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

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Thursday, October 4. 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 »]

Softball: Jackson County forces game three in 8-AAA championship series

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Thursday, October 4. 2012

Deciding contest to be played Sat. at 2 p.m. at JCCHS USING A six-run sixth inning, Jackson County won game two of the Region 8-AAA softball championship series over Franklin County, 12-4, Thursday to force a game three (click here for photos) . The rubber game is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Playing ... [Full Story »]

SNAPSHOTS: Region 8-AAA softball championships series (games one and two)

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Thursday, October 4. 2012

Tigers look to put last Friday’s loss behind them as they vie for their first region win with Athens Christian

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Thursday, October 4. 2012

After suffering their first loss of the season last week at the hand of George Walton Academy, the Commerce Tigers (4-1) look to rebound on Friday when they host the Athens Christian Eagles (1-4). Although the Eagles have struggled this year thus far, Commerce head coach Marvin Justice stressed the importance of not underestimating their region ... [Full Story »]

Lady Wildcats punch ticket for state

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Thursday, October 4. 2012

Another goal on the check list has been crossed off for the Apalachee High School softball team. With a doubleheader sweep of Winder-Barrow High School Friday, the Lady Wildcats have assured themselves a spot in the upcoming Class AAAAA state tournament. AHS took wins of 10-6 and 10-3 to advance to the semifinals of the region tournament while ... [Full Story »]

Knights to host John Hancock in region action

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Thursday, October 4. 2012

The Bethlehem Christian Academy will return to the confines of Legion Field to face Region 1-A foe John Hancock Academy. The Knights (1-4, 0-1) will face a struggling program in the JHA Rebels, who have been on the wrong side of several lopsided scores this fall. “One thing we noticed about them is they run a double tight end set,” BCA ... [Full Story »]

Repeat winner: Murphy wins Barrow Journal football contest

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Thursday, October 4. 2012

Mike Murphy of Winder became the first repeat winner of the Barrow Journal football picker contest by correctly forecasting 11 of 12 games. Murphy’s lone miss was Middle Tennessee’s upset win against Georgia Tech. Murphy predicted 48 points would be scored in the tiebreaker game between Bethlehem Christian Academy and David Emanuel. The ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Ashe, Smith have right connection

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Thursday, October 4. 2012

The main goal of the Apalachee High School offense is to run the football. That’s what teams which run the Wing-T offense do. However, that certainly doesn’t mean that pass plays are not used and cannot be successful. Look at the Wildcats in recent games for evidence of that. The combination of quarterback Clint Ashe and receiver Jermaine ... [Full Story »]

Cheer Cats have 'awesome' weekend

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Thursday, October 4. 2012

The Apalachee High School competition cheerleaders stepped up their game Saturday in Commerce. “We had an awesome weekend,” said AHS coach Meridith Wages. “There was a total of four talented teams in our division on Saturday and we earned third place behind Winder-Barrow.” Competing in the co-ed division, the Cheer Cats scored their ... [Full Story »]

Softball: Dragons playing for 8-AA title

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

JEFFERSON has clinched a state tournament berth, but first, some unfinished business. The Dragons (16-14) will play for the 8-AA title Thursday at Union County as they seek their first region banner since 2008. Click here for photos. “First of all, we would really like to win a region title,” Jefferson coach Melissa Mullis said. “That ... [Full Story »]

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