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Photos of the week

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Thursday, March 3. 2011

Some photos of the week from the local sports scene cp_load_widget('AMMAKiq2KoyF', 'cincopa_widget_3d0b89de-ee60-4187-a44f-4b48309c03ab'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »]

3-0 start for Lady Leopards

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Thursday, March 3. 2011

Banks County’s Lady Leopards’ tennis team started off the season in a big way and already are 3-0. The lady netters look to continue their early streak with a strong appearance this week on the road at Elbert County. Banks County takes on Elbert Thursday at 4 p.m. Next week, Banks County stays on the road, heading to Towns County Monday, ... [Full Story »]

Spring sports round-up

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Thursday, March 3. 2011

Scores from local spring sports action BOYS’ TENNIS •ELBERT CO. 4, JACKSON CO. 1: Franco Paredes and Preston Esco won 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 at no. 2 doubles, but Jackson County (0-4) fell to the Blue Devils Tuesday at home. Jackson County lost 3-2 five days earlier (Feb. 24) at East Jackson with the Panthers winning both doubles positions. Lex ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson streak survives in Toombs

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Dragons win 10th-consecutive state duals title JEFFERSON made sure its long-standing streak of state duals titles didn’t die in Toombs County. Despite a heavy push this year by senior-loaded Sonoraville, the Dragons emerged with their 10th-straight duals championship with a 37-18 victory Saturday in the finals. Jefferson won the final six ... [Full Story »]

Tennis: JHS boys move to 2-0

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Thursday, March 3. 2011

JEFFERSON rolled to another shutout win Tuesday with a 5-0 victory over intra-county foe East Jackson. The Dragons will look to keep their unbeaten record intact Thursday with a home match against North Oconee. Action starts at 4:15 p.m. Against East Jackson, the Dragons’ top three singles players — Zach Bost, Blair Buffington and Ben ... [Full Story »]

Spring sports round-up

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UGA photos vs. LSU

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Thursday, March 3. 2011

Photos by Ben Munro cp_load_widget('AULAtiarHM5w', 'cincopa_widget_985966e1-759a-4541-b43f-1d698f974fc9'); Click here to open the gallery. Powered by Cincopa Media Platform for your website and Cincopa MediaSend for file transfer . [Full Story »]

Golf: JCCHS boys open with near-record performance

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Thursday, March 3. 2011

THE JACKSON County boys’ golf squad nearly made its first match of the season a historic one. Led by freshman York Delloyd’s 38, the Panthers beat Commerce 170-222. Jackson County’s 170 was one stroke shy of the school record of 169. “I am proud of our team and the work ethic they have shown early this season,” coach Warren Standridge ... [Full Story »]

Baseball: JHS splits only two non-region games

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JEFFERSON’S youth-filled roster will hope it gleaned enough experience from just two non-region games to get it ready for the Region 8-AA wars. The Dragons (1-1) open 8-AA South subregion play today (Wednesday) against Elbert County at home, then travel to North Oconee Friday as the race for the playoffs officially begins. Coach Tommy Knight ... [Full Story »]