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Lady Eagles Open Tourney With Loss

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Wednesday, November 25. 2009

The East Jackson Lady Eagles got its season started Saturday with a loss in the Wing Slingers Tip-Off Tournament at EJCHS. It was not a good start, as the Lady Eagles were hammered 62-35 by the Lady Knights of Pace Academy. East Jackson found itself trailing 10-8 at the end of the first quarter. Pace Academy would continue to lead, but the Lady ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leoaprds fall in opener

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Wednesday, November 25. 2009

It was a rough start for the Lady Leopards’ basketball season. Banks County fell to Lakeview’s Lady Lions 40-34. The Lady Leopards will have a chance to redeem themselves next Monday as Banks County boys and girls travel to Lakeview to take on the Lions. Tip-off for the girls is 6 p.m. with the boys game to follow. Last Thursday’s game ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Unheralded player helps AHS be successful

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Wednesday, November 25. 2009

For a football team to be 12-0 takes a combination of many ingredients. First, you have to throw in some standout players. Ones who become household names among fans who follow the team are needed. These are the ones you expect to perform miraculous deeds on the football field week in and week out. Apalachee High School has several such players ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Season Ends With Loss To Lovett

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Tuesday, November 24. 2009

The East Jackson Eagles saw their 2009 football season come to a close Friday night at the hands of the Lovett Lions, who defeated the Eagles 58-0 in Atlanta. The loss leaves the Eagles with a 10-2 record and 8-1 in the region in only their second season of region play. The Eagles got a break early but could not capitalize. Derrick Bozeman ... [Full Story »]

CHS Ends Season 7-5 On 28-14 Loss

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Tuesday, November 24. 2009

The 2009 Commerce football season ended Friday night, as the gridiron Tigers were knocked out of the postseason in the second round of playoffs by Darlington. Darlington ended the Tigers’ playoff run 28-14, leaving the Tigers 7-5 (5-1 region) for the season. “I deem our season a tremendous success and it was a heck of a lot of fun for me ... [Full Story »]

Lady Bulldoggs return several key players

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Tuesday, November 24. 2009

Several names jump out upon looking at the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldoggs roster for 2009-2010. Names such as Lauren Hamill, Rebecca Autry, Courtney Miller, Mimi Hill, Brittany Witt and Shant Finch are back for this season after just missing out on the state tournament a year ago. “We hope to be a contender in the region,” said ... [Full Story »]

Griffin up next for AHS

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Tuesday, November 24. 2009

While the first two games of the state playoffs have been against worthy opponents, the Apalachee High School coaches and players know the challenge will likely rise to another level this Friday. The Wildcats are hosting Griffin in a quarterfinal matchup of two 12-0 teams. The Bears were ranked No. 1 in the state in the final regular season ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats record another overtime victory

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Tuesday, November 24. 2009

In could be said the Apalachee High School football team likes overtime games. The Wildcats won their third overtime game of 2009 Friday night rallying to defeat visiting Marist 36-35. Fullback Christian Hoard crashed through the War Eagle line on a 2-point conversion attempt in overtime for the winning points. It would be the only time in the ... [Full Story »]

Owens verbally commits to West Point; Cooper to Ga. Military

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Saturday, November 21. 2009

Two Madison County football players will be getting used to military life next year as they continue their careers on the gridiron. Madison County High School quarterback Jacob Owens will move on to Division I-A football, verbally committing to Army Monday. Meanwhile, Jamal Cooper verbally committed to play junior college football at Georgia ... [Full Story »]

Apalachee wins toss, to host Griffin Friday

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Saturday, November 21. 2009

Old Lady Luck continues to smile on the Apalachee High School football team. AHS won a coin toss Saturday morning to determine who will host the third round contest between the Wildcats and the Griffin High School Bears. Since both teams are No. 1 seeds a coin toss was used to determine the host location. Game time Friday is 7:30 p.m. at R. ... [Full Story »]

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