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Football: Panther QB talks about senior season surge

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

JACKSON COUNTY quarterback Kyle Daniel continues to eclipse records — his own. The senior Panther quarterback torched Franklin County for 395 passing yards Friday, breaking his own record, and four touchdown passes, tying his own mark. The most important numbers of the night to Daniel? 4-2, as in Jackson County’s record now. “The records ... [Full Story »]

‘Banged-up’ Tigers brace for Prince

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

After suffering a tough 19-14 defeat at the hands of Athens Christian, the Commerce Tigers are bruised but far from broken. The Tigers now turn their focus to another region 8-A opponent, Prince Avenue Christian. To make matters worse for the Tigers, starting quarterback Drew Whitfield is out sick indefinitely. Whitfield, who led the Tiger ... [Full Story »]

Football: Panthers get the week off following memorable win

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

ON THE surface it was a big region win. It could end up serving as a defining moment in Panther lore, however. Jackson County’s Ben Brissey caught a 22-yard touchdown pass from Kyle Daniel with 13 seconds left in the fourth quarter to lift the Panthers to a 32-29 win in a thriller Friday on the road at Franklin County. “That was a big ... [Full Story »]

Football: Coach anxious about Rabun Co. following Dragons’ huge victory

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

JEFFERSON coach T. McFerrin didn’t get to revel in his Dragons’ 31-0 drubbing of no. 5 Washington-Wilkes very long. In fact, this week’s game against Rabun County (4-1, 2-0) had the veteran coach apprehensive rather quickly. “Here I go again now — I’m just worried sick about them already,” McFerrin said. “I’m losing sleep on ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards to compete at State Softball Tournament

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Wednesday, October 10. 2012

The Banks County High School Lady Leopard Softball Team will advance to the state softball tournament this week. BCHS won against White County 5-4 and lost to Fannin County 5-8 in the region tournament last week to advance. The Lady Leopards scored two runs in the first inning and three runs in the fifth inning to take the lead from White ... [Full Story »]

BCA softball falls in first round of state

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Tuesday, October 9. 2012

The Bethlehem Christian Academy fast-pitch softball team concluded its first season of varsity play with a trip to the GISA state tournament. The Lady Knights, coached by Jacyln Sloan, were swept by Randolph Southern Monday 12-0 and 16-5. BCA competed this fall with no player older than tenth grade.

Rollason: Geno makes case for Heisman

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Tuesday, October 9. 2012

It is usually clear who the front runners for the Heisman trophy are in just the first few weeks of the season. By the time the presentation rolls around, you can look back to the beginning of the season and see that the winner’s name was among those who were categorized as the “front runner.” Commonly, the winner is the best player on ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Dragons win 8-AA title as McKinney strikes out 11

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Monday, October 8. 2012

MORGAN McKinney has been nearly unhittable in region play, and nothing about that changed in the Region 8-AA title contest. McKinney delivered a dominating mound performance and Emily Holman provided an RBI single as Jefferson (17-14) beat no. 4 Union County 1-0 Thursday in Blairsville for its first region softball championship since 2008. ... [Full Story »]

Lady Knights open state play Monday

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Sunday, October 7. 2012

The Bethlehem Christian Academy softball team will step onto the big stage Monday for the GISA state tournament. Competing in their first varsity season, the Lady Knights earned a No. 4 seed and will face Randolph Southern, a No. 1 seed, Monday in a best-of-three series. The team left Sunday for the series, which will be played in Shellman. ... [Full Story »]

Softball: JCCHS wins region title, awaits state tourney

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Sunday, October 7. 2012

JACKSON County enjoyed a milestone victory Saturday in the 8-AAA softball finals with more milestone victories to come possibly as the postseason continues. The Panthers (17-15-1) beat Franklin County 3-1 Saturday to take the rubber game in the best-of-three championship series and claim the 8-AAA title trophy. State tournament play begins this ... [Full Story »]

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