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Red Raiders end duals season 14-11, ‘more intense’ training ahead

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Friday, January 28. 2011

Madison County is two weeks out from the Region Tournament and the Red Raiders have one scheduled match between now and then. Saturday, the Red Raiders head to Elbert County for the Blue Devil Open as the wrestlers turn all their attention to individual training and performances. “Training this time of year has to be more intense,” coach ... [Full Story »]

3-10 Tigers To Visit Hebron

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Friday, January 28. 2011

It was a tough week for Commerce’s Lady Tigers, as they dropped games to Athens Christian, Athens Academy and Prince Avenue Christian, leaving them 1-5 in region play and 3-10 overall. They’ll travel to Dacula Friday to face the Lady Lions of Hebron Christian Academy. Hebron comes in fresh off a 62-36 loss to Towns County. The Lions are 3-2 ... [Full Story »]

Mat Eagles Bound For Toombs

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Friday, January 28. 2011

The East Jackson mat Eagles are to return to action this week, as they’ll travel to Toombs County for the Sweet Union Classic tournament Friday and Saturday. It will mark the final scheduled event for the East Jackson grapplers leading into the season-ending traditional tournaments. The region traditional tournament is slated for Feb. 4 and 5 ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards work to pull out of rut

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Thursday, January 27. 2011

Banks County’s Lady Leopards are looking to this week to break out of a four game rut, and pick up their first sub-region win of the season. After falling last weekend to Fannin County and to Rabun County, the Lady Leopards moved to 7-12 overall standing, 0-5 in the sub-region. With six games left, the team still has opportunity to salvage ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Tame The Panthers

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Thursday, January 27. 2011

The East Jackson Eagles rebounded from a loss to Habersham County on Jan. 15 by going 2-1 last week, with wins against North Oconee and Jackson County that leave the Eagles 8-10 overall and 3-4 in the region. Up next is a home stand against Elbert County on Friday. The Blue Devils come off a 56-39 loss to Franklin County Saturday. Elbert is ... [Full Story »]

Top Cats To Battle Lions Friday

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Thursday, January 27. 2011

The Commerce Tigers find themselves atop the 8A standings following wins last week over Athens Christian and Prince Avenue, although they suffered their first region loss of the year at the hands of Athens Academy. That leaves the Tigers 5-1 in region play and 10-4 overall going into this week. Up next is a trip to Dacula where they’ll face ... [Full Story »]

5-0; 16-1 Lady Red Raiders ready for Lady Gladiators

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Thursday, January 27. 2011

Madison County’s Lady Red Raiders finally get a shot at Clarke Central this week as the Lady Red Raiders enter the final leg of the regular season on the road. The teams were scheduled to meet earlier, but weather forced the postponement of the earlier game, making this the first meeting. Madison County (5-0,17-1) looks to continue its tear ... [Full Story »]

Basketball photos: JHS sweeps North Oconee

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Thursday, January 27. 2011

Lady ‘Cats back on track

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Thursday, January 27. 2011

Apalachee moves to 9-7 with Saturday win over Cedar Shoals The timeworn adage that it’s tough to beat a team three times in a season rang true Saturday night — in Apalachee’s favor. The Lady Wildcats (9-7, 1-2), twice-beaten by Cedar Shoals this year, upended the Lady Jaguars 56-53 in a huge road win in Athens. “It was a great win for ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: AHS happy to be headed home

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Thursday, January 27. 2011

Wildcats return to own gym Saturday vs. Winder-Barrow The Apalachee boys will find themselves in somewhat unfamiliar territory this weekend — their own gym. The Wildcats play their first home game in over a month Saturday, hosting rival Winder-Barrow. Due in part to Christmas break and weather-related cancellations, Apalachee hasn’t played ... [Full Story »]

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