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Andrews hired as East Jackson football coach

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

East Jackson Comprehensive High School has a new head football coach. The school recently hired Robert Andrews for the 2013 season. Andrews has been an assistant football coach for 14 years, working with programs at Cumberland College, Wesleyan School and most recently Grayson High School. As the defensive coordinator at Grayson, Andrews led ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Eagles look to take program to the next level in 2013

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

With the 2013 baseball season rapidly approaching East Jackson head coach Matt Pruitt has one key goal in mind for his team – to compete from the first out to the last, without letting up. Pruitt has faith that his young Eagle squad has the ability to compete with the other teams in region 8-AAA, but to do that, it’s going to take focus and ... [Full Story »]

Young Diamond Tiger team won’t make excuses

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

After a 21-8 (16-4 region) season in 2012, the Commerce baseball team has set a bold precedent. While the 2013 Diamond Tigers are a young team overall, head coach Steve Cotrell says that expectations are still just as high as ever. “I think we have got to the point where kids here know we are expected to win,” said Cotrell. “We are not ... [Full Story »]

Basketball: Tigers close out season on top

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

The Commerce boys’ basketball team ended its season with a comeback victory against Pinecrest Academy on senior night. Playing in their fifth game in eight days, the Tigers showed signs of fatigue through the first half. After a back and forth battle, the Tigers found themselves trailing by three heading into the second half. Pinecrest was ... [Full Story »]

Tigers in the hunt for state title

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

The Commerce High School wrestling team advanced eight of its 11 competitors to the class-A state finals after an all-star performance at the state sectional meet in Montgomery County last Saturday. This weekend, the Tigers will have a chance to not only win several individual state titles, but to bring home a team state championship. Commerce ... [Full Story »]

Soccer: Eagles set sights on state

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

The East Jackson boys’ soccer team fell in their season opener on Monday to top-ten ranked Buford High School, 1-6. “Buford is a very strong program – number four in state – so this is one of those chances for our guys to see an awesome team in action,” said Eagle head coach Chris Cooley. “Actually we played strongly and the ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats hope to qualify for state

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Wednesday, February 13. 2013

The Apalachee High School boys basketball has one final obstacle in its way of qualifying for state. The Wildcats will face Cedar Shoals in a Region 8-AAAAA tournament Wednesday. The winner assures itself of a spot in state while the loser will see its season come to an end. AHS enters the game 16-7 overall. AHS and Cedar Shoals split the ... [Full Story »]

Eight headed to state: Leopards to compete in state wrestling tournament

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Tuesday, February 12. 2013

Eight Banks County High School wrestlers will be competing in the state tournament this weekend in Macon. The team participated in the AAA East sectional qualifier this past week-end with 8 of the 10 competing advancing to the state tournament. "As far as I know, we had the most wrestlers advance out of our sectionals to the State Wrestling ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: The 'Super' of Super Bowl Sunday

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Tuesday, February 12. 2013

In the week of the Super Bowl — and certainly on the night of the game itself — all other sports take a back seat to the biggest game of the year. The game is crowned as one of the most watched events every year, last year an estimated 111.3 million people watched the New York Giants and the New England Patriots fight for the title. The ... [Full Story »]

Lady Wildcats to face No. 1 seed

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Tuesday, February 12. 2013

The Apalachee High School Lady Wildcats will face the top seed from the region in a quarterfinal matchup Tuesday in the 8-AAAAA tournament. AHS defeated Winder-Barrow High School 47-42 in the "play-in" game Monday. Jasmin Bell scored 13 points and Tamaica Morrow added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Coach Gary Compton's team will now face Flowery ... [Full Story »]