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Boys' basketball: Gibson sparks Dragons in first victory of the season

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Wednesday, November 23. 2016

With its very young roster, the Jefferson boys’ basketball team will rely on the contributions of several freshman this season. One ninth grader did his part Saturday. Freshman Jasper Gibson scored 23 points — including 21 points in the first half — to lead the Dragons to a 63-31 win over Social Circle in the first round of the Tabo’s ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Leopards’ season ends in Savannah

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Wednesday, November 23. 2016

The Banks County football team saw its season come to an end Friday night in the second round of the Class AA state playoffs. The Leopards traveled to Savannah to take on the top-ranked Benedictine Cadets. The Cadets lived up to their ranking as they defeated the Leopards 49-0. “They have a really good football team,” head coach Josh ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Leopards’ season ends in Savannah

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Wednesday, November 23. 2016

Girls' basketball: Lady Panthers drop opener

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Tuesday, November 22. 2016

Jackson County girls’ basketball coach Julie McCutcheon said her squad played “great team ball” despite falling short in its season opener. The Lady Panthers (0-1) lost to Chestatee 49-41 Saturday on the road. “Their hot shooting in the first quarter was the difference,” McCutcheon said. “We changed defenses and got the game in ... [Full Story »]

Eagle coach sees potential despite loss to Blessed Trinity

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Tuesday, November 22. 2016

While it wasn’t a win, East Jackson’s loss to Blessed Trinity offered a glimpse of what may lie ahead for the Eagle basketball team. East Jackson (0-2) led by as much as 12 points in the first half and nine at the break before falling to the Titans 60-48 Saturday at Norcross High School in the Elite Hoops Challenge. Kobe Haley led East ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: Foul-plagued Panthers fall to sharp-shooting Chestatee

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Tuesday, November 22. 2016

The Jackson County boys’ basketball team ran into foul trouble and a hot-shooting Chestatee team in dropping its season opener. The War Eagles hit eight three pointers and went 20-of-29 at the free-throw line in beating the Panthers 64-51. “It was just one of those nights,” coach Chuck Butler said. “They coupled a good shooting night in ... [Full Story »]

Chancey, Tigers run by Vikings, 35-20

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Saturday, November 19. 2016

Commerce head coach Michael Brown said it was going to be a “monumental task” to takedown Taylor County in the second round of the Class A Public state playoffs. After three quarters, Brown’s statement was spot on as the Tigers clung to a 21-20 lead at Tiger Field at Ray Lamb Stadium. Whatever doubt Brown, his players or the fans were put ... [Full Story »]

Defense gets it done

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Saturday, November 19. 2016

Jefferson moves on to quarterfinals with 21-0 shutout of West Laurens Jefferson saved one of its best defensive efforts for a night when it needed it the most. The Dragons (11-1) beat visiting West Laurens 21-0 despite gaining just 136 yards to move on to the state quarterfinals for the fourth time in the last five years. See photos. “Our ... [Full Story »]

Maddox signs with College of Charleston women's basketball

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Thursday, November 17. 2016

By Scott Thompson Sports Editor Winder-Barrow girls basketball coach Brandon Thomas had never had a player of his sign a college scholarship. So when Bulldogg senior Lexi Maddox recently inked with the College of Charleston, it gave him a proud feeling. Thomas, his players and assistant coaches, school administrators and Maddox’s family and ... [Full Story »]

Nugue, Johnson sign on with college softball programs

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Thursday, November 17. 2016

By Scott Thompson Sports Editor For the past four years, Cathleen Nugue and Ansley Johnson were mainstays in the Winder-Barrow High School softball team’s starting lineup, including a trip to the Elite Eight in Columbus when they were freshmen. While their careers with the Bulldoggs ended last month, their playing days have not. The two ... [Full Story »]

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