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Golf: Panthers break record

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012

JCCHS shoots 155 to set new school mark, win county title WITH A talented and deep roster, it was only a matter of time before the Jackson County golf team broke the school scoring record. That time came Tuesday. The Panthers crafted a score of 155 at Double Oaks Golf Course to win the county championships by 17 strokes over Jefferson (172). ... [Full Story »]

Girls' soccer: Jefferson beats Jackson Co., clinches subregion title

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012

THE JEFFERSON girls’ soccer team came away with more than just bragging rights in its showdown with Jackson County. The Lady Dragons (8-1, 5-0) beat the no. 7 Lady Panthers 2-0 Tuesday at home to clinch the 8-AA South title and earn a no. 1 seed in the April Region 8-AA playoffs. Jefferson coach Todd Parker noted the difference between last ... [Full Story »]

Elite Eagle: East Jackson runner sets three school records this month

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012

Distance running isn’t for everyone. Then again, not everyone can breeze through a sub-5:00 mile like Cale Pirtle. The East Jackson senior track standout has already set three school records this month as he puts the finishing touches to a stellar high school career this spring. “I guess since I’ve been doing it for a while, I’m just ... [Full Story »]

Swimming: Sea Dragons out to build on third-place finish

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012

From submitted reports After a hugely successful season last year the 2012 Jefferson swim team will look a lot different this summer. The 2011 team took third place at the GRPA district swim meet, won the District 7 swim meet (defeating 10-time state champion Oconee All-Stars) and finished runner-up in the North Georgia Swim League but loses ... [Full Story »]

Soccer: Offense comes through in Dragon win over Jackson Co.

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Wednesday, March 28. 2012

JEFFERSON saved one of its biggest offensive nights of the year for its closest rival. The Dragons (4-5, 2-3) picked up a 4-1 win over second-place Jackson County Tuesday at home as they continue to contend for a region playoff spot. “They did better passing the ball around,” Jefferson coach Jacob Marble said of his team. “Our midfield ... [Full Story »]

Madison County fares well in home track meet

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Tuesday, March 27. 2012

Several Madison County boys’ and girls’ tracksters took first place honors and set personal bests in a home meet with Cedar Shoals and Stephens County March 20. TJ Allen set a new personal record of clearing 11 feet on the pole vault and taking first place. “I was really impressed with his new record today,” said Raider coach Jamie ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Jefferson gets another complete game, grand slam in big win

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Monday, March 26. 2012

JEFFERSON got another complete game from freshman Micah Carpenter and another grand slam from the middle of its batting order as the Dragons rolled to an 8-4 win over no. 7 North Oconee Monday at home. Carpenter went the distance for the second time in five days, allowing five hits, four runs, three walks and striking out eight as Jefferson ... [Full Story »]

Spring sports round-up: Jefferson golfers edged by West Hall

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Monday, March 26. 2012

Spring sports round-up: Jefferson boys finish second at county golf championships

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Monday, March 26. 2012

Soccer: Seventh-ranked Lady Panthers beat Lakeview

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Monday, March 26. 2012

KATIE Parker, Maddie Newton and Sydney Baird all scored goals Friday as seventh-ranked Jackson County (10-2, 4-0) downed Lakeview Academy 3-2 Friday. Lady Panther coach Joe Ridgway pointed to the play of Baird. “Sydney Baird had an amazing game for us in the midfield,” he said. “She is becoming one of the top midfielders in the conference ... [Full Story »]

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