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Tigers tread onward

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Friday, May 17. 2013

Even with a shortage of staff, Commerce interim head football coach Mike Brown feels that the Tigers are making strides in spring practice. With approximately 55 players and only four coaches, the Tiger staff has had to make some adjustments to the typical spring schedule; however, Brown feels optimistic about the results. “It has been a ... [Full Story »]

A disappointing end to a brilliant season

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Friday, May 17. 2013

THE JEFFERSON High School baseball team was eliminated in the second round of the state playoffs last Thursday after losing twice to Wesleyan. Regardless of the final scores, one cannot deny that the 2013 team had a successful season. The Dragons finished the season with a 26-4 record and a region 8-AA championship, and they did it with a squad ... [Full Story »]

Panthers prepped for first state tournament

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Friday, May 17. 2013

THERE are 18-holes left to play for the Jackson County Comprehensive High School golf team. And while the Class AAA state championship tournament might sound like the biggest test of all, the five seniors on the squad say the pressure now has vanished. THERE are 18-holes left to play for the Jackson County Comprehensive High School golf team. ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson aims to preserve its winning formula in 2013

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Friday, May 17. 2013

THOUGH spring has brought many changes to Jefferson football, first-year head coach Ben Hall says the Dragons will stick with what works. T. McFerrin may have retired after last season’s state championship run, but his spirit remains in the way the new coaching staff conducts practice. “We were used to the practice schedule, so we just ... [Full Story »]

In with the new; EJCHS football program revamped

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Friday, May 17. 2013

There is one word that can describe the sentiment at this year’s East Jackson spring football training. That word is simply “new.” The Eagles have new coaches, a new athletic director, and new offensive and defensive schemes. And while transitions are not always easy, most of these changes are likely welcome at a program that has gone ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers take fourth at state track and field finals

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Friday, May 17. 2013

Last week the Lady Tigers track and field team returned from the GHSA state track and field finals with a fourth-place finish. All eight Commerce competitors placed in the top-eight among class A public schools. The 4x400 relay team of Cameron Hawkins, Lily Mather, Hannah Crumley, Sydney McClure and Zooey Forrester earned a sixth-place finish ... [Full Story »]

Brown named as CHS interim head football coach

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Friday, May 17. 2013

The Commerce Board of Education named 15-year teacher/coach Michael Brown as its “interim” head football coach Monday night, and Brown called for a “dialogue” about restoring the football program to its former glory before the next permanent coach is hired. The board voted on a motion by Mary Seabolt following a 56-minute closed-door ... [Full Story »]

Connell sets record at state

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Thursday, May 16. 2013

Winder-Barrow High School’s Caitlin Connell broke the school record in the 3,200-meter run while Apalachee’s High School’s Dennia Ernest finished tied for fourth in the high jump during the Georgia High School Association’s state meet in Albany last week. Connell also made it to the podium by finishing sixth in the 3,200-meter run. Her ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: The return of Tiger

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Thursday, May 16. 2013

After one of the most colossal falls from grace in modern day sports history, Tiger Woods has made his way back to the top and is gaining back his popularity. The man who cheated on his wife and had numerous alleged affairs with other women over several years was dropped from his main sponsor Nike after all the news of the scandal came out ... [Full Story »]

Close losses end season for Diamond Doggs

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Wednesday, May 15. 2013

Almost. The Winder-Barrow High School baseball team was so close to advancing to the Elite Eight it could probably taste it. However, Pope High School is the team which moves on after winning a best-of-three series against the Diamond Doggs two games to one. Pope rallied for a 10-9 win in the series opener last Thursday before WBHS took game ... [Full Story »]

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