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Football: Jackson Co., Jefferson football series to continue

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Friday, February 3. 2012

The closest of neighbors will continue playing football for the next two years despite no longer residing in the same athletic region. Jackson County and Jefferson, separated by only a couple miles apart, have signed on to play in 2012 and 2013. This year’s meeting is set for Sept. 7 in Jefferson, according to football schedules recently ... [Full Story »]

The voice of the Dragons

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Friday, February 3. 2012

Longtime Jefferson PA announcer Tommy Healan has been calling Dragons games since high school EXCEPT for maybe Bolling DuBose —the Jefferson boys’ basketball coach of 36 years — nobody has been entrenched courtside in the Dragons’ gym longer than PA announcer Tommy Healan. Of course, Healan is more heard than seen. Healan, 46, has ... [Full Story »]

Lady Raiders drain 10 3’s in home win over Apalachee

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Thursday, February 2. 2012

By Dallas Bordon The Lady Raiders closed their home schedule in fine fashion Tuesday night, defeating Apalachee 63-45. Elise Coberly led the way with 25 points, with 16 coming in the second half. Coberly also knocked down three 3 pointers in the third period. Senior Molly Glaze closed out her final home game as a Lady Raider by chipping in 14 ... [Full Story »]

CHS to retire women’s jerseys

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

Former playing jerseys belonging to two of Commerce High School’s record-breaking basketball scorers will be retired, again, next week. Shirley Nunn and Linda Lang Exley, whose jerseys were first retired in 1963 and 1960, will be honored during the Lady Tigers’ final home game of the season on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The women’s high school ... [Full Story »]

Commerce overcomes in double overtime

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

There weren’t many water bottles left to douse Commerce coach Chad Bridges’ inflamed nerves during his team’s double overtime thriller at East Jackson last weekend. Instead the Tigers quenched their thirst to win on the court in unlikely ways last week. They did so consistently, winning three of three contests played, and coming from ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: It's February, but spring will soon be here

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

This edition will reach the newsstands on the first day of February. However, I’m already in a spring state of mind. Perhaps it’s the better-than-usual weather we’ve enjoyed in recent days. Despite some chilly mornings, the afternoons have been quite enjoyable, especially for January. This past Saturday in fact, I was able to spend most ... [Full Story »]

Bulldogg Force: Isler excels on court, provides story of inspiration

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

What defines a winner? Is it based on success? Maybe it’s calculated by your stats or the number of wins you have. Better yet, what defines a champion? Is it in fact how many championships you win? Is it even winning in general? Here’s a question, can you be a champion if you have never won a championship? The answer is quite simple and it ... [Full Story »]

Volleyball: Cramsey signs with Piedmont

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

TAYLOR Cramsey enjoyed a standout volleyball career at Jefferson, but coach Mike Paul remembers the moment when it really skyrocketed. It was Cramsey's junior year against Lakeview and she had taken herself out of the match due to illness. But Paul, knowing the team had to have her on the floor, asked Cramsey to check back in. “I said, ... [Full Story »]

Cain signs bowling scholarship

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

Blair Cain, a senior at Jefferson High School and an accomplished bowler, has signed a scholarship to bowl at the University of Pikeville in Pikeville, Ky. He is the first Jefferson student to sign a bowling scholarship. Cain has participated six years in the Northeast Georgia United States Bowling Congress Youth Association League and was ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: Dragons remain front runners for subregion title

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Wednesday, February 1. 2012

WITH Kool and the Gang’s 1980 hit “Celebration” blaring over the PA system, Jefferson students mobbed players at midcourt Friday night. The Dragons’ exhausting 80-73 double overtime win over Hart County kept Jefferson in sole possession of first-place in 8-AA South and gave fans reason to celebrate. If the Dragons beat Elbert County ... [Full Story »]

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