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Golf: Anthony Whobrey signs with Andrew College

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Thursday, March 31. 2016

Anthony Whobrey has fashioned a golf career that ranks among the best in Jackson County’s history, and that career will now continue past this season. The senior, who holds Jackson County’s nine-hole scoring record at 34, has signed a scholarship with Andrew College, a junior college in Cuthbert. Whobrey’s interest in the school started ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: Don't forget about the Spurs

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Thursday, March 31. 2016

What we are seeing with the Golden State Warriors this season is simply incredible. We may not ever see another team dominate their schedule like the Warriors have this season – well, except for maybe next year’s Golden State squad. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves here. With less than 10 games remaining in their season, the Warriors ... [Full Story »]

Knights look to reverse close losses

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Wednesday, March 30. 2016

The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball team was 2-3 in GISA Region 1-AAA this week. That mark could easily be 5-0, however, as the team’s three region losses are by a combined three runs. Losses to Trinity Christian-Sharpsburg, Loganville Christian Academy and The Heritage School have all been by one run, leaving the Knights with some work ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs take season sweep of Wildcats

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Wednesday, March 30. 2016

The Winder-Barrow High School baseball team stayed at the top of the Region 8-AAAAA standings following a 12-2 win against county rival Apalachee High School Monday evening. The Bulldoggs are now 9-1 in region play, tied for first with Gainesville and Loganville. Monday’s win completed a season sweep of Apalachee as the Bulldoggs also ... [Full Story »]

MCHS sweeps Monroe

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Wednesday, March 30. 2016

Madison County improved to 16-2 Monday, finishing a two-game sweep of Monroe on the road. The Raiders narrowly escaped Monroe with a 5-3 win in game two of the series with the Canes after downing Monroe 8-1 at home Friday. The Raiders are 7-2 in Region 8-AAAA, while Buford and North Hall are 6-0 and 6-1. Madison County was scheduled to host ... [Full Story »]

Boys' soccer: Panthers slay Dragons to stay perfect in region

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Wednesday, March 30. 2016

A highly-anticipated pairing between a pair of intra-city rivals provided a nip-and-tuck night of soccer as expected. Oscar Ponce provided the go-ahead goal for Jackson County (7-2, 4-0) in the 33rd minute and the Panther defense held up the rest of the way in a 2-1 victory at Jefferson. “I’m tickled to death,” Jackson County coach Bob ... [Full Story »]

Girls' soccer: Jefferson girls outlast Jackson County

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Wednesday, March 30. 2016

Jefferson’s added attention to corner kicks in practice paid off handsomely with a key region contest on the line Friday. With Jefferson and Jackson County tied 1-1 in the 65th minute, Madison Bray placed a ball into the box for Briana Rosales, who headed it cleanly into the back of the net to lift the Lady Dragons (8-3-2, 4-1) to a key, 2-1 ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles ‘ready and excited’ for matchup with Jackson Co.

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Wednesday, March 30. 2016

With a 2-2 record in 8-AAA, the East Jackson girls’ soccer team is on the fringe of playoff contention. The Lady Eagles need to finish fourth or better in the region standings in order to qualify for the AAA state tournament. Currently East Jackson is tied for fourth with a familiar foe. But that tie will be broken Thursday in a high-stakes ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Jefferson sweeps past East Jackson

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Wednesday, March 30. 2016

Jefferson polished off a three-game series sweep of East Jackson as the Dragons picked up two road wins in a doubleheader on Friday. Jefferson (12-3, 8-1) won game one 8-0 and trounced the Eagles 16-2 in the night cap. The doubleheader sweep came after a 10-0 Dragon win over East Jackson (3-13, 0-9) March 22. “Basically every series you’ve ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Panthers lose pitching dual to Class AAAAAA power

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Wednesday, March 30. 2016

Jackson County’s stellar pitching gave the Panthers a chance to knock off Milton Friday, but the team’s slumping bats continued their recent trend. Five Jackson County pitchers combined to throw a two-hitter against Class AAAAAA’s no. 5 team, but the Panthers (7-6-1, 4-2) were limited to one hit themselves in a 2-0 road loss. “You kind ... [Full Story »]

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