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ROLLASON: Ware a former AHS, WBHS opponent

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Tuesday, April 9. 2013

By now, almost everyone has either heard or seen what happened to Louisville’s guard Kevin Ware this past Sunday in the Cardinal’s 85-63 win over Duke, earning Louisville their second straight Final Four berth. The Cardinals were in the middle of a heavily contested game against the Blue Devils when Ware went up to contest a three-point ... [Full Story »]

JHS slips by CHS, Union County next

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Friday, April 5. 2013

Jefferson High School enters its final stretch of region 8-AA games beginning 5 p.m. Friday with a doubleheader in Washington. The Dragons will face a struggling Washington-Wilkes team that is 3-12, 2-5 in region 8-AA. Then comes a rematch with Union County, a pivotal game that could help decide the region title. On Tuesday, JHS (15-2, 7-0 in ... [Full Story »]

Scott, Ledford to attend Emory & Henry College

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Friday, April 5. 2013

Two more Jackson County Comprehensive High School football players are advancing their sports careers next season in college. Daivon Ledford and Dustin Scott both accepted scholarships with Emory & Henry College, Emory, Va., during a ceremony held Friday at the high school’s media center. Ledford and Scott intend to play football for the ... [Full Story »]

Hubbard wins low medalist honors in county golf championship at Double Oaks Country Club

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Friday, April 5. 2013

Jackson County senior Colin Hubbard shot his best round of the season last week, carding a 39 through 9-holes at Double Oaks Country Club to win the low medalist honors at the Jackson County Golf Championship. He was the only player to break 40, though his fellow senior teammates Colton Standridge (40), Kyle Daniel (40) and Thomas Whitley (41) ... [Full Story »]

Panthers comeback sweeps Morgan Co.

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Friday, April 5. 2013

Jackson County picked up two more wins against region 8-AAA opponents, with back-to-back victories against Morgan County. On Friday, March 29, Jackson County’s Ben Brissey went 3-for-3 with two home runs and four RBIs to lead the Panthers to a 6-3 win over Morgan County. Jase Latty gave up three runs over 3-1/3 innings, while Coleman Barbee ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County speeds through track season

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Friday, April 5. 2013

Jackson County's track and field team participated in a meet at North Oconee versus Eastside High School and Elbert County on March 19, with both teams finishing third in overall scoring. “The overall word for this quad meet was speed as several athletes from these schools look to run at the collegiate level,” JCCHS track coach David ... [Full Story »]

JHS’ boys track team progresses as championship draws near

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Friday, April 5. 2013

The Jefferson High School track and field team continued to mount its season best performances during a meet on March 26 against East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Boys’ coach Tim Corbett singled out some notable performances in the running events, in particular. Pate Sheppard (56.36), Gage Lawson (54.84) and James Howard (53.41) in the ... [Full Story »]

JHS' tennis teams sweep Washington-Wilkes

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Friday, April 5. 2013

The Jefferson High School tennis teams hosted Washington-Wilkes March 28 and won both the boys’ and girls’ matches, 4-1. For the boys, Jackson Howard rebounded after being down 3-5 in the first set to a 7-5, 6-1 win at no. 2 singles. Justin Harrison 6-3, 6-4, won his match as well, with no. 1 Jordan Tyler defeated,1-6, 2-6. At doubles, ... [Full Story »]

MCMS captures school’s first region baseball title

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Friday, April 5. 2013

Mustang coach Carey Metts felt the quick sting of an ice cooler dousing. And his players piled on top of each other in a jubilant celebration Saturday of the first region baseball title in Madison County Middle School history. The Mustangs downed Hart County 8-6 and Stephens County 5-1 Saturday in Hartwell to capture the Northeast Georgia ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: Eagles earn first region win

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Thursday, April 4. 2013

Last week, the East Jackson baseball team started the first leg of its region schedule. The Eagles fell twice to Morgan County and traded wins with Elbert County. The Eagles now look ahead to ten more region matchups before the tournament in late April. On Monday, March 25, the Eagles fell 3-2 to Morgan County at home. Austin Johnson pitched ... [Full Story »]

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