skid with road win

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Friday, December 2. 2011

Madison County got its first road win of the season Tuesday, downing an athletic Elbert County squad 55-51 in Elberton. “Any time you can win in the Inferno, that’s big,” said Madison County head coach Steve Crouse, whose squad improved to 2-3. “It was a huge night for us.” Crouse knew it wouldn’t be easy. Elbert County has the ... [Full Story »]

Lady Raiders whip Lady Blue Devils with strong second half

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Friday, December 2. 2011

Yes, there’s the scoreboard, but there are other ways of winning, too, according to Madison County girls’ coach Dan Lampe. Are you beating your opponent down the court? Are you boxing out in the paint? Are you crashing the boards? Winning these little battles translates into victories. “I feel that we can win every game if we outwork our ... [Full Story »]

Kirk steps down as JCCHS head coach

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Thursday, December 1. 2011

Coach will remain at school as teacher BILLY Kirk’s five-year run at Jackson County — one of the longest in school history — ended Wednesday when he resigned as the Panther head coach. He compiled a 12-37-1 record. Kirk, who will remain at the school as a teacher, said it was time to step away from coaching and contemplate his next step. ... [Full Story »]

Kirk steps down as JCCHS football coach

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Thursday, December 1. 2011

WBHS swimmers off to fast start

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Thursday, December 1. 2011

The 2011-2012 Winder-Barrow High School swim season is still young, but already much has been accomplished. Several swimmers have punched their ticket for the state meet and several school records have been broken. “So far the season is going quite well,” said Swim Dog coach Jennifer Blevins. “The first meet definitely exceeded my ... [Full Story »]

BASKETBALL: Lady Wildcats win despite absences

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Thursday, December 1. 2011

In many ways it was a typical first game for the Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats Tuesday night. There were some good things and some things which will need to be worked on but, all in all, coach Michael Parks was happy to start the new season with a victory. AHS defeated visiting East Jackson 59-50 despite playing without two starters. ... [Full Story »]

BASKETBALL: Wildcats win opener

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Thursday, December 1. 2011

The Apalachee High School boys basketball has already matched its win total from a season ago. The Wildcats (1-0) held off visiting East Jackson 61-51 Tuesday night as they ushered in the 2011-2012 season. A 13-point effort from junior Ronald Pettis helped lead the way. For coach Kevin Morris, the win showed how his team has advanced since a ... [Full Story »]

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