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WBHS teams perform well at Jefferson Relays

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

It may have been the start of spring break, but the Winder-Barrow High School track team had nothing but performing at a high level on their minds. The Bulldoggs took second at the annual Jefferson Relays Saturday, and hope the momentum and strong performances turned in will carry over to this week’s Region 8-AAAA meet at Loganville. Robert ... [Full Story »]

Lady Wildcats meeting their goals in 2012

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

Even before the 2012 season began, Apalachee High School girls soccer coach Scott Bates knew what one team goal was. The Lady Wildcats, who had just missed qualifying for the postseason in previous years, wanted to end the postseason drought and advance to the AAAA state playoffs. That goal has been accomplished as AHS finished the 2012 region ... [Full Story »]

Soccer: Lady Panthers thrive as Phillips scores five

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

Jackson Co. girls clinch spot at state with win over Fannin A FIVE-goal night didn’t even faze Katie Phillips. The Jackson County sophomore was far more excited about team accomplishments than her own career night. Phillips scored an astounding five times Tuesday in a 6-2 Jackson County (12-4) win over Fannin County in the region soccer ... [Full Story »]

Bringing out the best: Close, yet ultra-competitive Jackson Co. golfers push each other to record-breaking results

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

IT’S MONDAY and a heated golf version of H.O.R.S.E. has broken out on the Traditions of Braselton practice green between Jackson County golfers York Delloyd, Thomas Whitley, River Bryant and Jared Scott. Following some good-natured ribbing, Scott — a late arrival to the game — steps up, rolls in a downhill putt and revels in the moment ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: EJCHS headed to region consolation rounds

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

The East Jackson Eagles hope the region consolation rounds provide just that — consolation — following a rocky regular season. The Eagles (2-15) were swept last week by Jefferson, 13-0 and 8-2, to finish the subregion slate at 1-11 and end on a nine-game skid. East Jackson now has six consolation games left to potentially gain some ... [Full Story »]

Soccer: Fast start gets Eagles to state

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

EAST JACKSON pelted Union County with four goals Tuesday afternoon and basically locked up a piece of history before halftime. With a 4-2 win over the Panthers, the Eagles (8-7) — thanks largely to their prolific first half — won their opening round matchup in the region tournament and have clinched a spot in the Class AA state tournament. ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: A win for Bubba at the Masters

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

The Masters was the scene for many incredible moments in golf this past Sunday. Louis Oosthuizen on the second hole hit an albatross or double eagle to push his name to the top of the leaderboard. On the fourth hole Phil Mickelson hit his ball into the woods and ended up with a triple bogey, losing his lead. This past Sunday at Augusta ... [Full Story »]

Leopards win subregion title

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Wednesday, April 18. 2012

The Banks County High School Leopards took the final step to win the 8AA North Sub Region Title on Friday night against Union County. The Leopards won the first game of the double header 4-2 and clinched the number one seed in the region playoffs which begin on April 18 at BCHS. The Leopards dropped the second game 9-2 as the team played the ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Jackson County tops non-region foe in make-up game

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Tuesday, April 17. 2012

REMAKING a game from well over a month ago, Jackson County (11-8, 6-6) downed non-region foe Washington-Wilkes Monday night on the road. Jesse Tallent (4-2) threw five and one-third innings in relief for the win, striking out six. Hunter Poole, seeing his first action of the season, got the starting nod and worked on a strict pitch count. He ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Williams’ walk-off double lifts Panthers to Senior Night win

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Friday, April 13. 2012

By Brent VanFleet EVERY young baseball player has been in the backyard, dreaming up of the bottom of ninth hit that wins their team the game. Jackson County senior Andy Williams lived it. In the bottom of the seventh with the game tied at four between Jackson County and Oglethorpe County, Williams went after a pitch he should not have and ... [Full Story »]

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