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Soccer: Eagles gain confidence heading into region play

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Wednesday, March 6. 2013

The East Jackson boys’ varsity soccer team finished last week at .500, defeating Jefferson on Wednesday before falling to Cedar Shoals on Friday. After a wet and rainy week, the Eagles met the Dragons on a slick and uneven field. The Eagles struck first when Aldo Martinez made a run down the right side of the field, crossing the ball back for ... [Full Story »]

Tiger tennis looks ‘seasoned’ in 2013

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Wednesday, March 6. 2013

The Commerce Tennis team has been practicing through poor conditions early this spring, but head coach John Allen believes his veteran team is more than ready to be competitive in 2013. The Tigers return a host of experience this year, including 13 seniors – seven girls and five boys. On the boys’ squad, Allen will look to seniors Dawson ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson boasts standout performances at Eagle Invitational

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Wednesday, March 6. 2013

On an overcast Saturday with a freezing wind chill, several members of the East Jackson track and field squad earned top-10 finishes in their respective events at the Eagle Invitational. “We had some very good performances in some not-so-hot weather conditions,” said Eagle head coach Tomy Sitton. Robin Adair led the Eagles with a ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Tigers open season with win

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Wednesday, March 6. 2013

The Commerce diamond Tigers opened up their 2013 season with a clutch win as they defeated Jackson County in extra innings last Saturday. The Panthers jumped out to an early lead, scoring a run in the top of the first inning. The Tigers quickly answered when Trevor Johnson got on base and was batted home by J’Various Wood in the second ... [Full Story »]

Madison County all stars headed to state championship

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Friday, March 1. 2013

The Madison County Recreation Department’s 10-and-under boys’ all-star team has advanced to the state tournament this weekend in Gordon County. The team traveled to Habersham County this past weekend to participate in the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association’s 7th District Basketball tournament. And with wins over Habersham County, ... [Full Story »]

ROLLASON: D-WADE: The second best NBA option

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Friday, March 1. 2013

There were eight different NBA teams that had two players from their team playing in this year’s all-star game; and only one of those teams had three players in the all-star game, that would be the Miami Heat. In fact, the Miami Heat might have the best “second guy” in the NBA in Dwyane Wade. The “second guy” would be the next best ... [Full Story »]

Knights to open season against defending AAA champs

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Thursday, February 28. 2013

The Bethlehem Christian Academy baseball squad was the surprise team of the Georgia Independent Schools Association a year ago. The Knights advanced to the GISA Class A state semifinals and won a region title in their first season of full varsity play. The team also did not lose to a Class A team until the semifinals of the state playoffs. BCA ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Cats return to the field

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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

The Apalachee High School baseball team opened the new season with a 12-0 victory against Central Gwinnett. Mason Webb worked the first three innings, allowing just one run with three walks and four strikeouts. Justin Stevens pitched the fourth and fifth innings allowing three walks and striking out two. Tony Salvaggio worked the sixth with two ... [Full Story »]

Lady Bulldoggs defeat GWA

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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

The Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs earned their second win of the young 2013 season with a 3-1 victory against visiting George Walton Academy. Jessie McWhorter scored a goal in the first half as did Ashley Phan on an assist from Clara Tapplin. Paige Howard added an insurance goal in the second half. BreAnna Steed and Jazmyn Sterry ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Remarkable two-year turnaround

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Wednesday, February 27. 2013

The 2012-2013 season came to an end for the Apalachee High School boys basketball team last week, but not before the Wildcats capped a turnaround which certainly falls under the “remarkable” category. For those of us who have been around that long, we remember how a young AHS squad struggled as they recorded just one victory two years ago. ... [Full Story »]

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