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Jackson Co. 21, Winder-Barrow 10: Daniel, Brissey led Panthers to win

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Friday, August 31. 2012

JACKSON COUNTY quarterback Kyle Daniel hit Ben Brissey for touchdown passes of 16 and nine yards as the Panthers downed Winder-Barrow 21-10 Friday at home. The victory gave Jackson County head coach Benji Harrison a win in his head-coaching debut. Daniel connected with Brissey on the 16-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to give Jackson ... [Full Story »]

Jackson Co. 21, Winder-Barrow 10: Daniel, Brissey lead Panthers to win

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Football: Panthers clip ‘Doggs in opener

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Friday, August 31. 2012

IT WAS a different kind of fourth quarter than Jackson County perhaps had been used to in the past. The Panthers rallied from a 10-7 final-quarter deficit for a 21-10 win over Winder-Barrow this past Friday night. Senior quarterback Kyle Daniel said the victory gives the Panthers a lot of confidence moving forward. “In previous years, when we ... [Full Story »]

The streak is broken: Commerce defeats Jefferson 22-7

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Friday, August 31. 2012

The Commerce Tigers utilized an unstoppable rushing attack to end Jefferson’s five-year winning streak in this rivalry series. Commerce (1-0) wasted no time, as they marched the ball down the field in the opening drive of the game. Fullback Jamal Browner forced his way into the in zone to put the Tigers up 7-0 early in the first quarter. The ... [Full Story »]

Banks Co. 46, East Jackson 30: Beauchamp breaks out in Eagles' loss

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Friday, August 31. 2012

EAST JACKSON didn't win the game, but the Eagles appear to have found their quarterback. Junior Austin Beauchamp put on a one-man show Friday night in East Jackson's 46-30 loss to Banks County, throwing for 276 yards and three touchdowns while running for 120 yards and one score. All totaled, Beauchamp accounted for 396 yards and four ... [Full Story »]

Streak smashed: Commerce beats rival Jefferson 22-7 to end Dragons’ five-year winning streak

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Friday, August 31. 2012

ON THE night that Commerce christened recently re-named “Ray Lamb Stadium” in honor of the legendary Tiger coach, it also got back to another tradition — beating Jefferson. Commerce (1-0) dominated the line of scrimmage and ran wild over the visiting Dragons, thumping Jefferson (0-1) 22-7 Friday to end the Dragons' five-year stranglehold ... [Full Story »]

Streak smashed (updated): Commerce beats rival Jefferson 22-7 to end Dragons’ five-year winning streak

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Bulldoggs fall on road to Panthers

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Friday, August 31. 2012

The Winder-Barrow High School football team had opportunities Friday night but were unable to stop the program's losing streak which now stands at 25 games. The Bulldoggs fell 21-10 to Jackson County Comprehensive High School at Panther Stadium in Jefferson. WBHS (0-1) rallied from a 7-0 halftime deficit to lead by three points after the third ... [Full Story »]

Knights fall in 2012 debut

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Friday, August 31. 2012

The Bethlehem Christian Academy football team made its first step into full varsity play Friday night against Augusta Prep. Both programs are still new and used the game to help build for the future. In the end, Augusta Prep emerged with a 36-14 in a game played at Legion Field in Monroe. See Wednesday's print edition for a recap and a look ...

Wildcats win season opener

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Friday, August 31. 2012

There was a good bit of unknown going into the season opener for the Apalachee High School Wildcats. The biggest mystery was the team's opponent as Lanier High School is still a new program and, as such, the AHS coaching staff didn't fully know what to expect once the game started. In the end, the Wildcats proved they were ready for any ... [Full Story »]

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