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Softball: Eagles suffer another tough region loss

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

EAST JACKSON fell 4-1 Thursday to Morgan County in a loss marked by a few missed opportunities. The Bulldogs led 3-0 after four innings. East Jackson (6-8-1, 0-5) pushed its lone run across in the top of the sixth, but Morgan County added an insurance score in the bottom half of the inning. “We got several runners on but just could not push ... [Full Story »]

Cross country teams place in top at area meet

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Wednesday, September 19. 2012

The Banks County High School cross country team hosted a meet this week with the middle school. BCHS boys came in first place and the girls placed second overall. The BCMS runners finished in the same fashion with the boys placing first and the girls coming in second in their meet. The scores for the boys teams were first place, Banks 42, ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Are Falcons a serious contender this year?

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Monday, September 17. 2012

For the past several years the Atlanta Falcons have been a playoff contender in the NFC, making the playoffs three of the last four seasons. Unfortunately, they have not won any of those three playoff games. The Falcons are undoubtedly one of the most talented teams in the league, especially on offense. Matt Ryan calling the shots at ... [Full Story »]

East Hall 50, East Jackson 20: Vikings run wild on Eagles

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Friday, September 14. 2012

THE EAST Hall Vikings used a stout rushing attack to do their plundering Friday, and East Jackson had no answers in a 50-20 loss in Gainesville. With the setback, the Eagles (0-3) remained winless on the year. Click here for photos. “They smashed us in the mouth and we took it,” East Jackson coach Brian Smith said. After being forced to put ... [Full Story »]

Leopards fall to Tigers 14-28

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Friday, September 14. 2012

The Banks County High School and Commerce High School rivalry was tested for the first time since 2007 and the Tigers took home a hard fought victory. The Leopards played a tough game and had chances in the red zone to keep the game in check for most of the night. Two unlucky breaks put the ball into the hands of the Tigers and they were able ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson 27, North Hall 21: Dragons win thriller

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Friday, September 14. 2012

Jefferson (2-1) picked up one of its most exciting wins in recent memory with a 27-21 win over Class AAA's no. 9-ranked team North Hall. The game ended with Jefferson stopping North Hall at the Dragon 2-yard line on a fourth down. Jefferson linebacker Wesley Simonton had another monster game with 17 tackles and six tackles for loss. Kody ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson 27, North Hall 21: Dragons revel in win over Trojans

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Friday, September 14. 2012

THERE have been plenty of superlatives used in the wake of Jefferson’s 27-21 victory over North Hall Friday to describe that win. That tends to happen when a team tackles a player inside the five-yard line — as the Dragons did — with no time left to end the game. “That was the best game I’ve ever played in,” said Dragon linebacker ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County 39, Athens Christian 21: Daniel, Harper star in win

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Friday, September 14. 2012

By Brent VanFleet Jackson County hosted Athens Christian Eagles for homecoming Friday night and the night could not have turned out any better for the Panthers. A complete team effort paved the way for the Panthers to dominate the Eagles 39-21. In the beginning, the offense struggled with drop passes but they quickly rebounded. The defense was ... [Full Story »]

Football photos! East Jackson at East Hall

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Friday, September 14. 2012

Tigers come out on top in 'cat fight' with the Leopards

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Friday, September 14. 2012

CHS - 7 0 7 14 – 28 BCHS - 0 7 0 7 – 14 Commerce (3-0) pulled away from Banks County (1-2) late in the fourth quarter, securing a 28-14 Tiger victory. The Tigers struck first in the first quarter, when Terrick Ramsey got loose on an 80-yard on his first touch of the game, putting the Commerce up 7-0. Banks answered early in the second when ... [Full Story »]

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