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Column: Leopards claw their way back into contention

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

If you had any doubts as to what this year’s Banks County High School football team is made of, you shouldn’t worry any more. After starting the season 0-2, the Leopards have climbed their way back to .500 overall and more importantly sit at 2-1 in Region 8-AA. Back-to-back region wins against Dawson County and Rabun County have BCHS ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson ready to defend rank this Friday

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

The Jefferson Dragons added another notch to their belt after Friday night’s win over Oglethorpe County. While the homecoming celebration may be over for the Dragons, the football season is far from ending. Jefferson has pretty much chewed up everyone the AA region can throw at them so far, and will look to continue the undefeated streak this ... [Full Story »]

BCHS hosts North Oconee in 8-AA contest

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

By Chris Bridges While the Banks County High School football team has posted back-to-back region wins, this Friday’s game against North Oconee County High School is just as important, if not more so, than the previous two Region 8-AA contests. The Leopards, who dispatched Rabun County 35-6 last Friday, will host the North Oconee Titans this ... [Full Story »]

BCHS defeats East Hall

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES The Banks County High School fast-pitch softball team stepped out of region play Monday and recorded a 3-0 win against East Hall. Kim Thomas recorded the win going the distance with two strikeouts while allowing just three hits. “Kim threw a great game,” said Lady Leopard coach Josh Lord. “Our infield defense was also ... [Full Story »]

Gut-check time

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

Raiders must rebound to keep pace in wild region The Madison County High School football team can ill-afford to dwell on its turnover-filled loss to Cedar Shoals last Friday. Not it if the Raiders hope to survive in this region, their coach says. “Every game is going to be a dog fight with a lot on the line, so you can’t afford to look ... [Full Story »]

This Friday: Madison Co. vs. Salem info.

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

East Jackson Scores Historic First Area Win

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

The East Jackson Lady Eagles volleyball team picked up their first area win in school history last week, defeating Greene County 2-0 last Tuesday afternoon. The Lady Eagles were scheduled to face Hart County and Rabun County at Hart County Tuesday. Results were not available at press time. East Jackson will host Tallulah Falls and Jefferson on ... [Full Story »]

Hawks compete at county championships

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Thursday, September 25. 2008

The Mill Creek High School cross country teams competed Saturday at the Gwinnett County Championships. The girls’ varsity placed sixth and the boys’ varsity finished in eighth place. Brittany Westmoreland led the Lady Hawks setting a new school record with her time of 19:39.63. Alicia Connolly finished second for Mill Creek with a time of ... [Full Story »]

Panthers ready for region play against Morgan County on Friday

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Wednesday, September 24. 2008

This Friday night Jackson County’s football team gets to show what all the hard work in practice can accomplish as the Panthers face Morgan County in the first region game of the season. The players and coaching staff have prepared for Friday’s game since Jackson County made the move down to AAA. Jackson County goes into the game with a ... [Full Story »]

JHS brings home season bests from Jekyll Island

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Wednesday, September 24. 2008

Jefferson’s cross country team enjoyed a trip to Jekyll Island last weekend. Race day brought nearly perfect running conditions for the Dragon runners and both squads took advantage of the conditions to showcase their performances. “We headed down to the beach last weekend and came back with a trophy and a ton of personal records,” said ... [Full Story »]

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