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Cross country: JHS girls win region

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

THE JEFFERSON girls’ cross country team left little doubt regarding its region dominance. With four placers in the top five and a five overall in the top 10, Jefferson coasted to the region title — and clinched a spot in the state meet — Thursday at Oglethorpe County. The Jefferson boys also finished in the top four as a team in their ... [Full Story »]

Eagles fly to state: Both EJCHS cross country teams headed to Carrollton for Class AAA championships

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

THE EAST Jackson boys’ and girls’ cross country teams made sure their seasons didn’t end without a trip to Carrollton. Both missed out on state a year ago but made amends this year with fourth-place finishes at the Region 8-AA meet — hosted by East Jackson — to each clinch a spot in the Class AAA championships in Carrollton this ... [Full Story »]

Drought-Breakers! JCCHS clinches first playoff berth in 20 years, faces big game this week

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

THE JACKSON County football team celebrated a program-changing moment Friday but isn’t satisfied yet. After clinching their first playoff spot in 20 years with a 33-28 win over Elbert County, the Panthers are now shooting for a no. 3 seed in their regular season finale against Morgan County. Jackson County faces the Bulldogs in Madison Friday ... [Full Story »]

Nine-win season at stake for region champ Jefferson

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

JEFFERSON has already locked up a region title and no. 1 seed for the state playoffs. So the Dragons have their sights set on another distinction — a 9-1 regular season record. “After the way we started the season, it would be a small miracle,” Jefferson coach T. McFerrin said, referring to his team’s season-opening loss to Commerce. ... [Full Story »]

Eagles hope for positive end to tough season

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

EAST JACKSON seeks a bit of season-ending redemption Friday as it concludes a trying season. The Eagles (0-9, 0-6) take on Oconee County at home on Senior Night as the team hopes to avoid a winless campaign. “For us, it’s five more days of us getting after it,” East Jackson coach Brian Smith said Monday, “and trying to do something we ... [Full Story »]

Cross country: JCCHS girls runners keep state streak alive

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

GOING TO the state cross country meet has grown into something of a fall tradition for the Lady Panthers. This year’s team wasn’t going to break from that convention. Jackson County placed three girls in the top 10 at region to finish third in 8-AAA and send it back to state for a fifth-straight year. For senior Sydney Baird, that means ... [Full Story »]

Swimming: First-ever Jefferson swim team set to make splash this weekend

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

JEFFERSON’S swim meet this weekend will be a historic one for the Dragons because, well, it’s the program’s first-ever. The fledgling Jefferson swim team will compete in its augural event Saturday at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville. The meet will feature over 500 swimmers. Due to the number of year-round swimmers in the ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: Wood named to all-state team

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

JEFFERSON High School middle hitter Sarah Wood has become the first ever all-state volleyball player in the school’s history as she was recently named all-state honorable mention. “I’m proud of her,” Dragon coach Mike Paul said. “It was well-deserved.” Wood was the only public school player on the Class AA ballot. She broke four ... [Full Story »]

Cheer Doggs to defend state title

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

The Winder-Barrow High School competition cheerleaders are typically comfortable on the state’s big stage. The Cheer Doggs will get the chance to defend their state championship from a season ago when they travel back to Columbus. WBHS finished third during Saturday’s state sectionals to earn the chance to return to the state finals. “I ... [Full Story »]

Basketball: Nov. 13 ‘Eagle Madness’ to benefit cause

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Wednesday, November 7. 2012

A PORTION of the proceeds from East Jackson’s Eagle Madness basketball scrimmages will benefit the March of Dimes, Nick Smith and Braden Knebel. The event is set for Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the East Jackson gym. Tickets are $5. The night will include intrasquad scrimmage for East Jackson and Kings Bridge middle schools, East Jackson ... [Full Story »]

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