Entries from January 2013

Lady Raiders down Monroe, fall to N. Oconee

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
By Dallas Bordon The Lady Raiders picked up a region win at home on Tuesday night behind 23 points from senior Elise Coberly. Madison County (13-7, 3-1) defeated the Lady Hurricanes 68-32, a win sparked by a third quarter outburst in which the Lady Raiders outscored the Canes 23-6. Macy Rutledge’s three first-quarter three-pointers and a ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County BOC to meet Jan. 28

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 28, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Chairman’s report. •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors. •Adam Speir, extension office, to provide an agriculture update. •Report from IDA (Marvin White) •Statements and ... [Full Story »] 

Hall to lead JHS football

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
The son of a football coach, accomplished college athlete and assistant coach himself, Ben Hall did not always peg himself as directing a team. He even gave up coaching for a time in favor of a business career. But during his two to three years away from the sidelines, he could not shake the feeling. “When I got out of coaching, I always had ... [Full Story »] 

Lady Dragons sign with Georgia Highlands

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
After leading Jefferson High School’s softball team to the Sweet Sixteen, two of the Lady Dragons’ strongest players have chosen to continue their playing careers in college. Pitcher Morgan McKinney and outfielder Lindsey Miles signed letters of intent with Georgia Highlands College in Cartersville. The Chargers’ coach Melissa Wood was a ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS girls beat Franklin Co. in overtime

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
The Jackson County Comprehensive High School girls’ basketball team won a big region 8-AAA game in overtime, defeating Franklin County, 40-36. Franklin Co. tied the game with two seconds left in regulation play to force OT. That’s when the Lady Panthers’ foul shooting paid off as Savannah Roncadori drilled 4-of-4 free throws to secure the ... [Full Story »] 

Dragons’ mettle tested as tournament nears

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
Playing with intensity over 32 minutes remains a key obstacle for the Jefferson High School boys’ team. The Dragons entered Monday’s holiday with seesaw-like results over the weekend, including a sound victory over Washington-Wilkes, 67-49, on Friday and a loss to Winder-Barrow High School, 53-50, on Saturday. The good news is Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

Ledford leads Panthers to sixth place finish at East Metro meet

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
Daivon Ledford (170 lbs.) finished first and Lane Robertson (182-lbs) took second Saturday to lead the Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestling team to a sixth-place finish at the East Metro Wrestling Classic at Alcovy High School. “The East Metro is a tough tournament and we wrestled well,” Jason Powers said. “We are wrestling ... [Full Story »] 

Swim Dragons to compete in final regular season meet this Saturday

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
Five Jefferson High School Swim Dragons earned medals in individual races at the North Georgia Regional Championships in Dalton on Saturday, with the combined boys’ and girls’ teams finishing ninth overall out of 17 teams in the at the event. “Since very few swimmers make the state meet in general, this is considered the championship meet ... [Full Story »] 

“Heart” of the season ticking for JHS girls

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
It is the “heart of the season.” For Jefferson High School girls’ basketball coach Jason Gibson, that means relying on the lineup that makes the Lady Dragons tick best. “Early on, we intentionally played 10-12 kids, five in and five out,” he said. “We did that with lots of different combinations, starting lineups and patterns of ... [Full Story »] 

JHS places second at fierce Sham Slam traditional tourney

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Thursday, January 24. 2013
Tyler Marinelli outmaneuvered his 138-lb. opponents to win his weight class and lead Jefferson High School to a second-place finish at a wrestling tournament viewed as a key test for state championship contenders. Class AAAAAA’s Archer earned 273.5 points to secure first place at Habersham Central High School’s Sham Slam traditional meet ... [Full Story »] 
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