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Lady Dragons win scrimmage against Lions

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Friday, August 15. 2008

Jefferson’s Lady Dragons opened the softball season in a dramatic fashion going into extra innings Tuesday night. The scrimmage game against Franklin County was the time for the Lady Dragons to work out the nerves of a new season. Head coach Brad Puckett said that the scrimmage game wasn’t pretty, but Jefferson took the victory. With a ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles Volleyball Set For Area Play Saturday

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Friday, August 15. 2008

The East Jackson Lady Eagles volleyball team continues to work towards its season opener. According to coach Tim Thomas, cuts were made last week, and the team has been working since then to prepare for Saturday’s area play date at East Jackson. The Lady Eagles will face Greene County at 9 a.m., Athens Academy at 11 a.m., Lakeview at 1 p.m. ... [Full Story »]

Near-miss not forgotten

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Friday, August 15. 2008

Though battling injuries, Raiders intent on making up for last year Coach Doug Kesler remembers well how last season ended and hopes his players do too. Up 2-1 on Rockdale County in the region tournament, a 21-win Madison County team was just two outs away from a trip to state. Then it happened. The Bulldogs rallied for an improbable win and a ... [Full Story »]

Yim competes at junior open

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Friday, August 15. 2008

Mill Creek senior Shawn Yim tied for seventh at the American Junior Golf Association's Knoxville Junior Open held August 4 through August 7. Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the AJGA Knoxville Junior Open was a 54-hole stroke play event held at Tennessee National Golf Club. The tournament field consisted of 75 boys and 23 ... [Full Story »]

“Young” Lady Tigers Ready To Start Season

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Thursday, August 14. 2008

The Commerce Lady Tigers will open up the 2008 softball season on Friday, as they take part in the Lanier Point Tournament in Gainesville. But when they hit the field at 6:30 p.m., it will be a vastly different team from the last few seasons. That’s because eight seniors from the 2007 lineup graduated a few months ago, leaving several holes ... [Full Story »]

Column: Fonty Flock Made Number 14 Successful

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Thursday, August 14. 2008

Tony Stewart recently made the announcement that his racecar next year, as part of his buy-in to the current Haas-CNC team, will be number 14. The reason Tony went with this number was his connection to one of his racing heroes, legendary racer A.J. Foyt. While Foyt is synonymous in racing with the number 14, the man who had the most success in ... [Full Story »]

Lady Hawks on a mission

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Thursday, August 14. 2008

BY KRISTI REED With eight returning starters and three consecutive region championships under her belt, Mill Creek head coach Kelly Murdock has every reason to believe this could be the Lady Hawks’ year to win state. “Well that’s our ultimate goal,” she said. “I feel like the senior class is on a mission. That’s the only thing they ... [Full Story »]

Cottrell To Head Up Tigers Baseball

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Thursday, August 14. 2008

The Commerce Tigers are hoping for good things next spring, as Steve Cottrell will take the helm of the Tiger baseball program. Cottrell, a CHS graduate, has coached at Liberty County for the last nine years. Last year, the Panthers had a 14-14 overall record, and went 6-4 in the region, finishing second in 3S-AAA. Cottrell serves as a special ... [Full Story »]

Love, Lowe, Hill Grab Weekend Wins

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Wednesday, August 13. 2008

Make it win number 14 for Joey Love, as the Maysville native beat Shane Howington in a last-lap showdown at Lanier National Speedway Saturday night. Love beat Howington to the finish line by mere inches in the Open Wheel Modified division. Braselton’s Shane Sawyer finished third in the Pro Late Model division at Lanier Saturday. Shawn Simpson ... [Full Story »]

‘Hog Rocket’ soars again

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Wednesday, August 13. 2008

Comer’s Russell wins twice Bubba “Hog Rocket” Russell soared into the winners’ circle twice this weekend at Hartwell Speedway, winning both the Limited Late Model and the Crate Late Model race. The Comer native has kicked it up a notch during the second half of the race season, leading in the Crate Late Model points and recently moving ... [Full Story »]

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