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VOLLEYBALL: Lady Bulldoggs begin new season

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Saturday, August 20. 2011

The Winder-Barrow High School volleyball team took to the court for the first time in 2011 and emerged with needed match experience. The Lady Bulldoggs played four matches at George Walton Academy in Monroe Saturday and by the end of the day had put a victory in the win column.” “It was a good learning experience,” said WBHS coach David ... [Full Story »]

Football: Panthers rally to win scrimmage, 28-13

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Friday, August 19. 2011

It was a glorified practice but one Jackson County coach Billy Kirk wanted to win regardless. With his team trailing 13-0 at the half of its Friday scrimmage at Athens Christian, Kirk pitched his team’s scripted offensive plan and let his team go in the third quarter. The Panthers responded with two touchdowns in the third quarter to end the ... [Full Story »]

Football photos! JCCHS scrimmage vs. Athens Christian

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Friday, August 19. 2011

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OPINION: My new favorite sports documentary

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Friday, August 19. 2011

For years, my favorite sports documentary was “Hoop Dreams,” a 1994 film that chronicles the basketball aspirations of two inner-city kids in Chicago during their four years of high school. It is a beautiful piece of journalism. It touches not just on the dream of being Michael Jordan, but on dad leaving the family, the blown knee and the ... [Full Story »]

Last pre-season tuneup set for Aug. 18

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Thursday, August 18. 2011

It’s not exactly the Blue versus the Grey. But the Red versus the Grey isn’t civil either. No, it’s time for Raider football players to smash pads in an annual scrimmage, where coaches and fans can assess their home team before regular season gridiron battle begins. Madison County’s Red and Grey scrimmage Thursday (today, Aug. 18) will ... [Full Story »]

Football: Panther preseason prep continues with ACS scrimmage

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Thursday, August 18. 2011

FOLLOWING three weeks of preseason practice against each other, Jackson County’s players get a change of scenery Friday. The Panthers will travel to Athens for a 7:30 p.m. scrimmage at Athens Christian. Although it’s just a preseason affair, Jackson County is excited nonetheless. “Yeah, we are,” coach Billy Kirk said. “Come this ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL: Wildcats host scrimmage Thursday

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Wednesday, August 17. 2011

Thursday’s preseason scrimmage will bring a needed change of pace for the Apalachee High School football team. The Wildcats, who host Archer Thursday at 7 p.m., have been involved in preseason work for some time and coach Shane Davis said the presence of another team will generate some spark. “It’s always good to get live competition ... [Full Story »]

BRIDGES: Scrimmage win important in long run

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Wednesday, August 17. 2011

When Jerry Glanville became head coach of the Atlanta Falcons prior to the 1990 season, he inherited a team that basically did not know how to win. That’s why he put a high emphasis on winning the four preseason games in 1990. The Falcons emerged 4-0 that preseason and entered the regular season with a new sense of confidence. In some ways, ... [Full Story »]

Commerce Opens With Strong Tourney

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Wednesday, August 17. 2011

Pitching propelled the Commerce High School softball team to a sixth-place finish overall last weekend in its season-opening tournament at Lanier Point Softball Complex. The Tigers (3-3) faced competition from several GHSA classifications, including defending Class AAA state champions White County. CHS finished in the gold division, or top part ... [Full Story »]

Cross Country: Sitton gets started with EJCHS program

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Wednesday, August 17. 2011

TOMY SITTON, an ultra successful coach in Gwinnett County with multiple state titles to his credit, is transitioning to his new job at East Jackson this fall and the first order of business is growing the Eagle cross country program. Sitton’s first group at East Jackson includes 21 boys and 11 girls as he takes over for former coach Bob ... [Full Story »]