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ROLLASON: Georgia snags two in a row in rivalry

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

This past weekend I was able to attend my first Georgia-Florida game down in Jacksonville, Fla. For years I have heard all about this legendary rivalry and the amazing atmosphere that Jacksonville provides for the fans of both the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators. Well, all the rumors are true. I don’t think I have ever experienced ... [Full Story »]

BCHS basketball scrimmage game planned Nov. 15

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

The Banks County High School Leopards basketball teams started team practices last week and will host a scrimmage game on November 15 at the Leopard Gym. The games will start against Elbert County at 6 p.m. The first regular season game is scheduled at Commerce on November 17 starting at 4 p.m. The first regular season home game will be on ... [Full Story »]

Senior Night special

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Friday, November 2. 2012

Jackson Co. beats Elbert Co. 33-28 to lock up first state playoff berth in 20 years. DUSTIN SCOTT made sure this night would go down in Panther history, as did the Jackson County defense. Scott gave the Panthers a go-ahead score on a 51-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and Jackson County produced a late defensive stand to clinch a ... [Full Story »]

Panthers playoff bound

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Friday, November 2. 2012

DUSTIN SCOTT made sure this night would go down in Panther history, as did the Jackson County defense. Scott gave the Panthers a go-ahead score on a 51-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and Jackson County produced a late defensive stand to clinch a state playoff berth with a 33-28 Senior Night win over Elbert County Friday. Click here ... [Full Story »]

Dragons clinch region title with 35-7 win over Riverside

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Friday, November 2. 2012

THE JEFFERSON Dragons (8-1, 6-0) extended their win-streak to eight and clinched the Region 8-AA championship with a dominant 35-7 victory over Riverside Military Academy (1-8, 1-5). Jefferson’s first region title since 2009 also ensured home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. “Overall I think it has been a really positive ... [Full Story »]

Franklin County 41, East Jackson 21: Eagles drop to 0-9

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Friday, November 2. 2012

Reed, Beauchamp produce record-setting nights IT’S been a long season for East Jackson, but two Eagles provided highlight-reel worthy performances in the team’s ninth loss of the year. Wide out Casey Reed hauled in a school-record 227 yards receiving Friday while quarterback Austin Beauchamp threw for a school-record 301 yards and ran for ... [Full Story »]

Region Champions North Hall beat the Leopards

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Friday, November 2. 2012

North Hall easily handed a loss to the Banks County Leopards 42-7. BCHS managed to score in the last few minutes of the game. Quarterback Noah Trebec hit Wide receiver Greg Cannon around the 15 yard line on a pass play for the touchdown. The Leopards travel to White County for the last game of the season next week.

Knights win on road

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Friday, November 2. 2012

The Bethlehem Christian Academy football team overcame all obstacles put in front of it and defeated Nathanael Greene 37-7 Friday night. The Knights (3-6 overall, 2-23 in GISA Region 1-A) still cling to postseason hopes but it will take a couple of upsets to make it happen. Going into this week, BCA coach Don Garmon said he was pleased with the ... [Full Story »]

SNAPSHOTS: Jackson County beats Elbert Co.

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Friday, November 2. 2012

Clarke Central too much for WBHS

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Friday, November 2. 2012

The Winder-Barrow High School football team was fresh off its first win since 2009, but that emotion was not enough to carry the Bulldoggs to victory this past Friday night. WBHS fell 38-7 on the road against Clarke Central as the Gladiators locked up a playoff spot with the win. It took Clarke Central until midway through the first half to get ... [Full Story »]

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