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Lady Eagles Bested By Athens Christian

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Friday, October 15. 2010

The East Jackson Lady Eagles volleyball team saw its 2010 campaign come to a close last week with postseason losses to Prince Avenue and Athens Christian. On Oct. 5, East Jackson faced the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue, falling 2-0, as Prince Avenue won with set scores of 28-26 and 25-18. In the first set, the Lady Eagles led 24-21 late but ... [Full Story »]

Back to work for MCHS football

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Friday, October 15. 2010

It has been a rough season so far on the gridiron for the Madison County Red Raiders. This Friday night as Madison County heads to Conyers to face Rockdale County doesn’t look to be any easier on the Red Raiders. “They are what they are,” Randell Owens, Madison County football head coach said. “They will come after us looking to set up ... [Full Story »]

Losses End Lady Tigers’ Season

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Friday, October 15. 2010

The Commerce Lady Tigers saw their season come to an end last week after losses to George Walton and Social Circle put them out of the running for a chance at the postseason. The Lady Tigers held senior night on Oct. 5, honoring their five senior players, including Nikki Dotson, Julia Davis, Haiden Nunn, Joely Howell and Beth Pritchett. After ... [Full Story »]

FOOTBALL PHOTOS: Elbert Co. 51, JHS 7

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Friday, October 15. 2010

Wildcats set for clash with Gladiators

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Friday, October 15. 2010

Playoff positioning and a stake in a possible region championship will be at stake this Friday when the Apalachee High School football team ventures into Death Valley to face Clarke Central, the current No. 2 team in Class AAAA. For the Wildcats, a win is likely necessary if they want to be able to host a state playoff game again this season. ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Wagner, Doggs press on in tough year

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Friday, October 15. 2010

For Winder-Barrow High School football coach David Wagner, the first six games of the 2010 season have been something similar to a boat sailing in uncharted territory. Wagner is not used to losing, regardless of where his coaching career has taken him. Most recently it has been a part of the Apalachee High School coaching staff as defensive ... [Full Story »]

Bulldoggs venture to Loganville

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Friday, October 15. 2010

The emotional roller coaster the Winder-Barrow High School football team has been on during the past several days has been admittedly tough to take for coach David Wagner and his players. Last Friday’s 14-13 overtime loss to Heritage on the road saw the Bulldoggs ever so close to victory, only to see it not materialize. Despite the weight of ... [Full Story »]

BC improves to 2-0 [with pictures]

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Friday, October 15. 2010

It wasn’t the easiest of games for the Leopards, but the streak is still alive as Banks County earned its fifth win and a second sub-region win. Banks (2-0;5-1) and East Hall (2-0;3-3) lead the north side of the sub-region, while across the way, North Oconee (3-0;6-0) and Elbert County (3-0;5-1) battle it out for the top of the southern ... [Full Story »]

A ‘Devil’ of a task

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Thursday, October 14. 2010

Can JHS contain speedy Elbert Co. Blue Devils? Mention Elbert County and the word that instantly comes to mind is speed. The Blue Devils (5-1, 3-0) are loaded with it this year as they’re tied atop the subregion standings with North Oconee. If Jefferson is to pull off an upset Friday at Elbert County, it will have to find a way to corral the ... [Full Story »]

Panthers welcome off week

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Thursday, October 14. 2010

JCCHS to shake things up, including coaching staff duties It may be an off week on the schedule, but this week will serve as anything but downtime for Jackson County. With an extra week to prepare for Jefferson, Jackson County (3-4, 1-3) will use the time to make personnel changes in its lineup and shift coaching assignments around after ... [Full Story »]