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Jefferson boys still alive for no. 1 seed in subregion

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Wednesday, February 8. 2012

BELIEVE IT or not, Jefferson coach Bolling DuBose prefers that his team is closing the regular season on the road. Playing at home can at times be too comfortable. Life on the road is more pressure-packed — exactly what his Dragons will face at the region tournament, the coach said. Jefferson (16-8, 10-1) takes on crosstown rival Jackson ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Lady Dragons torch Elbert County in big subregion win

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Wednesday, February 8. 2012

THE JEFFERSON girls have been on the cusp of putting together a complete game several times this season. On Friday, it all came together at exactly the right time. Jefferson throttled Elbert County, Region 8-AA South’s third-place team, 53-34 for its biggest subregion win to date. “The biggest thing was just being consistent — not getting ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Lady Dragons rout East Jackson Senior Night

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Wednesday, February 8. 2012

By Brent VanFleet LADY DRAGON point guard Jakeia Wilson received the inbound with only a few ticks left in the first half. She crossed the East Jackson defender, took one step over half court and let the ball fly from her finger tips. Swishh—never a doubt. The Jefferson fans come off the bleachers in an uproar. Lady Dragons went into the half ... [Full Story »]

Leopards defeat Lanier on senior night

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Wednesday, February 8. 2012

The Banks County High School Leopard mat men defeated Lanier 61-15 on Senior Night this past week. The Leopards held ceremonies prior to the match to honor their two senior wrestlers, Joseph Denton and Tyler Flanagan. The program also gave mention to the BCMS and USA kids wrestling programs and their accomplishments this season. The team ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Always keeping the hot seat warm

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Monday, February 6. 2012

No football coach is on the hot seat more than New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. It seems like every year the man is in danger of losing his job, but somehow he is kept in place just long enough for his team to make another run. When the Giants beat the Patriots in 2008, Coughlin almost got fired in the middle of the season. And even the ... [Full Story »]

Red Raider wrestlers take third at Elbert tourney

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Sunday, February 5. 2012

Madison County wrestlers took third place in the eight-team Inferno Tournament in Elberton Saturday. The Red Raiders finished behind Lovett and Elbert County. Other teams in the field included Hephzibah, Jones County, Stephens County and Greenbrier. The tournament marked one of the strongest performances for the Red Raiders this year, with six ... [Full Story »]

Football: Jackson Co., Jefferson football series to continue

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Friday, February 3. 2012

The closest of neighbors will continue playing football for the next two years despite no longer residing in the same athletic region. Jackson County and Jefferson, separated by only a couple miles apart, have signed on to play in 2012 and 2013. This year’s meeting is set for Sept. 7 in Jefferson, according to football schedules recently ... [Full Story »]

Football: Jackson Co., Jefferson football series to continue

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Friday, February 3. 2012

The voice of the Dragons

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Friday, February 3. 2012

Longtime Jefferson PA announcer Tommy Healan has been calling Dragons games since high school EXCEPT for maybe Bolling DuBose —the Jefferson boys’ basketball coach of 36 years — nobody has been entrenched courtside in the Dragons’ gym longer than PA announcer Tommy Healan. Of course, Healan is more heard than seen. Healan, 46, has ... [Full Story »]

Lady Raiders drain 10 3’s in home win over Apalachee

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Thursday, February 2. 2012

By Dallas Bordon The Lady Raiders closed their home schedule in fine fashion Tuesday night, defeating Apalachee 63-45. Elise Coberly led the way with 25 points, with 16 coming in the second half. Coberly also knocked down three 3 pointers in the third period. Senior Molly Glaze closed out her final home game as a Lady Raider by chipping in 14 ... [Full Story »]

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