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ROLLASON: Peterson enjoying bounce back season

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Wednesday, December 19. 2012

Last Christmas Eve Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson suffered a serious knee injury in a game against the Washington Redskins. The injury was one that is feared amongst all running backs — a torn ACL. Peterson was carted off in Washington and was done for the season. Now the season was nearly over, but what was so bad about ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Some things simply don't make sense

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Monday, December 17. 2012

I’ve followed sports for as long as I’ve known what sports are. From football to baseball to basketball, I’ve covered events as a professional and watched countless hours of games on television. Yet, even with all this experience there are still some sports-related things which make no sense to me. Try as I might, I can’t figure them ... [Full Story »]

STATE CHAMPS! Jefferson whips Calhoun for school's first-ever title

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Saturday, December 15. 2012

TO THOSE around the state, this might register as a top-notch upset. To those inside the Jefferson locker room, this was a team fulfilling its destiny. The number one team in the state just happened to be standing in the way. The Dragons (14-1) thumped top-ranked and defending state champ Calhoun 31-14 in the grand Georgia Dome setting Saturday ... [Full Story »]

Dragons of Destiny: Jefferson whips Calhoun for school's first-ever state title

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Saturday, December 15. 2012

SNAPSHOTS: Dragons win state title over Calhoun

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Saturday, December 15. 2012

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CHS wrestlers take second at Brookwood Invitational

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Friday, December 14. 2012

Even though the CHS wrestling team is shorthanded, it continues to put up stellar performances. The Tigers earned a second-place finish at the Brookwood Invitational last weekend, with five CHS wrestlers placing in the top two in their respective weight classes. “We are still missing a few people, but against very stiff competition, I feel ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS boys win 4 straight

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Friday, December 14. 2012

The East Jackson boys’ basketball team is gaining momentum after winning its fourth straight game last Tuesday at North Oconee. The 62-60 win over North Oconee came after the Eagles edged Oconee County 62-57, and Commerce, 51-46 victory the previous week. Jarron Davis led the Eagle scoring effort against Oconee County with 24 points, while ... [Full Story »]

Lady Doggs learning with each game

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Thursday, December 13. 2012

Brandon Thomas knew his team would be young this season. The roster does not lie and the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldogg basketball roster sees one senior, three juniors and a long list of sophomores. The result has been — to this point in the season anyway — some growing pains as the WBHS girls look for their initial victory. ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS boys’ enjoy win streak

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Thursday, December 13. 2012

The East Jackson boys’ basketball team is gaining momentum after winning its third straight game last Friday at Oconee County. The 62-57 win over Oconee came after the Eagles edged cross-town rival Commerce earlier in the week in a 51-46 victory. Jarron Davis led the Eagle scoring effort on Friday with 24 points, while Casey Reed put up 16 ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats race by Raiders

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Wednesday, December 12. 2012

The Apalachee High School boys basketball team used a balanced scoring attack and a relentless defensive approach to record a non-region win Tuesday against visiting Madison County. The Wildcats, who are now 5-2 overall, dispatched of the Raiders 73-47 in a game that was decided early. AHS jumped out to a 26-7 lead after the first quarter and ... [Full Story »]

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