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Dome time! Jefferson beats GAC to advance to Class AA state title game

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Friday, December 7. 2012

JEFFERSON built a 27-14 halftime lead over Greater Atlanta Christian Friday and then put a dagger in the Spartans in the second half in a 42-14 victory in the Class AA semifinals. The Dragons (13-1) move on to their first state championship game in 35 years next Saturday at the Georgia Dome. Jefferson will face defending state champion Calhoun ... [Full Story »]

Dome-ward bound! Jefferson blasts GAC 42-14 to earn spot in Class AA state title game

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Friday, December 7. 2012

By Ben Munro and Erin Rossiter NO DRAMA this time. Just dominance — and a trip to the Dome. One week after outlasting Fitzgerald in a three-overtime thriller, Jefferson (13-1) took the more conventional route this Friday at Memorial Stadium, beating Greater Atlanta Christian 42-14 to set up a Class AA finals clash against Calhoun (14-0) in ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS wrestlers see positives in tourney

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Friday, December 7. 2012

The East Jackson wrestling squad finished 18th in its first tournament of the season last weekend at the Panther Invitational at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Twenty-one area schools competed in the two-day event including Jefferson, Commerce and Jackson County. East Jackson head coach Zach Morrison said he was very pleased with his ... [Full Story »]

Tigers take third at Panther Invitational

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Friday, December 7. 2012

The Commerce Tiger wrestling team earned a third-place finish last weekend at the Panther Invitational hosted by Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Twenty-one area teams competed in the two-day event, including rival and overall winner of the tournament, Jefferson. “I was definitely proud of the effort of the guys that were out there ... [Full Story »]

Fendley to direct BCA football program

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Friday, December 7. 2012

Lance Fendley is set to build the Bethlehem Christian Academy football team in a successful program. After serving as the offensive coordinator for the Knights in 2012, Fendley was promoted to head coach last week. Fendley takes over for Don Garmon, who started the BCA program from scratch. With Fendley being a full-time employee of Bethlehem ... [Full Story »]

Lady Knights begin season 2-1

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Thursday, December 6. 2012

The Bethlehem Christian Academy Lady Knights got to experience the taste of victory in their season opener last week. BCA held off a late rally by The Howard School to record a 37-32 win. Leading 30-19 after the third quarter, the Lady Knights had to hold on in the final minute. Sarah Beth Adams and Ravyn Harrison both scored eight points for ... [Full Story »]

Knights race out to fast start

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Thursday, December 6. 2012

Through two games this season, it has been so far, so good for the Bethlehem Christian Academy boys basketball team. The Knights defeated The Howard School 56-27 last Thursday. Twenty points from Niko Mailloux and 15 points from Travis Burchfield helped lead BCA to the season opening victory. “It’s a good way to start,” Knights coach Mark ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson To Face Powerful Spartans

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Thursday, December 6. 2012

AFTER SURVIVING an epic, three-overtime win over Fitzgerald, the Jefferson Dragons would prefer to settle things in regulation this Friday against Greater Atlanta Christian. "Hopefully the next game won't go into three overtimes," said Jefferson defensive back Hanon Price, who finished with 16 tackles against Fitzgerald. Top-seeded Jefferson ... [Full Story »]

Swim Doggs dive back into competition Saturday

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Wednesday, December 5. 2012

After a successful start to the season almost a month ago, the Winder-Barrow High School swimmers will return to the pool Saturday. WBHS is set to swim at the Ruby Fulbright Aquarium in Clarkesville in a meet hosted by Habersham Central. The meet is scheduled to begin at noon. “We are very excited to get back into the swing of having ... [Full Story »]

Mat Wildcats gain experience at North Oconee

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Wednesday, December 5. 2012

Trey Dobbs, Matt Moore and Kevin Bindschutz helped lead the Apalachee High School wrestling team at the North Oconee Duals Saturday in Bogart. Dobbs continued to be undefeated this season and won all of his matched except one by pin in the first period. Moore was undefeated except for his last match in which he defaulted. The standout wrestlers ... [Full Story »]

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