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Bulldoggs see second-half lead slip away

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

The Winder-Barrow High School football team seemed well on its way to a possible victory Friday night, but old lady luck seemed to leave the Bulldogg sideline in the fourth quarter. As a result, WBHS (0-1) fell to host Jackson County 21-10 in the season opener for both teams at Panther Stadium in Jefferson. The loss increases the Bulldoggs’ ... [Full Story »]

Turnovers hurt Knights in opener

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

It didn’t take Bethlehem Christian Academy football coach Don Garmon long to sum up what the difference was in his team’s season opening loss to Augusta Prep. “It’s real easy to break down,” Garmon said. “All of their scores were from our turnovers or a result of onside kicks they recovered.” In addition, the Knights coach said ... [Full Story »]

Football: Panthers clip ‘Doggs in opener

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Wednesday, September 5. 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 (click here for photos) . Senior quarterback Kyle Daniel said the victory gives the Panthers a lot of confidence moving forward. ... [Full Story »]

SNAPSHOTS: Jackson County vs. Winder-Barrow

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

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Softball: Sorrells’ one hitter gives JCCHS third straight win

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

JACKSON County won its region opener, 4-1, Thursday over Hart County in Hartwell behind a one-hitter from Peyton Sorrells. Sorrells gave up one run, walked two and struck out six as Jackson County ran its winning streak to three games. Offensively, Shelton Kendrix went 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Madi Pecht was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and one ... [Full Story »]

Football: Beauchamp has breakout night in EJCHS loss

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

EAST JACKSON coach Brian Smith vowed to throw the ball more this year, and he might have found the quarterback to do it. Making his first varsity start, junior signal caller Austin Beauchamp threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns Friday night in the Eagles’ 46-30 loss to Banks County (click here for pictures) . If that wasn’t enough, ... [Full Story »]

SNAPSHOTS: East Jackson football photos vs. Banks County

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

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East Jackson awaiting first-ever football matchup with Commerce

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

EAST JACKSON and Commerce are the closest of neighbors but these schools have been strangers on the football field — until now. The Eagles and Tigers meet for the first time this Friday in a 7:30 p.m. game at East Jackson. “We haven’t played them yet — it will be fun,” East Jackson quarterback Austin Beauchamp said. “Crosstown ... [Full Story »]

Softball: East Jackson drops third straight

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

THE EAST Jackson softball team has run into a mini-slump following a strong start to the season. East Jackson dropped to 5-5-1 overall and 0-2 in the region after an 8-0 loss to Elbert County Thursday. The Eagles gave up six runs in the bottom of the fourth in their third-consecutive loss. The contest was tied at zero before East Jackson ran ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: East Jackson breaks into win column

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Wednesday, September 5. 2012

NOT MERELY content with one victory, the East Jackson volleyball team prevailed twice Thursday to end its winless streak. The team is now 2-11 on the year. The Eagles outlasted Madison County 20-25, 27-25, 25-14 and beat Cedar Shoals 25-13, 25-18. East Jackson coach Tim Thomas pointed to a pivotal moment in the team’s match with Madison ... [Full Story »]

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