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Owens on next season: ‘It’s got to be better’

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Thursday, November 13. 2008

When asked about next season, Raider head coach Randell Owens came to a pretty quick conclusion after a 2-8 campaign this year. “It’s got to be better,” said Owens, who endured his worst record in his nine years as a head coach. “It’s absolutely got to be better.” The way he figures, it would be hard for 2009 to go much worse than ... [Full Story »]

Fleeman Overcomes Setbacks, Wins World Crown

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Thursday, November 13. 2008

Sunday’s World Crown at Peach State Speedway in Jefferson will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest come from behind victories in the event’s storied 25-year history. After losing a lap a quarter of the way through the 200 lap event, Russell Fleeman charged back, using the cunning and skill of a veteran driver, and won the ... [Full Story »]

Cross Country Eagles place in Elite Eight at State

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

Both East Jackson cross country teams performed well enough to reach the elite eight teams last weekend at state competition in Carrollton. The girls finished seventh out of 35 schools, while the boys finished eighth of 35 schools. Sherri Blalock finished third out of 82 runners with a national elite time of 19:55, setting a new school record ... [Full Story »]

Three Panthers named to All Region team

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

Three Jackson County football players have been named to the 2008 Region 8-AAA All Region team. Offensive lineman Ben Brown, defensive end Ryan Howe and cornerback Charlie Waycaster were named on Monday to the team. Eastside High School’s Justin Wray was named the player of the year for region 8-AAA, while Stephens County coach Travis Noland ...

Jefferson to host Coosa in playoffs Fri.

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

The Jefferson Dragons made some more history Friday night. For the first time in the team’s 60-year history, they have gone undefeated in regular season play after crushing the East Jackson Eagles 48-0 in the rain. The closest Jefferson had come previously to an undefeated regular season was back in 1973, when coach Jim Lofton’s team went ... [Full Story »]

Panthers close season with loss to Indians

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

The Jackson County Panthers were hoping for a little luck Friday night to give them at least one region win on the season, and a high note on which to end their rollercoaster 2008. They got neither, as the Stephens County Indians trampled the Panthers offense to win 35-0. That gave Jackson County a final season tally of 0-7 in the region, and ... [Full Story »]

Crane Grabs Peach State Win On Wild Night

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

To call the Saturday’s run up to the World Crown at Peach State Speedway wild would be a bit of an understatement. No less than 20 drivers throughout the race card found their cars disqualified before the end of the night. But one that had no problems at all was former Jefferson resident Ryan Crane, who dominated the US Auto Sales 100 for ... [Full Story »]

Eagles fall to JHS in season closer

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

The East Jackson Eagles’ first season of region play ended Friday night with a loss in the driving rain to region 8-AA champ Jefferson 48-0 Friday night. East Jackson wound up with three region wins in its inaugural season in 8-AA, having defeated Oglethorpe County, Rabun County and Dawson County. They recorded six losses and had an overall ... [Full Story »]

Dragons Playoff Tickets Now On Sale

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Wednesday, November 12. 2008

Tickets for Friday night's round one playoff game in Jefferson against the Coosa Eagles are being pre-sold, according to JHS officials. The reason, the school says, is that some passes may not be honored in the post season. Officials want everyone to have the opportunity to take in Friday night's game. Tickets will be on sale on Wednesday, ... [Full Story »]

Fleeman Comes From Behind To Win World Crown

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Monday, November 10. 2008

Dacula's Russell Fleeman showed that in racing, nothing is certain. Just 50 laps into Sunday's World Crown at Peach State Speedway, a flat tire sent the 2008 Georgia Asphalt Series champ to the pits, and relegated him a lap down. But the hard charging Fleeman fought back, got back on the lead lap, then worked his way back to the front to hold ... [Full Story »]

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