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BOYS' GOLF: Panthers shoot 360, finish seventh at area

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

The Jackson County boys golf team didn’t enjoy its best round of golf on Monday at the area tournament, falling 20 strokes short of a state qualifying score. The Panthers shot a combined 360 to finish seventh at the area tournament. Jackson County’s only hope to reach the state meet is for enough teams in other areas fail to shoot a ... [Full Story »]

TRACK AND FIELD: Lady Dragons seek personal-best performances at state

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

The Jefferson girls’ track and field team will compete at the state meet this Thursday through Saturday and the objective going into the last meet of the year is no different than it was in the first. “Our goal is the same as it’s been all year — go out compete and try to get personal records,” coach Brandon Vinson said. “We are ... [Full Story »]

Lucas signs cheerleading scholarship with Brenau

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

The lone senior on Jefferson High School’s competitive cheerleading squad this past season will continue her career on into college. Madison Lucas has signed with Brenau University after contributing a top-15 team finish at state this year. “She was a wonderful asset to our squad,” competitive cheerleading coach Hillary Wood said. “She ... [Full Story »]

Nearing the final lap: College-bound Kennedys look for strong finish to prep careers

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

East Jackson track and field coach Tomy Sitton used to give brothers Chase and Chandler Kennedy rides to and from school. During those commutes, the hall of fame coach expressed his hope that his young distance running duo would go on to compete one day in college — a vision that ultimately came true with both signing scholarships. “I told ... [Full Story »]

TRACK AND FIELD: EJCHS teams look to score in more events at state this year

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

While the East Jackson track and field program hopes for high finishes from its distance running stars, both the boys’ and girls’ teams could pick up points elsewhere in their lineups. For the boys, Chase Kennedy returns as the 3,200-meter champion and 1,600 meter runner-up and Chandler Kennedy hopes to get on the podium in both events. But ... [Full Story »]

Track: BC readies for competitive state meet in Albany

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

At the Class AA state sectionals, the Banks County High School boys’ and girls’ track teams flexed their muscles, showed their speed, made some incredible jumps and vaulted to new heights. The performances by both teams helped see the boys and girls qualify for 18 events at the Class AA state championship meet in Albany. The meet is ... [Full Story »]

Softball: McClure leaving Lady Bulldoggs to become girls basketball coach at Jackson County

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

After seven years as Winder-Barrow’s head softball coach, Monty McClure is leaving the program to become the girls basketball coach at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. The Jackson County Board of Education approved the hire at its meeting on Monday night. Winder-Barrow athletic director Rob McFerrin said a tentative hire has been ... [Full Story »]

Golf: Apalachee boys place 5th in area, qualify for state

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Wednesday, May 10. 2017

For the first time in school history, the Apalachee High School boys golf program has qualified an entire team for the state tournament. The Wildcats placed fifth last week in the GHSA Area 2-AAAAAA meet at Chattahoochee Golf Club in Gainesville, shooting a combined 325 to edge out Habersham Central for the fifth and final qualifying spot. ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Knights drop 2 of 3 to Frederica Academy in first round

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Monday, May 8. 2017

ST. SIMONS ISLAND — Bethlehem Christian Academy’s comeback win in game two of its GISA Class AAA first-round playoff series at Frederica Academy elicited a reaction worthy of winning the whole series. The 12-11 comeback victory meant a decisive game three as the No. 4 seed from Region 1-AAA tried to upset the Region 2 champions. Mustering ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Richmond Hill upends Winder-Barrow, advances to quarterfinals

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Sunday, May 7. 2017

Top-ranked Winder-Barrow’s season came to an abrupt end Saturday afternoon as the Bulldoggs lost to Richmond Hill 7-2 in the third game of a GHSA Class AAAAAA second-round playoff series. The Wildcats will now travel to Lee County for a quarterfinal series starting Wednesday. The winner of that series will face Allatoona or Johns Creek in the ... [Full Story »]

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