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BCMS baseball team wins home opener

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Monday, March 5. 2012

The Banks County Middle School Leopards took to the diamond in their season opener and walked off victorious with an 11-1 win over Habersham County. In spite of a few scattered showers throughout the game, the Leopards put together a collective team effort both in the field and at the plate. Dylan Patrick pitched three strong innings recording ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: A true warrior for Christ

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Monday, March 5. 2012

It’s not that there have never been Christian athletes in sports, because they have been around for a long time now. But I can’t remember the last time it was at this level. Everywhere you look you see God using athletes to bring glory to His name. It may be Tim Tebow being extremely open about his faith or Dwyane Wade wearing the number 3 ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Henderson — A true warrior for Christ

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Monday, March 5. 2012

Baseball: Diamond Eagles aim for win no. 2 today

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Monday, March 5. 2012

FIVE DAYS after capturing its first win of the season, the East Jackson baseball team will try to knock off one of the better programs in Class A, George Walton. The Eagles (1-2), who beat Cedar Shoals 5-2 last Wednesday, travel to face the Bulldogs today (Monday) at 5:55 p.m. George Walton (4-1) reached the Class A Sweet 16 last year and is ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Panthers’ offensive surge continues against Clarke Central

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Monday, March 5. 2012

JACKSON County coach Tommy Fountain said his team had a much better approach at the plate Friday night, and it’s hard to argue with the results. The Panthers pounded out 13 hits and scored at least 10 runs for the second straight game in a 12-2, run-rule shortened victory over Class AAAA Clarke Central at home. Click here for photos. “I ... [Full Story »]

Swimming: Local relay team takes fourth at state championships

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Sunday, March 4. 2012

The Athens Bulldog Swim Club 14-year-old girls’ 4 x 100-yard relay team finished fourth in the recent USA Swimming State Championships at the Georgia Tech Natatorium. The team, which includes Jefferson’s Camille Porter, is made up by swimmers from Jefferson Middle School, Mill Creek High School, North Oconee High School and Oconee County ... [Full Story »]