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Jefferson 42, Kendrick 8: Dragons move on to round two

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Saturday, November 17. 2012

TOP-SEEDED Jefferson took on Kendrick Cherokees at Memorial Stadium in the first round of the AA playoffs, and the Dragons came out on their home field with a purpose in a 42-8 win. Jefferson has now won 10 consecutive games. Right out of the gate, coach T. McFerrin’s squad came out aggressively unleashing their central offensive threat, ... [Full Story »]

Cartersville 56, Jackson Co. 21: Top-seeded Purple Hurricanes too much for Panthers

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Saturday, November 17. 2012

GETTING to the postseason for the first time in 20 years was one thing for Jackson County. Staying in the postseason would be quite another. The visiting Panthers fell behind top-seed Cartersville 28-0 in the first half Friday and couldn’t dig out of that hole in a 56-21 loss to the Purple Hurricanes at Weinmann Stadium. Click here for ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson 42, Kendrick 8: Dragons move on to round two

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Saturday, November 17. 2012

By Brent VanFleet TOP-SEEDED Jefferson took on Kendrick Cherokees at Memorial Stadium in the first round of the AA playoffs, and the Dragons came out on their home field with a purpose in a 42-8 win. Jefferson has now won 10 consecutive games. Right out of the gate, coach T. McFerrin’s squad came out aggressively unleashing their central ... [Full Story »]

Cheerleading: JHS takes third at state

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Friday, November 16. 2012

THE JEFFERSON competitive cheerleading team capped off a 6-0 region title season with a third-place finish at state Saturday in Columbus. Jefferson, who won the Region 8-AA title Nov. 3 at Loganville, finished behind Coosa and Calhoun in the Class AA meet. “We do not have any seniors on the team, so we are looking forward to many successful ... [Full Story »]

Youthful Red Raiders aim for gains in 2012-13

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Friday, November 16. 2012

There will be youth. There won’t be much size inside. But there will plenty of speed on the floor. Madison County’s boys’ basketball team aims to force opponents into up-tempo games this season, while hoping to capitalize on team quickness in 2012-13. “We’re undersized, but we try to use quickness and speed to our advantage,” said ... [Full Story »]

Senior-led girls’ bball team aims for 8-AAAA title

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Friday, November 16. 2012

If there’s one key ingredient to success in sports, it’s senior leadership. And Madison County’s girls’ basketball team has that in abundance this year. Coach Dan Lampe, whose squad finished 16-10 last year, is looking for big things from his Red Raiders this year. “The work ethic from this group has been outstanding,” said Lampe, ... [Full Story »]

Commerce to take on Seminole County in first round of playoffs

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Thursday, November 15. 2012

The Tigers will travel almost 300 miles to Seminole County next weekend, to take on the Indians in the first round of the Class-A public state playoffs. After going 5-5 on the season, Commerce earned the number-13 seed in the Class-A public school power rankings, earning the Tigers a first-round matchup with number-four seeded Seminole County ... [Full Story »]

MCHS grapplers open season Tuesday vs. Banks County

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Thursday, November 15. 2012

Madison County’s wrestling team opens its 2012-13 season in “The Barn” Tuesday against Banks County. Red Raider head coach Ritchie Houston says he’s not quite sure what to expect from his team. The squad is very young this year, with only two seniors Max Nash and Donnie Harper. The Red Raiders also returns Erik Smith from last year. ... [Full Story »]

Aggies show need for college playoff

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Thursday, November 15. 2012

When Texas A&M and Missouri joined the SEC this past offseason everyone laughed and said that they would have a rough time playing in the best conference in college football. Missouri hasn’t done that well, but Texas A&M has shown the SEC that they are no pushovers and can most certainly play in the division. And now this week the Aggies are ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Aggies show need for college playoff

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Thursday, November 15. 2012

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