Entries from January 2013

Tiger swim team shows vast improvment in second season

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
The Commerce swim team ended its second regular season Saturday at the Second Annual Falcon Invitational in Gainesville. The Tigers finished eighteenth out of the 25 teams that competed. Commerce head coach Sara Massey said she was pleased with the effort from swimmers this year, “We had a great season and times continued to improve each ... [Full Story »] 

Mat Eagles continue to evolve

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
While The 2012-13 East Jackson wrestling squad hasn’t been a dominating force in tournaments, head coach Zach Morrison firmly believes that the team has consistently made strides as the 2012-13 season has progressed. “When you look at how far we have progressed this season, it is night and day,” he said. “Coming into the season I knew ... [Full Story »] 

Tigers look for different results in second contest with Jefferson

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
The Commerce boys’ basketball team improved to 9-9 last Tuesday, after rallying in the fourth quarter to come back against George Walton Academy. After a sluggish start, the Tigers fought throughout the night to keep the game as close as possible. Down by four heading into the fourth, victory was in an arm’s reach. Commerce outscored the ... [Full Story »] 

Linebacker becoming a “force” in Panthers’ lineup

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
An offseason football challenge has turned one wrestler this season into a “force to deal with” heading into the Area 4 AAA meet on Friday. Evan Breakspear (220-lbs.) won his second individual tournament for his Jackson County Comprehensive High School team Saturday at the Bowdon Invitational meet. Lane Robertson (182-lbs.) joined him with ... [Full Story »] 

JHS coach applauds Swim Dragons on inaugural season

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
The Jefferson High School Swim Dragons completed their regular season Saturday at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center, where about 550 swimmers representing 25 teams met. Coach Lane Guzman praised all of the swimmers on the JHS team for the various ways in which they adopted the sport and contributed this season. In assessing the first year, she ... [Full Story »] 

Recruits, coaches rely on technology to advance their games

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
For local athletes with the talent and desire to land a college scholarship, Jefferson High School quarterback Bryant Shirreffs is providing a road map on how to enhance chances of being spotted by a wide radius of recruiters. His college scholarship offers have blossomed as national signing day, Feb. 6, nears. There are several reasons why, ... [Full Story »] 

Elise Coberly reaches milestone as Madison Co. downs Lumpkin Co.

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
Elise Coberly scored a game high of 24 points Tuesday night versus Lumpkin County, but 20 of those points were all she needed to reach her 1000th career point. With 5:36 left in the third quarter, Coberly drilled a three-pointer for career point number 1,001. The last Lady Raider to reach the 1,000 mark was Courtney Freeman, who continued her ... [Full Story »] 

Herbert Hudgins (1-31-13)

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
GAINESVILLE - Herbert Allen Hudgins, 95, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013. He was born in Gainesville, the son of the late Joseph Bart and Harriett Ann Mangum Hudgins. Mr. Hudgins was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church, where he was the oldest member and Deacon Emeritus. He was a graduate of the Martin Institute of Jefferson and ... [Full Story »] 

Melvin Boring (1-29-13)

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
LULA - Melvin John Boring, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at his residence. Born in San Francisco, Calif. on January 28, 1935, he was a son of the late James H. and Evelyn Ruth Clark Boring. He was retired from Lee Arrendale Correction Institute and was a United States Navy veteran, where he served two years during the Korean ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Wildcats defeat Winder-Barrow

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Thursday, January 31. 2013
A 14-point effort by Jasmin Bell helped the Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats defeat Winder-Barrow 45-27 Friday. Ryan Burke added 11 points and eight rebounds for AHS while Zalandria Hill was 9-of-10 from the foul line. Bronwyn Wade finished with four points, but had an impressive 11 rebounds for the Lady Wildcats, who improved to 4-9 in ... [Full Story »] 
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