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ROLLASON: Biggest disappointments of the NFL season

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Friday, November 25. 2011

This NFL season has had its fair share of thrilling moments, but it has also had some very, well, disappointing moments as well. It has been a season that started off with the Lions, Bills, and Raiders all near the top of the league while the once mighty Colts have dropped down to front-runners in the Andrew Luck sweepstakes. There are a bunch ... [Full Story »]

OPINIONS: Congratulations to the Red Raider band!

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Thursday, November 24. 2011

By Dallas Bordon They are perhaps the most overlooked and under recognized group by many under the lights on Friday nights in the fall. Not anymore! The Madison County Red Raider Band has erupted onto the scene in fine fashion last weekend by grabbing the attention of others all over. The Raider Band proudly claimed the 2011 U.S. Scholastic ... [Full Story »]

AHS, WBHS placed in AAAAA

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Wednesday, November 23. 2011

The Georgia High School Association has moved to six classifications and both Winder-Barrow Barrow High School and Apalachee High School will be in the second largest beginning with the 2012-2013 school year. In a decision announced yesterday, the GHSA reclassification committee announced the new setup. Current Region 8-AAAA members Clarke ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Morris doesn't want to forget last season

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Wednesday, November 23. 2011

Last season was not a memorable one by any stretch of the imagination for the Apalachee High School boys basketball team and coach Kevin Morris. The team posted just one victory and the memory of that most recent season remains burned into Morris’ mind. The AHS coach has experienced the highs and lows of the profession. While a Final Four ... [Full Story »]

Wrestlers press for more success after last year’s triumphs

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011

A blend of confidence and sweat describes the air about Commerce High School’s wrestling team, which hosts its first meet against Mill Creek and East Jackson on Nov. 29. Sixth-year coach Kendall Love spoke well of his team, which includes nearly 30 wrestlers. Many of the returning members contributed to the Tigers’ successful ... [Full Story »]

‘We Have A Chance,’ coach says

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011

Playing time is the tip-off. A quick scan of the Commerce High School boys’ basketball team shows there are no returning starters. They all graduated. But don’t count the Tigers out, said coach Chad Bridges. Better yet, go ahead and count them out. Region 8-A probably has. That’s right where Bridges wants the Tigers to be. “We are ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers in search of their basketball best

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011

The Commerce High School girls’ basketball team is pursuing a simple goal this season. The Lady Tigers want to discover their own strongest court performance, coach Rex Gregg said. “I’m not worried about anyone else,” he added. “We are just focusing on being able to get the best we can possibly get out of our team, whatever that may ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: Jefferson win showcases Dragon depth

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011

JEFFERSON players in the deeper portions of the depth chart didn’t have to wait very long to see their first basketball action of the year. Ten players scored in the Dragons’ 63-47 season-opening win over Heritage and all 14 who dressed got on the floor. “One of the things about us playing so many people is that I thought we wore them ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: Panthers’ Zimmer scores 23 in losing effort

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011

Kolin Zimmer’s 23-point performance Saturday night wasn’t enough to save Jackson County (1-1) from its first setback of the year. The senior Panther, who didn’t score in the first half, drained seven three-pointers over the course of the third and fourth quarters in Jackson County’s 59-54 loss to Union County. Coach Britt Beaver said ... [Full Story »]

Girls' basketball: Effort there, but JCCHS still not in sync, coach says

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Tuesday, November 22. 2011

COACH John Hawley has praised his team’s effort but is still looking for more execution. Jackson County (0-2) led Union County 22-19 at the half Saturday but couldn’t overcome a 30-turnover night in a 51-42 loss. Victoria Fontana finished with 17 points and seven rebounds. Katie Phillips added eight points and five rebounds. Danni ... [Full Story »]