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Pair of champs: Jefferson’s Przybysz and Finch bid to become three-time title winners

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

FORREST Przybysz said he and Cain Finch are friends outside the Jefferson wrestling room. Inside practice, well, not so much. “Inside the wrestling room we try to kill each other,” Przybysz said. It’s that competitive drive that’s fueled both these champions. Przybysz (182 lb.) and Finch (152 lb.) both shoot for their third consecutive ... [Full Story »]

PHOTOS: JCCHS vs. Union Co. (region tournament)

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

Girls' basketball: Lady Dragons earn redemption vs. JCCHS with late run

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

JACKSON County hosted Senior Night, but the Jefferson Lady Dragons had their own celebration plans in mind. Jefferson stormed past the red-hot Lady Panthers with a 12-0 run in the final 4:18 to win 38-28 Friday, avenging a 50-40 loss back in December. “Our girls had been looking forward to playing them again since they beat us before ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: Rematch doesn’t end well for East Jackson boys

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

By Brent VanFleet It was not the senior night East Jackson envisioned. The Eagles took on North Oconee Friday night in the regular season finale, losing 75-53 to finish 2-10 in subregion play. They met earlier this season when North Oconee came out victorious 62-56. This time was different as the North Oconee Titans came out with a purpose. ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Lady Eagles lose to subregion leaders in regular season finale

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

By Brent VanFleet THE EAST Jackson Lady Eagles took on top subregion foe, North Oconee, in their regular season finale Friday night, losing 50-27. At tip-off, North Oconee looked like Titans towering over the much smaller Lady Eagles and used that size difference to its advantage. From the get-go, North Oconee controlled the paint and crashed ... [Full Story »]

PHOTOS: JHS basketball vs. Banks Co. (region tournament)

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012

Basketball: Dragons win coin flip, earn no. 1 seed

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Monday, February 13. 2012

Jefferson plays Banks today for spot in the state tournament JEFFERSON has already started the postseason with a victory so to speak. The Dragons won a Sunday coin flip to determine the no. 1 seed out of Region 8-AA South for this week’s region tournament. “Winning the coin flip doesn’t get you anything except the position in the ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: A 'Giant' Super Bowl win for the ages

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Saturday, February 11. 2012

This past Sunday the New York Giants won their fourth Super Bowl in franchise history. They defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 in Super Bowl XLVI, the second successful Super Bowl win over the Patriots in four years. Eli Manning won his second Super Bowl MVP award, and his second while going head-to-head with Tom Brady — who some claim ... [Full Story »]

MCHS boys to play Fri.; girls play Sat.

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Friday, February 10. 2012

The Madison County boys’ basketball team plays Friday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. versus Flowery Branch at Flowery Branch High School. The girls’ varsity squad will host Apalachee at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11.

AHS swimmers to compete at state

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Friday, February 10. 2012

Samuel Ransom, Sam Allen, Cole Fragapane and Joe Allen will each compete at the state swim meet Friday at Georgia Tech. Each Apalachee High School team member earned qualifying marks during the regular season to gain the chance to compete at state. The Swim Cats will compete in a relay event after beating the state time of 1:41.5. Ransom, Sam ... [Full Story »]

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