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EJCHS Prepares For Postseason

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Thursday, October 1. 2009

The East Jackson Lady Eagles hope to start their postseason on a high note. The Lady Eagles face a play-in match next Tuesday as the fifth seed from their side of the area for a chance to get into the area tournament. They will face either Tallulah Falls or Rabun County, depending on the outcome of games this week. Last week didn’t give the ... [Full Story »]

Panthers go 3-1 with loss to Morgan Co.

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

The Jackson County Panthers saw their win streak come to an end Friday night at the hands of the Morgan County Bulldogs. The Panthers came up just short on a 14-7 final score in their first region pairing of the year. The Panthers will play host in their next game, this time against the Hart County Bulldogs. Hart County enters Friday’s game ... [Full Story »]

Dragons crush Union County 63-28

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

The Dragon Nation had much to cheer about Friday night, as the Jefferson Dragons continued their undefeated onslaught through region 8-AA with a whopping 63-28 homecoming victory over Union County. In doing so, the Dragons tied a school record for most points scored in a game. Jefferson is now 4-0 in the region, and 5-0 overall in 2009. The ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson picks up first region win of ‘09

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

Jefferson capped off play last week with a victory over Oglethorpe County on senior night, recording their first region win of the season. They’ll return to the mound today (Wednesday) at North Oconee, as they take on the Lady Titans, who are undefeated in region play. First pitch is scheduled for 5:55 p.m. The Lady Dragons started out last ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS to host Mountain View Wednesday

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

It wasn’t the week the Lady Panthers of Jackson County were hoping for, as they dropped two games before seeing a weekend tournament cancelled due to wet weather. That leaves Jackson County with a 5-2 region record, and 13-9-1 overall. The Lady Panthers will take to the field for their final game of the regular season today (Wednesday), as ... [Full Story »]

Doggs look to upset rival

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

It’s almost 8 Sunday evening and Ben Corley is still at work. The Winder-Barrow High School head football coach normally has wrapped up the weekend of game evaluation and upcoming opponent scouting. However, this week is different. It’s Apalachee week and Corley is still at work for a variety of reasons. One, Corley knows what type of ... [Full Story »]

AHS looks to stay focused in Battle of Barrow

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

For Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis, this week is rivalry week for his team. However, Davis also knows the game is one of 10 Region 8-AAAA contests and he will do his best to emphasize that to his players as they prepare to host Winder-Barrow High School Friday at 7:30 p.m. “We don’t try to downplay the rivarly,” Davis ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs fall in offensive shootout

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Wednesday, September 30. 2009

On a night when offensive school records were broken, the Winder-Barrow High School football team simply ran out of time. The Bulldoggs trailed by a touchdown in the final seconds and despite attempting one final attempt to get in the endzone, dropped a 42-35 Region 8-AAAA contest to visiting Habersham Central at W. Clair Harris Stadium. ... [Full Story »]

AHS cheerleaders set for new season

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Monday, September 28. 2009

For Apalachee High School competition cheerleading coach Stephanie Jordan, preparation in all aspects is key for her squad. “To prepare for the season, the girls have to get into not only physical shape but mental shape as well,” the AHS coach said. “These girls cheer Thursdays and Fridays and compete Saturdays with Sundays being the only ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Players in trenches make difference for AHS

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Monday, September 28. 2009

You seldom hear their names mentioned, unless it is in a negative light. However, the “players in the trenches” certainly made an impact in a positive way for the Apalachee High School football team last Friday against visiting Clarke Central High School. The offensive linemen helped clear the way for a Wildcat victory and in the process ... [Full Story »]

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