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Track: Fulks becomes East Jackson’s first state champ

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

WITH JUST days left before graduation, senior Nick Fulks officially became a part of East Jackson history. Fulks threw a 149-08 Thursday to win the Class AA state discus title and become East Jackson’s first-ever state champion. “Nick is our first state champion at East Jackson,” coach Steve Collins said. “That’s a very big deal.” ... [Full Story »]

WBHS baseball state playoffs vs. Chamblee

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

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Football: East Jackson moves to spread offense under new coach

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

By Mark Beardsley Seventy-plus East Jackson Eagle football players are breaking totally new ground as spring football practice winds down this week. New head coach Brian Smith is implementing a no-huddle spread offense even as he and his staff begin to evaluate and place personnel. “Right now our goal is to just set the schemes offensively ... [Full Story »]

Red vs Gray scrimmage Fri.

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

The Madison County football team is holding the annual Red vs. Gray game Friday, May 13. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. at Red Raider field. The game culminates the spring practice session for the Red Raiders. Below are photos from the spring practice session earlier this week. [Full Story »]

Scrimmage ahead Friday

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

Spring practice is winding down this week for the Banks County football program as the Leopards get ready for the start of summer training in a few weeks. Friday night, the Leopards cap the spring practice session with a scrimmage for the middle school and high school teams. The BCMS players start at 6:30 p.m. with the varsity scheduled for ... [Full Story »]

Five hits not enough to keep MC in playoffs

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

It was a rough day in Atlanta for the Madison County Red Raiders, as the boys fell in the first round of the baseball state playoffs. Last Friday, in the doubleheader with defending Class AAAA champions, Madison County recorded five hits and no runs, ending the season 17-11 overall. “Marist was good,” said Red Raider head coach Charlie ... [Full Story »]

Football: Wilson commits to Emory & Henry

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

East Jackson Comprehensive High School senior Parker Wilson has spent his share of time during his high school years going to football camps and visiting college campuses in preparation for what lies ahead at the next level. After all those travels, sorting through numerous opportunities and lots of hard work both on the field and in the ... [Full Story »]

Southern Nationals Coming Up

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

For three days in May, Commerce will experience the thunder of nitromethane-powered Top Fuel race cars as the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals comes to Atlanta Dragway May 13-15. In addition to Top Fuel Dragster and Top Fuel Funny Car, nine other classes will be contested. Although the Southern Nationals includes participants ... [Full Story »]

C. Gowder shoots 82 for 7th

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

The Banks County golf season officially ended last week as the Lady Leopards were represented at the state tournament. Cara Gowder brought back a seventh place finish shooting an 82 in the state round, hosted at Long Shadow Golf Course. Gowder was the low medalist in the region tournament last month, qualifying her for the trip to the state ...

D. Dukes flies to 2nd at state

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Thursday, May 12. 2011

The Red Raiders’ track team ended the season with a state placer from the Georgia Olympics last weekend at Jefferson. Derrell Dukes capped the season for Madison County earning second place in state in pole vault with a 13’6” flight. Dukes also sets the school record for pole vault with a 14’ flight during the region meet this season. ... [Full Story »]