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Lady Bulldoggs sixth at state, boys finish eighth

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Thursday, November 15. 2012

The Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldogg cross country team capped another successful season with a sixth-place state finish. The Lady Bulldoggs, coached by Amanda Partee-Manders, were once again led by senior Caitlin Connell, who was coming off an individual region championship. Connell was fifth overall at the AAAAA state race. “The ... [Full Story »]

Cheer Cats have historic performance

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

The historical day for the Apalachee High School competition cheerleaders was one which will likely always be remembered. The Cheer Cats ventured back to Columbus for the state finals and finished fifth among 32 teams competing for the Class AAAAA co-ed state title. AHS coach Meridith Wages called Saturday “a great day for Barrow County” as ... [Full Story »]

Cheers Doggs finish as state runner-up

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

The standard for success is set very high for the Winder-Barrow High School competition cheerleaders. Each season the team members and coaches expect to be among the state’s elite. The 2012 season is no exception. The Cheer Doggs capped another successful fall Saturday in Columbus by earning the state runner-up trophy for the Class AAAAA ... [Full Story »]

Tiebreaker gives nod to Everett

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

Kimm Everett of Winder was tied with five other contestants last week in the Barrow Journal football contest but took the $50 prize after the tiebreaker. Everett guessed 67 points would be scored in the Apalachee vs. Winder-Barrow game and 62 points were totaled by the team. Everett had nine correct picks to edge out Sarah Garrett, Ruby ... [Full Story »]

Memorable victory for AHS seniors

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

Battle of Barrow Notebook: With Friday’s win, the Apalachee High School seniors made it 4-for-4 against Winder-Barrow High School. The Wildcats have scored 40 or more points in four of the last five meetings with the Bulldoggs and have outscored their county and region rival 224-40. “Friday was a good win,” said AHS defensive coordinator ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: Jefferson girls take fifth in Class AA

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

THE JEFFERSON girls produced the best finish of any local cross country team at the state meets in Carrollton Saturday, taking fifth in Class AA. The Lady Dragons got a pair of top 25 individual finishes to give Jefferson its second-straight top 10 team finish. The team finished with 168 points. Reese Bowles ran a 22:02 to finish 16th, and ... [Full Story »]

Playoff power: JCCHS energized for first playoff game in 20 years

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

WITH JACKSON County’s football success this year, senior offensive lineman Josh Ingram has been getting noticed a little more when he goes out in public. “I went to McDonald’s right after the game Friday and I had three people come up to me and ask me how we did,” Ingram said. “It’s ridiculous. People are starting to believe in the ... [Full Story »]

Tigers hoping experience on court will give them an edge in 2012 season

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

Heading into his first year as a head coach, Rob Brown has plenty reason to be enthusiastic. The Tigers are coming off a very successful 2010-2011 season, where they went 20-7, finishing their season in the state tournament. With several starters returning, Brown feels that his Tiger squad has potential to be a serious contender on the court. ... [Full Story »]

Happy to be hosting: Region champ Dragons host Kendrick in opening round

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

FOR THE first time since 2009, Jefferson gets a home state playoff game. This year’s seniors were just mere frosh the last time that happened, so the older Dragon players are happy for the chance to play at Memorial Stadium in a postseason setting. “It’s good to be playing at home in the playoffs senior year,” senior receiver McKay ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers gearing up for a new season

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Wednesday, November 14. 2012

Coming off an 8-14 season, the Lady Tigers have plenty of room for improvement. Head Coach Rex Gregg hopes that a more experienced Tiger squad will translate into more victories. The Tigers are returning two of their leading scorers from last year, Lily Mather and Hannah Davis. Mather and Davis, who are both juniors, both play post position and ... [Full Story »]

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