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Red Raiders repeat sub-region victors; face Salem tonight

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Thursday, February 17. 2011

The first round games of the region tournament were decided Tuesday and Madison County will take on Salem in the Region 8-AAAA quarterfinals at Winder-Barrow this evening (Thursday) at 7 p.m. Madison County, the top seed in 8-AAAA north, now faces Salem, the south fourth seed, after the Seminoles defeated Flowery Branch in the play-in game ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Skelton, Drew lead JCCHS past Jefferson

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Thursday, February 17. 2011

IT WASN’T Jackson County’s senior night, but a pair of Lady Panther veterans took the spotlight on the final evening of the regular season. Ashley Skelton scored 21 points and Bre Drew notched her 1,000th-career point Friday as Jackson County atoned for a Dec. 17 loss to rival Jefferson with a 44-22 road win Friday. “I’m really proud of ... [Full Story »]

Wrestling: Seven JCCHS wrestlers heading to state tourney

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

JACKSON COUNTY had hoped to qualify its entire lineup for the state championships at Gwinnett Arena this week. The Panthers weren’t far off that mark. Seven of the nine Jackson County wrestlers who participated in the state sectionals this past weekend are moving on to Gwinnett as the Panthers shoot for a top 10 finish in Class AA. Jackson ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: JHS one win away from state

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

A SEASON that could have possibly been on the brink of disaster a couple of months ago is now on the brink of state. Jefferson (15-11) trounced Fannin County 79-56 Tuesday in the opening round of the region tournament in Hartwell — its seventh victory in a row — to pull the Dragons (seeded third out of the 8-AA South subregion) to within ... [Full Story »]

Title this year would be extra special for JHS

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

COACH Doug Thurmond doesn’t even hesitate when asked the question. Would winning a traditional state title — Jefferson’s 11th straight — this weekend mean just a little bit more given the trials and tribulations this wrestling season? “You bet,” Thurmond said. “If they pull this off, it will be something majorly special.” The ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Tough offensive night ends Lady Panther season

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

DESPITE a solid defensive effort and a standout night on the offensive boards, Jackson County is now shelving away the 2010-2011 campaign. The Lady Panthers (14-12) fell to Union County 49-42 in the opening round of the region tournament Monday, ending their season. Jackson County forced 17 turnovers on the defensive end and grabbed 20 ... [Full Story »]

Banks Co. ousts Jefferson girls

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

A 15-WIN campaign for Jefferson ended sooner than hoped Monday after a 55-42 region tournament loss to Banks County. “Banks County is a much better team than their 10-win record … Hats off to their players,” coach Jason Gibson said. The Lady Dragons (15-11) were able to limit the Lady Leopards’ top two scoring options but couldn’t put ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: JCCHS’s bounce-back season ends with loss to Banks County

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

JACKSON COUNTY beat Banks County twice this year, but the Leopards won the one that mattered most. Banks County prevailed 64-51 Tuesday in the region tournament, ending what’s been a turnaround season for Jackson County (11-13) in many respects. “Hats off to Banks County,” coach Britt Beaver said, “They came in and wanted it a little ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: JHS boys too much for Panthers in hoops rematch

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

SENIOR night equaled redemption night for Jefferson. David Watson scored 22 points — all of which came in the final three quarters — Friday night in his final game at home as the Dragons exacted revenge for a 56-54 loss to Jackson County Dec. 17 with a 51-36 win. Jefferson, which dominated Jackson County on the boards, separated itself ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Need 2 To Advance

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Wednesday, February 16. 2011

The East Jackson Eagles wrapped up the regular season last week with losses to Jefferson and North Oconee. The late-season slide left them fifth in the subregion, trailing Hart County, Elbert, Jefferson and Jackson County with a 4-8 record (9-16 overall). The Eagles were slated to open up region play on Tuesday in Hart County against Dawson ... [Full Story »]