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Knights to open season against defending AAA champs

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Thursday, February 28. 2013

The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball squad was the surprise team of the Georgia Independent Schools Association a year ago. The Knights advanced to the GISA Class A state semifinals and won a region title in their first season of full varsity play. The team also did not lose to a Class A team until the semifinals of the state playoffs. BCA ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Cats return to the field

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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

The Apalachee High School baseball team opened the new season with a 12-0 victory against Central Gwinnett. Mason Webb worked the first three innings, allowing just one run with three walks and four strikeouts. Justin Stevens pitched the fourth and fifth innings allowing three walks and striking out two. Tony Salvaggio worked the sixth with two ... [Full Story »]

Lady Bulldoggs defeat GWA

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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

The Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs earned their second win of the young 2013 season with a 3-1 victory against visiting George Walton Academy. Jessie McWhorter scored a goal in the first half as did Ashley Phan on an assist from Clara Tapplin. Paige Howard added an insurance goal in the second half. BreAnna Steed and Jazmyn Sterry ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Remarkable two-year turnaround

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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

The 2012-2013 season came to an end for the Apalachee High School boys basketball team last week, but not before the Wildcats capped a turnaround which certainly falls under the “remarkable” category. For those of us who have been around that long, we remember how a young AHS squad struggled as they recorded just one victory two years ago. ... [Full Story »]

Eagle soccer teams finish week at .500

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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

The East Jackson boys’ soccer team went 1-1 last week, defeating Rabun County handily, but falling to Dawson County. On Wednesday, Feb. 20, the Eagles traveled to Dawson County on a chilly afternoon. Down three starters, the Eagles quickly fell behind 4-0 after a Dawson County offensive surge. “Strategically, with strong attackers making ... [Full Story »]

Tigers returning track talent in 2013

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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

The Commerce High School track and field team is gearing up for the spring season, and with several returning sectional and state placers, the Tigers have potential to cause some commotion in 2013. The Commerce High School track and field team is gearing up for the spring season, and with several returning sectional and state placers, the ... [Full Story »]

Eagles gearing up for invitational

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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

On a cold Monday afternoon, the East Jackson track and field team toiled away, preparing for its season opening Eagle Invitational this Saturday, March 2. While conditions weren’t optimal, East Jackson head coach Tomy Sitton was forced to make do. In fact, when asked about his focus at practice early in the season, Sitton simply replied, ... [Full Story »]

Shooting Stars meets Saturdays

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Tuesday, February 26. 2013

The Banks Shooting Stars League meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Banks County Parks and Recreation Department and is open to all ages and youth from surrounding counties. The league is a non-competitive, recreational sports league that will foster teamwork and socialization, as well as development of basketball skills. The Banks County ... [Full Story »]

Nash takes second in state

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Monday, February 25. 2013

Max Nash closed out his stellar Red Raider wrestling career recently with one final achievement, a state runner-up finish. The Madison County senior won a dramatic 2-1 match over a wrestler from Alexander to advance to the finals in the Class AAAA 132 lb. weight class. Nash said “just making it to the finals” was a great thrill. His coach, ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons’ season overturned in seconds

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Friday, February 22. 2013

The Jefferson High School girls’ basketball season came to an early and disappointing end Tuesday, with a first-round loss in the state playoffs to undefeated Kendrick in Columbus. But the spirit-crushing blow really arrived Friday, during the Lady Dragons’ semifinal loss in the region 8-AA tournament in Greensboro. JHS fell 55-50 in ... [Full Story »]

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