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Softball: Panthers clinch spot at state, will play for region title

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

Championship series starts today (Thurs.) at 5 p.m. at West Jackson Park JACKSON County’s late-season surge has continued into the region tournament. The third-seeded Panthers (15-14-1) beat sixth-seed Elbert County and second-seed Morgan County Wednesday at West Jackson Park to secure a spot in the state tournament and advance to the Region ... [Full Story »]

WBHS runners earn first place in Conyers

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

The Winder-Barrow High School cross country teams are showing they have the potential to have an extremely successful 2012 season. Both the Bulldoggs and Lady Bulldoggs won their divisions Saturday at the Aubrea Gunderson Invitational, held at the International Horse Park in Conyers. The event, which features all of the teams in ... [Full Story »]

Lady Wildcats quality for state

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Wednesday, October 3. 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 »]

Football: Injured Eagles hobble into Hart County game

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

EAST JACKSON’S injury report is becoming a far too detailed document. With the season half over, the Eagles are missing players all over the field as they still search for their first win. Offensive linemen Josh Archer, Justin Akin and Jake Samples are out. Defensive back Zach Hembree did not play in Friday’s game against Elbert County. The ... [Full Story »]

SNAPSHOTS: Region 8-AAA softball tourney photos

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

Tigers come to town: Jefferson hosts No. 6 Washington-Wilkes in key region clash

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

JEFFERSON’S biggest concern heading into a tilt with no. 6 Washington Wilkes? Pretty much everything. “It’s going to be a challenge all the way around — the offense, the defense, the kicking game, the whole deal,” Dragon coach T. McFerrin said. “They’re certainly the best team we’ve played.” Jefferson (3-1, 1-0) hosts the ... [Full Story »]

Panthers face true road test

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

A SCHEDULING quirk has allowed Jackson County’s football team to play its first five games inside the city limits of Jefferson. In fact, the Panthers’ (3-2, 1-1) only bus trip so far has been a one-mile ride to face cross-town rival Jefferson. That changes this weekend as four of Jackson County’s next five games are away from Panther ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: Staples wins MainStreet meet

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

EAST JACKSON’S Vladik Staples ran an 18:04 Thursday to win the 10th-annual MainStreet meet at Crow’s Lake and help the Eagles to a second-place showing in the boys’ team standings. The Gainesville boys finished first in the five-team field (32 points). Noah Hulett added a sixth-place showing for East Jackson, running an 18:35, and Cory ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: East Jackson drops Tuesday matches, JV finishes at 12-7

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

EAST JACKSON closed its regular season Tuesday with losses to Morgan County (25-12, 25-16) and Hart County (25-22). Madison Mealor led the Eagles with 11 kills. Jo Melendez picked up 11 digs. Rosie Melendez finished with eight assists and four aces. East Jackson will most likely earn a no. 5 seed at the area tournament, meaning it will probably ... [Full Story »]

SNAPSHOTS: Jefferson playing in region softball tournament

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Wednesday, October 3. 2012

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