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Volleyball: Jefferson moves on after loss of ultra-successful group

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Wednesday, July 25. 2012

JEFFERSON volleyball coach Mike Paul doesn’t shy away from the words “rebuilding year.” In fact, it’s about the most accurate description one could apply to a team that just lost four of the most decorated players in school history. “There’s no two ways about it,” Paul said. “We’re going to have to rebuild.” Gone are Taylor ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: New-look EJCHS volleyball team awaits season

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Wednesday, July 25. 2012

IF THERE’S all-encompassing term that can sum-up the East Jackson volleyball program this year, it’s “transition.” As the Eagles move to a new area of competition (6-AAA), they’ll do so after some assistant coaching changes and personnel losses. “Our volleyball program has seen a lot of changes since the last time we played back in ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: What an exciting season so far

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Wednesday, July 25. 2012

What an interesting season of baseball we have had so far. After the National Leagues successful victory over the American League in the all-star game it is fitting to draw up some of the most surprising moments of the season at this point. There have been a lot of exciting moments and memorable action, but a few storylines might come as a ... [Full Story »]

Jackets take second place in Florida tourney

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Tuesday, July 24. 2012

The North Georgia Jackets 14 and Under baseball team participated in the 2012 Grand Slam World Series in Panama City, Fla. Players who participated in the World Series on the North Georgia Jackets were: Dylan Patrick from Banks County, along with several players from Union and Gilmer counties North Carolina. The series started a little slow for ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: New coach was eager to return to area

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Friday, July 20. 2012

Gary Compton’s life got a little more hectic recently. The new varsity girls basketball coach at Apalachee High School was placed behind the 8-ball to a degree since he was not officially hired until the summer. However, Compton isn’t letting that stop him from jumping into his new job with both feet. Compton arrives at AHS by way of ... [Full Story »]

Brown Takes Over As CHS Head Basketball Coach

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Thursday, July 19. 2012

Last week the Commerce Board of Education promoted Rob Brown to the head coach of the CHS varsity boys’ basketball team. Brown is taking the reins from Chad Bridges, who recently accepted a head coaching position at Stevens County High School. Brown, a 2002 graduate of Commerce High School, has been shadowing Bridges as assistant coach for ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Robinson signs with Gordon College

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Wednesday, July 18. 2012

AUSTIN Robinson won’t be playing for just any junior college program next year. The former Jackson County baseball standout has signed with Gordon College, which is fresh off a third-place finish in the Junior College World Series. Robinson’s initial plan was to play at Piedmont College, but that fell through late. That, however, opened up ... [Full Story »]

Softball: EJCHS team starts exhibition games under new coach

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Wednesday, July 18. 2012

BRENT Howell won’t officially make his head-coaching debut with East Jackson until August, but he’ll get a sneak preview this month of what his new job will be like. The Eagles — coming off a 7-15-1 season last year — will play eight summer scrimmages in an exhibition season that runs until July 26. Though it’s not the real thing ... [Full Story »]

One busy summer: New coach, players get acquainted during dog days of football offseason

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Wednesday, July 18. 2012

AS THE rattle and hum of heavy construction equipment continues several yards away from the Jackson County football team’s practice facility, the squad is under construction in a manner of speaking as well. Players are getting used to new coach Benji Harrison and vice versa as the new-look Jackson County program strives during voluntary ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Panthers expect to play lots of players in July

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Wednesday, July 18. 2012

WITH a roster full of 30 players, Jackson County’s softball team will put its summer scrimmage slate to good use. The Panthers — coming off a 25-8 mark last year — will play in 12 scrimmages this month, including five in an upcoming tournament at North Georgia College this weekend. “We have a big number of girls still this year,” ... [Full Story »]

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