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Eagles prepare for region; take 1st, 2nd in MainStreet Invitational

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Friday, October 31. 2008

The East Jackson Eagles cross country team continued to perform well as they move towards the 8-AA region meet this weekend at Riverside Military Academy. First, the boys defended their 2007 title in the MainStreet Invitational held at East Jackson last Tuesday, while the girls placed second out of six schools competing. Then on Saturday, the ... [Full Story »]

Dragons prepare for region meet Sat.

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Friday, October 31. 2008

The Jefferson Dragons Cross Country team turned in another strong performance last week at the MainStreet Invitational at East Jackson. The girls came out on top, besting East Jackson, Jackson County and Banks County. Madison County and Commerce competed, but did not have enough runners to score. Meanwhile the boys finished fourth, behind East ... [Full Story »]

Panthers take third in MainStreet Invitational

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Friday, October 31. 2008

It was a good showing last week for the Jackson County Panthers cross country team at the MainStreet Invitational, held at East Jackson, as both teams placed third overall. It was a good final tune-up for the Panthers, as they now prepare for Saturday and a trip to North Oconee for the region meet. At East Jackson, the boys trailed only East ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson falls to Wesleyan at State

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Friday, October 31. 2008

The trip to state for the Jefferson Lady Dragons volleyball team was a short one, as they lost out early on to Wesleyan 0-3. “We were excited to be there and accomplished one of our team goals by doing so,” said coach Michael Paul. It’s the second time in the team’s three-year history that they’ve made it to the state tournament. The ... [Full Story »]

Column: New voice arrives for local sports

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Friday, October 31. 2008

The sports section you are currently holding in your hands is something I hope will become a habit for you each week. For with this edition, Barrow County has a new player on the sports scene. I guess you could call it a new contender to use an old boxing analogy. I think you will like our approach to sports coverage. I’m not a “Johnny Come ... [Full Story »]

Big Blue travels to Oglethorpe Friday

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

After a much needed win last Friday night, this week the fate of Banks County is almost out of the Leopards’ hands. Of course, almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades; this is football. Banks County has to win the next two games. Period. If the Leopards want a shot at the playoffs, Big Blue cannot slack off against Oglethorpe on ... [Full Story »]

Leopard runners place well at home, set PRs at East Jackson

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

The Leopard runners are coming down to the final leg of the season. With the region race this Saturday, the Banks runners have to prepare themselves for that challenge after coming off of two meets over the past two weeks. Home race The Leopard team hosted a six-school race on October 16. The competing schools included Commerce, Habersham ... [Full Story »]

Column: A changing of hats, or in this case pens

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

As many readers already know, Chris Bridges is now heading up the MainStreet newspaper in Barrow County. One could assume that since it is now my name and mug replacing the spot of his column that I am taking over the sports desk at The Banks County News. While you should never assume things, you would be correct this time. I know Chris is ... [Full Story »]

Upsetting the balance?

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

Raiders have a chance to make life uncomfortable for playoff contenders Madison County’s season goals are now unattainable, but the Raiders hope to make other teams miserable before the year is out. Madison County (2-6) looks to knock off two teams with the state playoffs in their sights — Apalachee and Clarke Central — as the season ... [Full Story »]

Basketball season starts Nov. 15; Franklin Co. returns to schedule

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

Madison County’s basketball season starts next month with a schedule that includes the usual region wars as well as the return of Franklin County, the school’s fiercest non-region rivals. “I just love that atmosphere — those old gyms when you go into Franklin County,” Madison County girls’ coach Dan Lampe said, “And, obviously, ... [Full Story »]

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