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JHS wins region title, but loses to Kendrick in playoff

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Friday, February 22. 2013

One spark can start a fire. That’s how players on the Jefferson High School boys’ basketball team look at the court in front of them. That’s how they handle being down — by a lot. “Be the spark,” junior Tay Taylor said. “If one person can come in and spark it for us, then everyone comes together as a team.” On Saturday, that’s ... [Full Story »]

Piperato, Kelly, Marinelli and McColskey win as JHS takes 13th title

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Friday, February 22. 2013

Four Jefferson High School wrestlers won individual titles Saturday to lead the Dragons in yet another successful bid for a traditional team state championship, the school’s 13th in a row. Chase Piperato (106 lb.), Ben Kelly (113 lb.), Tyler Marinelli (138 lb.) and Jace McColskey (182 lb.) finished atop their weight classes during the Class ... [Full Story »]

Ledford triumphs, individual title streak continues for Panthers

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Friday, February 22. 2013

The Jackson County Comprehensive High School wrestling team finished eighth overall Saturday at the Class AAA state individual meet in Macon. Senior Daivon Ledford dominated the field in his 170-lb. weight class. He captured an individual title by beating Eli Smallwood, 5-1. It was the opponents’ third meeting in recent weeks with Ledford ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: The modern day All-Star game

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Friday, February 22. 2013

The Western Conference held off the Eastern conference 143-138 in the 2013 NBA All-Star game this past Sunday; Chris Paul earned the MVP with 20 points and 15 assists. Over the years the NBA All-Star game has been jam packed with highlight reel dunks and very little defense. Often times the game finishes with both teams totaling somewhere in ... [Full Story »]

Barrow recreation football to be in competitive league

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Thursday, February 21. 2013

Recreation football teams based in Barrow County will begin competing in the North Georgia Youth Football Association this fall. The move, according to recreation director Kurt Cooper, should benefit the teams not only in the present, but benefit football as a whole in Barrow County down the road. “Hopefully, by joining this league it will ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats fall in first round of state

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Thursday, February 21. 2013

The Apalachee High School boys basketball team fell in the opening round of the Class AAAAA state tournament Wednesday 57-40 to New Manchester. Cameron Blakely closed out his career for the Wildcats with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Kamar Baldwin added 11 points, six rebounds and four steals. AHS finishes the season 18-10 overall and was the No. ... [Full Story »]

Diamand Cats rally for win in scrimmage

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Wednesday, February 20. 2013

Friday’s battle with Morgan County was only a scrimmage, but the Apalachee High School baseball team saw some positive signs which the Diamond Cats hope will continue during the 2013 regular season. AHS rallied for a 6-5 win powered by three consecutive doubles in the bottom of the seventh. The Wildcats then took advantage of a defensive ... [Full Story »]

Lady Knights looking to next season

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Wednesday, February 20. 2013

For coach Mike Elmankabady and the Bethlehem Christian Academy Lady Knights, the 2012-2013 season was just a beginning. With the entire roster returning for next season, the BCA coach said he is looking for the team to take positive steps forward. “The good news is we are young,” Elmankabady said. “We don’t lose anyone.” The coach ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Doggs open new season Wednesday

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Wednesday, February 20. 2013

The Winder-Barrow High School baseball team had the opportunity to face some top competition Saturday in a preseason scrimmage. The Diamond Doggs faced Grayson, the No. 1-ranked team in Class AAAAAA, as the 2013 season approaches. While WBHS fell 13-5, coach Brian Smith said the scrimmage was beneficial for the team. “We threw a different ... [Full Story »]

Snapshots: 2013 Commerce Wrestling

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Wednesday, February 20. 2013

Photos from the GHSA state finals and others throughout the 2013 season. cp_load_widget('AgEABHbKtGQk', 'cincopa_widget_825c1e3e-d3e2-42f3-9f2c-ae7cb6042153'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »]

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