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Allen commits to Division I-AA Liberty University

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

With 3,060 career total yards and counting, Madison County’s Al Allen will take his football career to the next level. The senior receiver-running back has committed to Division I-AA Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Allen expects to officially sign with Liberty in February on National Signing Day. “I feel like it’s an environment that ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. driver earns big pay day with FASTRAK championship

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

Hull’s Royce Bray is now $50,000 richer. The Madison County driver won the FASTRAK Racing Series Grand Nationals points championship — and the prize money that came with it — after taking seventh in the Grand Finale at Rural Retreat, Va., according to fastrackracing.com. With 95 points in the standings, Bray, driver of the no. 21 car, ... [Full Story »]

Panthers play host to Oconee County Friday night

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

After a near miss Friday night, with Elbert County coming back from an 11-point deficit to defeat the Panthers 25-23 at the Granite Bowl, Jackson County is looking to try to put their second win of the season on the board this Friday, as they play host to the Oconee County Warriors. Oconee County may prove to be the Panthers’ best chance to ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson hosts region showdown with Titans Fri.

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

A big first half saw the Jefferson Dragons score five touchdowns to set themselves up for a blowout victory over Rabun County in the rain Friday night, continuing their undefeated streak to seven region games, and eight overall. This week may prove to be their biggest challenge yet, as the number two team in the region, the North Oconee Titans, ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson to host Dawson County Fri. night

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Thursday, October 30. 2008

If the 7-1 North Oconee Titans had expected to pick up an easy win Friday night, they had a big surprise awaiting them when they hit the field. A stout East Jackson defense stood in the Titans’ way, making them fight for every yard, and setting up what could have been one of the biggest upsets in the region. Only a field goal in the first ... [Full Story »]

'Doggs venture to Athens

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008

When the Winder-Barrow High School football team travels to Clarke Central Friday, Bulldogg head coach Ben Corley said it will be important for his team to start the game playing well. “It seems we have been ‘wide-eyed’ when the games begin,” Corley said earlier this week as he and his coaches began preparing for the contest against the ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats return home Friday

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008

Despite last week’s disappointing loss to Heritage, the playoffs remain a strong possibility for the Apalachee High School Wildcats. Coach Shane Davis’ team is now 5-3 overall and will host Madison County in an important Region 8-AAAA contest this week. While the Red Raiders enter the game at 2-6, Davis said his team cannot overlook them. ... [Full Story »]

A lot riding on Tigers-‘Skins game

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008

Commerce might be looking up at Social Circle in the region standings, but don’t think the Tigers are only weighing the region implications of Friday’s game with the Redskins. “It’s a big game for us – not just for that,” coach Steve Savage said. For starters, Commerce (3-5, 2-2) hasn’t won back-to-back region games all year. The ... [Full Story »]

Peaking For The Postseason

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008

CHS’s Best Routine Of Year Comes Right Before Region The cheer Tigers might have scored higher this year. But they haven’t performed better than they did Saturday. At least that was coach Dianne Cotrell’s assessment of her team’s 236-point, first place performance in the Northeast Georgia Championships at Winder-Barrow High School. The ... [Full Story »]

Tiger Cross Country Season Nearing End Of The Trail

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Wednesday, October 29. 2008

It’s the now or never portion of the season. The Commerce cross country team hopes to clock its best times of the year when it runs in the Region 8-A meet Thursday at Athens Academy. Commerce last ran eight days ago in the MainStreet Newspapers meet last Tuesday, finishing last in a six-team event. The meet comprised schools in the MainStreet ... [Full Story »]

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