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Wildcats fall to Heritage

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Friday, November 2. 2012

Visiting Heritage put an end to Apalachee High School’s playoff hopes Friday night with a 35-0 win at R. Harold Harrison Stadium. Even with a win this week, the Wildcats would not be able to move into the top four of the Region 8-AAAAA standings. The Patriots took a 21-0 halftime lead and capitalized on some big plays to wrap up a playoff ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs face tough Clarke Central team

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Friday, November 2. 2012

With the program’s losing streak now over, the Winder-Barrow High School football team will look to make it two victories in a row Friday night. Standing in the Bulldoggs’ way, however, will be a tough Clarke Central team who, despite having lost three straight, remains a formidable foe with postseason aspirations. “We have a great deal ... [Full Story »]

Tiger runners headed to state

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Thursday, November 1. 2012

The Commerce High School boys’ cross country team is making history. On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Tigers will travel to Macon to become the first ever CHS cross country team to compete at the state finals. In a strong performance at the Area 4 meet at Athens Academy, the Tigers took second place, propelling them in to the state finals. “I’m ... [Full Story »]

Tigers get some down time following big win

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Thursday, November 1. 2012

After a dominating victory over Hebron Christian last Friday, the Commerce Tigers are going to get some much-needed rest. The Tigers can enjoy their bye week with a win fresh on their minds. “I can’t tell you how big that win was,” said head coach Marvin Justice. “If we didn’t win it, we were probably out of the playoff picture. In ... [Full Story »]

Garrett wins contest during tough week

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Thursday, November 1. 2012

Charles Garrett of Winder won the Barrow Journal football contest for Oct. 24 edging six other contestants on the tiebreaker. Garrett correctly predicted nine winners last week and also correctly predicted 52 points would be scored in the Winder-Barrow High School vs. Cedar Shoals contest. Garrett edged Aaron Cooper, Tiffany Cooper, Marvin ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats host Heritage in key region battle

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Thursday, November 1. 2012

With three consecutive wins, the Apalachee High School football team has fought its way back into playoff contention. The Wildcats will try to get past a big hurdle this Friday when they host Heritage. Kickoff at R. Harold Harrison Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m. “They are just so big and physical,” AHS coach Shane Davis said. “They are well ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: WBHS players wanted it more

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Thursday, November 1. 2012

In the end, the Winder-Barrow High School football team simply wanted it more. The Bulldoggs played their most complete game in years and were not going to be denied on this occasion. The losing streak seemed light years away late Friday night. A win has a way of curing a lot in athletics and that was the case that evening. “This is great not ... [Full Story »]

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