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Tigers Defeat Morgan County 33-23

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Saturday, September 6. 2008

The Commerce Tigers were hungry for a win after a defeat at the hands of the Jefferson Dragons last week. The first team on the menu was Morgan County, a team the Tigers had faced six times previously, and had split the record 3-3 with. Commerce can now boast a 4-3 lead in that series after a commanding 33-23 victory Friday night at Morgan ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Fall To Rebels In Home Opener

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Saturday, September 6. 2008

The East Jackson Eagles were hoping for a reversal of fortune in their home opener after losing by a slim margin to West Hall last week in their season opener. They had no such luck, however, as the Fannin County Rebels handed them not only their second loss in as many games, but also their first region win in the program's first region game. ... [Full Story »]

Jackson County goes 1-1 Friday night

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Saturday, September 6. 2008

After a long drive to Sonoraville, the Jackson County Panthers were hoping the drive home would be better with win number two under their belts. Unfortunately that was not the case, the Panthers were barely beaten by the Phoenix of Sonoraville 16-14. Despite big plays in the second half, Jackson County still could not overcome the lead ... [Full Story »]

Dragons win first AA region game

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Saturday, September 6. 2008

The Jefferson Dragons ate up some more Tigers Friday night, this time the Dawson County variety. Jefferson was on the road to Dawsonville for the first region game of the season and brought back a win. The Dragons swept Dawson County 19-0, after taking a lead in the first and aggressively adding more points to the board througout the game. For ... [Full Story »]

Redemption: Madison Co. rolls, 44-7

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Friday, September 5. 2008

It’s customary that T-shirts are thrown out at Madison County High School after every Raider touchdown. By the third quarter Friday night, the tees were out of stock. Madison County (1-1) scored early and often in a 44-7 rout of Winder-Barrow following a disappointing loss to Rockdale County last week. Players cited a good week at practice. ... [Full Story »]

Raiders unsure of what to expect from ‘Doggs

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Friday, September 5. 2008

Madison Co. on the rebound after 25-14 loss The Madison County High School football team didn’t sleep in Labor Day morning. Following a 25-14 loss to Rockdale County, there was work to do as the Raiders returned to the practice field bright and early at 8:45 a.m. “I think the kids were ready to get back to work … We don’t morn a loss ... [Full Story »]

Eagle Girls Place Second, Boys Take Fifth At Athens Christian

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Friday, September 5. 2008

The East Jackson Eagle Cross Country teams had a successful weekend, as the girls placed second in the small schools division at the Northeast Georgia Cross Country meet at Athens Christian on Saturday. The boys placed fifth out of 19 teams. For the girls, Sherri Blalock finished second with a 21:34, Hope Boggs ran a 25:12, followed Jessica ... [Full Story »]

Veteran Racer Recalls Legendary Georgia Speedway

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Friday, September 5. 2008

Back on August 9, I was fortunate enough to be present at a timeless event. That’s when the inaugural Lakewood Speedway Family Reunion was held at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, located at the Dawsonville City Municipal Complex. An estimated 400 or so former racers, fans and family members came out to tell stories, shake hands and remember ... [Full Story »]

Jackson Co. Panthers' High School Scoreboard

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

Cross Country: August 30 – The Jackson County runners were out at the NEGA fifth annual Cross Country Championships. The Lady Panthers took third place in the small school race led by Brittany Aikens, 20:59. Rachel Pasko finished 11 followed by Lexi Miller, Lauren Turner and Katie Maiolo. For the boys, D.J. Ledford ran 20:00 followed by ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson Dragons' High School Scoreboard

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Thursday, September 4. 2008

Cross Country: August 30 – Jefferson competed in the fifth annual NEGA Cross Country Championships where the Dragons took second place in the large school race for the girls. Four of the Jefferson ladies, Kaylee Lopez, Alison Missler, Jessica Runkel and Mariah Porras, finished inside of the top 25. Dragons’ boys runners also performed well ... [Full Story »]

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