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Diamond Doggs to host Habersham

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Monday, April 5. 2010

The Winder-Barrow High School Diamond Doggs will host region foe Habersham Central Monday at 5:30 p.m. Coach Brian Smith's team is coming off back-to-back wins against Madison County and Monroe Area are enter the Habersham contest at 13-3 overall (7-3) in Region 8-AAAA. See Wednesday's edition of the Barrow Journal for a full report on the ...

EJCHS Falls Short On The Links

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Saturday, April 3. 2010

The East Jackson Golf teams found themselves on the short end of the scores in last week’s pairings with Madison County and Athens Christian. The boys placed third, shooting a 217 to Madison County’s 175 and Athens Christian’s 209. For the girls, East Jackson lost to Madison County, 90-126. Following next week’s spring break, East ... [Full Story »]

Down Time Is Practice Time For Tigers Track

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Saturday, April 3. 2010

Following a week off, the Commerce track team has more off time before heading to Jefferson on April 10 to compete in the Jefferson Relays. The boys’ and girls’ teams competed at Habersham Tuesday but results were unavailable at press time. With the Jefferson Relays following Commerce’s spring break, both the Tigers and Lady Tigers should ... [Full Story »]

Weekend opens recreation season

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Saturday, April 3. 2010

The Banks County Park and Recreation Department’s opening day ceremonies are this Saturday, April 3. The BCPRD kicks off the baseball and softball season at 10 a.m. with a parade from the Banks County Elementary School to the number one ball field along Thompson Street. All of the 40 teams will be brought out onto the field to help celebrate ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson plays host for five school meet

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Friday, April 2. 2010

Jefferson played host to several area schools in a meet held last Friday. The girls fared the best for Jefferson, finishing fourth overall. The Lady Dragons scored 36 points to top-placing North Oconee’s 114, Westminster’s 76, and Flowery Branch’s 63. Jefferson bested Elbert County, who scored 34. The boys placed fifth on their side, ... [Full Story »]

Time Running Out For CHS Netters

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Friday, April 2. 2010

Time is running out for the Commerce netters to get a win. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams are 0-5 on the season after falling to Towns County last week and Lakeview on Monday. Commerce was scheduled to play Woody Gap on Thursday, but was rained out. The match has been rescheduled for April 12. Commerce’s netters were set to face Tallulah ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County has strong late season run

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Friday, April 2. 2010

It was a good outing for the Jackson County netters last week, as the boys picked up a win over Eastside in a 3-2 decision. Lex Mosley won at number one singles 6-2, 6-1. First time singles player Matt Compton won at number three singles in two sets. Franco Peredes and Bo Harris, who was playing his first match, also won at number two doubles ... [Full Story »]

Banks adds Rabun doubleheader wins, faces Riverside Fri.

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Friday, April 2. 2010

Banks County’s diamond Leopards improved to an 8-5 record this past week as the teams picked up a doubleheader win over Rabun County. While the school was on spring break this week, the baseball team remained active and has another doubleheader game ahead on Friday. The Leopards will head to Gainesville on Friday to face Riverside Military. ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: My favorite time of year

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Friday, April 2. 2010

This is, without question, my favorite time of the year. Not only is the weather turning warmer and it is turning absolutely beautiful outside with the blooming of the flowers and the azaleas and my wonderful Japanese Cherry tree in my backyard, but on top of that, at least for those of us who love sports, three of the greatest events in all of ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers pick up sixth straight win

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Thursday, April 1. 2010

It’s been an up and down week for the Jackson County soccer teams this past week. The boys started out last Wednesday against East Jackson at EJCHS. At the end of regulation, neither team had scored. In overtime, Jackson County had four successful penalty kicks. But the Eagles had five, giving the Eagles the win. On Friday, Jackson County ... [Full Story »]

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