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Davis’s five 3-pointers aren’t enough in opener

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Thursday, November 20. 2008

Five three-pointers from the Raiders’ Reterrium Davis weren’t enough to overcome another significant stat in Madison County’s Saturday loss to Brookwood. And that stat would be the Broncos hitting 25-of-28 attempts at the free throw line in holding off the Raiders, 67-61, in Snellville. “Yeah, huge …,” Madison County coach Steve ... [Full Story »]

Wrestling team looks to sophomore class

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Thursday, November 20. 2008

When Madison County starts its wrestling season Friday, it will send what looks to be a strong sophomore class out onto the mat. Twins Cody and Colton Phillips along with Kyle Bates and Tanner Johnson highlight a nucleus of 10th graders that head into 2008-2009 looking to build on strong rookie campaigns. “The twins and Bates, I think they ... [Full Story »]

Mat Tigers Look Forward To Season

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Thursday, November 20. 2008

Commerce’s wrestling team has reason for optimism. The Tigers have a number of returning starters and state tournament placers and qualifiers after last season’s fourth-place finish at the state tournament and a 21-3 dual record. Coach Kendall Love said the team should be competitive as the grapplers get into their weight classes. Leading ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers basketball season opens Thursday at West Hall

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Thursday, November 20. 2008

After a 2007-08 season that had its ups and downs, the Jackson County Lady Panthers are looking for some solid results as they prepare to enter into the 2008-09 season. Last year, the Lady Panthers ended their season 9-14 overall, and 4-10 in the region. After a good start that saw seven wins in their first 13 games, the wheels came off at ... [Full Story »]

East Jackson hosts Talon Tip-Off Saturday

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Thursday, November 20. 2008

After an inaugural season that saw them off on the right foot, the East Jackson Eagles’ boys basketball team is gearing up for their second season of play, which is set to start by hosting a pre-season tournament on Saturday. Last year, the Eagles went 18-10 overall, and 7-4 in the region. Coach Brian Turner says it’s great to begin this ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson hosts Lovett in playoff round two Friday

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Wednesday, November 19. 2008

For the first half of last Friday’s round one playoff contest between the Jefferson Dragons and the Coosa Eagles, it looked like Coosa could still find a way to rain on Jefferson’s parade, as they held the region 8-AA champs to a ten-point lead going into the third quarter. But the Dragons turned up the heat, and came away with a whopping ... [Full Story »]

Apalachee falls in first round of state

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Sunday, November 16. 2008

Playing a long way from home, the Apalachee High School football team dropped a tough 16-8 contest to Rome in the opening-round of the Class AAAA state football playoffs Friday night. The Wildcats trailed 16-0 at halftime but cut the Wolves' lead to one score in the second half. Apalachee had chances perhaps tie the contest but could not cross ... [Full Story »]

Warriors run past Tigers, 21-7

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Saturday, November 15. 2008

IRWINTON--The Wilkinson County Warriors proved to be as fast as advertised -- and then some. Small but speedy tailback Immanual Shinholster ripped off touchdown runs of 60 and 75 yards as the Warriors bumped the Commerce Tigers from the first round of the playoffs with a 21-7 win. The loss ends the Tigers' season at 5-6, their first losing ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS Cross Country girls perform well at state

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Friday, November 14. 2008

The Jackson County Panthers girls’ cross country team placed 17th in AAA classification in state competition in Carrollton over the weekend. Brittany Aikens finished 15th out of 202 runners with a time of 20:26; Rachel Pasko finished 46th with a 21:33; Lexie Miller finished 93rd with a personal best time of 22:53. Other girls competing ... [Full Story »]

JHS takes 6th at State Cross Country Meet

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Friday, November 14. 2008

It was a successful trip to state competition for the Jefferson Dragons girls’ cross country team Saturday, as they placed sixth in Region AA competition out of a field of 29 teams. Alison Missler placed 26th out of 182 runners taking part with a time of 21:55; Jessica Runkle finished 33rd with a time of 22:14; Kathy Buffington finished 36th ... [Full Story »]

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