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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 »]

Wildcats fall on road

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Sunday, October 26. 2008

The Apalachee High School Wildcats saw a game in which it needed a win get away Friday night. The Wildcats dropped a 20-0 decision to Heritage in Conyers in a Region 8-AAAA contest. The loss could hurt Apalachee's chances of qualifying for the postseason. See Wednesday's debut edition of The Barrow Journal for complete coverage and a preview ... [Full Story »]

Winder-Barrow falls to Salem

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Sunday, October 26. 2008

The Winder-Barrow Bulldogs overcame three quick scores by visiting Salem to play a competitive game Friday night, but the visiting Seminoles still managed a 21-0 win at W. Clair Harris Stadium. Salem scored three touchdowns before the first quarter was half complete and then made those scores stand up. The Winder-Barrow defense settled down ... [Full Story »]

Leopards take Fannin County for a ride

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Sunday, October 26. 2008

Banks County will remain in the running for a coveted playoff spot for another week. Friday's 34-13 win over Fannin County kept Big Blue alive. Banks started strong and kept the throttle wide open through Friday's game. A late game injury to one of the senior players paused the game, but the Leopards ended strong. See Thursday's edition of the ... [Full Story »]

Offense aplenty in rain-filled win

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Friday, October 24. 2008

GAINESVILLE -- The bad weather didn’t scare away Commerce’s offense. The Tigers (3-5) racked up 442 total yards in a 47-7 whipping of Lakeview Academy at a water-logged Jock Hornor Stadium Friday. Commerce led 27-0 at halftime. “It was just a good feeling at halftime to have a cushion and have the JV put in and not have to worry about ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats face key region game

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Friday, October 24. 2008

The Apalachee High School Wildcats will travel to Conyers tonight for a key Region 8-AAAA contest against the Heritage Patriots. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Coach Shane Davis' Wildcats need a win after last week's close 17-12 setback against Loganville. See full coverage of the game in next week's premier issue of The Barrow Journal.

'Doggs host Salem

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Friday, October 24. 2008

The Winder-Barrow High School Bulldoggs will look to earn some late-season momentum when they host the Salem Seminoles tonight at 7:30. Coach Ben Corley's team has three games remaining on the 2008 schedule and hopes to begin building for the future. Salem meanwhile is 4-3 overall and hopes to keep its playoff chances alive with a win in ... [Full Story »]

Cross Country Tigers Improve Time At Banks

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Friday, October 24. 2008

Commerce’s cross country runners have been busy. They competed last Thursday at Banks County and Tuesday at East Jackson Comprehensive High School in the sixth MainStreet News Meet. The MainStreet race, started in 2003, crowns a champion for the area covered by the MainStreet Newspapers. Hosted by East Jackson, only varsity runners are ... [Full Story »]

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