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Pass-happy Panthers: Jackson County boasts record-setting tandem with Daniel and Harper

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

THE FINAL stat sheet was a historic one. Jackson County senior quarterback Kyle Daniel carved up Athens Christian with 327 passing yards and four touchdowns — both school records — in the Panthers’ 39-21 win Friday. His favorite target Xavier Harper hauled in three touchdown passes with a video game-like 217 yards — also a school ... [Full Story »]

Football: Jackson County’s River Bryant commits to Georgia State

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

JACKSON County football standout River Bryant has committed to Georgia State, making him the first Panther player in recent memory to be offered a scholarship by a Division I program out of high school. “I’m really happy for River,” Jackson County coach Benji Harrison said. “I know that’s been River’s goal — that he wanted to go ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: ‘Rebuilding’ Dragons climb to no. 5 ranking

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

DURING THE preseason Jefferson volleyball coach Mike Paul looked at a roster largely void of starting experience and had no choice but to declare this season a rebuilding year. Here’s how the rebuilding has gone: a 19-7 record, no. 5 ranking in Class AA and a chance to win 30 matches again this year. “Who would have ever thought that?” ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Jefferson topples no. 2 Union County, gets ready for region

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

IT MAY not have counted as a region win but it was perhaps the biggest win of Jefferson’s season yet. The Dragon softball team (12-13, 4-1) upset region-leading Union County — ranked no. 2 in Class AA — 3-2 in eight innings Thursday at home on senior night. “It was good for my girls,” Jefferson coach Melissa Mullis said. “It gave us ... [Full Story »]

SNAPSHOTS: Eagle Cross Country Invitational

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

Cross Country: Young Tiger team fares well in first meet

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

The Commerce boys’ cross country team competed in a meet at Banks County High School last Thursday. Competing schools in attendance were Jackson County, Banks County, Franklin County, Towns County and Rabun County. Tiger runner Jose Rodriguez posted a strong finish of 21:35, earning him an eighth place overall finish. Other runners’ times ... [Full Story »]

Football: Tigers ready to pounce on Wildcats

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

The Commerce Tigers (3-0) pulled away from the Banks County Leopards (1-2) in the fourth quarter on Friday to earn a hard fought victory in a rivalry that some have dubbed the “cat fight.” The Tigers now prepare to face yet another feline foe, the Rabun County Wildcats (2-0). The region 8-AA Wildcats have thus far defeated out of state ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Tigers win North Fall Classic

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

The Commerce Tigers (15-8) won the silver bracket championship at the North Fall Classic last weekend at North Hall. The Tigers played their first qualifying game against Banks County. The game was tied at 2-2 at the end of regulation. Banks earned a 4-3 victory in the ITB (International tie-breaker) when they scored two runs, allowing the ... [Full Story »]

Former EJCHS players stand out on collegiate gridiron

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

Former East Jackson football players have helped Emory and Henry College (Va.) get out to a 3-0 start this year. Scott Hill and Evan Williamson, both starters on the Wasps’ defense, both had standout performances Sept. 8 against Maryville in the Wasps’ 21-8 win. Hill, a defensive end, had a fumble recovery, one sack, three pressures and ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Jackson County rolling along with seven wins in eight tries

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

JACKSON County’s softball team appears to be playing its best softball at precisely the right time as the Panthers have won seven of their last eight ball games as the regular season nears its end. That included a 9-1 trouncing of nemesis North Oconee Thursday as Jackson County (10-10-1) now sits in a tie for first place with a 4-1 mark in ... [Full Story »]

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