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JHS basketball teams advance to the region semifinals Friday

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Thursday, February 14. 2013

Both Jefferson High School basketball teams earned state playoff berths this week and advanced to the semifinal rounds of the region 8-AA tournament. The boys' team defeated Oglethorpe County 74-45 Tuesday and will face Rabun County, which beat Riverside Military Academy Wednesday. Tip-off for JHS’ semifinal is planned for 5:30 p.m. Friday at ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats defeat Cedar Shoals; Punch ticket to state tournament

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Thursday, February 14. 2013

The Apalachee High School boys basketball team was one point away from the state tournament a season ago. The Wildcats were determined not to be denied this time around. AHS faced the same opponent in the quarterfinal round of the 8-AAAAA as it did a year ago. This time, however, Cedar Shoals would be the one denied a trip to state after the ... [Full Story »]

Madison County All-Stars to hit the courts soon

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Thursday, February 14. 2013

The Madison County Recreation Department will send teams to the Georgia Parks and Recreation Association’s Seventh District basketball tournaments soon. The teams have been practicing for two weeks and will start their tournament play Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23. Dawson County Recreation Department has recently moved up to the ... [Full Story »]

Nash seeks state title

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Thursday, February 14. 2013

Max Nash is still in the state hunt. The Red Raider senior wrestler will be among 16 wrestlers in Class AAAA’s 132 lb. weight class seeking a state title this weekend in Macon. “I think he’s got a shot,” said Red Raider wrestling coach Ritchie Houston. “Any state tournament is all about confidence. You don’t get there unless ... [Full Story »]

Monster on the mat: Moore sets standard for Mat Cats

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Thursday, February 14. 2013

Matt Moore’s accomplishments on the wrestling mat speak loud and clear. The Apalachee High School junior placed sixth at state as a freshman — an almost unheard of accomplishment according to coach Jim Stoudenmire — and then won a state championship at 220 as a sophomore. Now Moore is set to return to the state’s biggest wrestling stage ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Cats prepare for grueling region slate

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Thursday, February 14. 2013

Last spring produced positive results for the Apalachee High School baseball team. The Diamond Cats posted a program best 13 victories. AHS returns a solid nucleus from that team, but coach Mike Cavey knows wins won’t come easy this spring. The reason is simple. The Wildcats compete in Region 8-AAAAA, one of the toughest in the state, ... [Full Story »]

WBHS wrestler battles back from serious injury

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

Only a few weeks ago, wrestling was certainly not the top priority for Winder-Barrow High School senior Tristan Yaptengco. Despite being a regular visitor to the state wrestling tournament throughout his career, the senior suffered a fall which resulted in a fractured skull. His return was doubtful at best even though the Mat Bulldoggs were ... [Full Story »]

Lady Wildcats eliminate Lady Bulldoggs

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

The Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats and the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs met for the third time this season Monday with the result being the same once again. The Lady Wildcats, who posted their ninth overall win, extended their season by at least one day and one game with the 47-42 victory. The loss caused the curtain to fall on ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers prevail on Senior Night

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

The Commerce girls’ basketball team ended its regular season on a high note last Friday, as the Lady Tigers defeated Pinecrest Academy in a 47-44 nail-biter. The Tigers went up 14-7 in the first quarter and held off the Paladins’ offense until a late charge in the fourth. After several Tiger turnovers, Pinecrest fought back from a ... [Full Story »]

Eagles hope to “make some noise” this week

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

East Jackson County skyrocketed above Jackson County, 49-28, to claim a two-game sweep this season of its crosstown rival. The win at the Panthers’ home gym Friday arrived despite JCCHS’ strong defensive effort to open the first half, which ended with the Eagles down 14-16. The outcome was not what either side expected on JCCHS’ Senior ... [Full Story »]

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