The Commerce boys' basketball team looked poise to snap a six-game losing streak when it visited Athens Academy Friday (Jan. 24).
The Commerce High School soccer program enters its second year at the varsity level, and with a new season brings a new coach for the girls.
Outscoring Morgan County by himself, Jackson County's Kalib Clinton went for 40 points Friday (Jan. 24) in the Panthers' 55-35 home win over the Bulldogs.
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One of Jefferson’s best players is playing some of her best basketball as the postseason nears.
It had been a while since coach Bolling DuBose had worn anything resembling Commerce colors.
Commerce distance runner Demarco Hernandez has signed a track and field and cross country scholarship with Emmanuel College. Pictured are (front row, L to R) Hernandez, Vanessa Hernandez (mother), (back row) Chas Hardy (track coach) and Mark Hale (XC coach).
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Jacob Radaker scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Jefferson boys' basketball team rolled to a 75-55 region win over Morgan County Tuesday (Jan. 21) on the road.
Behind a big first quarter, the Jefferson girls' basketball team remained unbeaten in region play with a 62-49 win over Morgan County Tuesday (Jan. 21) on the road.
East Jackson's Antonia Pittman scored 26 points, but Hart County still managed a 75-52 victory Tuesday (Jan. 21) in Hartwell.
The East Jackson boys' basketball team saw a four-game winning streak in region play end Tuesday (Jan. 21) with a 62-47 loss at No. 2-ranked Hart County (20-1, 9-1 Region 8-AAA).
CARNESVILLE — Jackson County’s Kalib Clinton enjoyed another big night, but the Panthers struggled to find other offensive outlets.
CARNESVILLE — Jackson County coach Julie McCutcheon had no issue with how her team played, but a busy night at the free-throw line from Franklin County kept the Panthers from celebrating a region road win.
When the state dual finals were being wrestled Saturday, Jefferson found itself in an unusual position.
A shorthanded Jefferson girls’ swimming team placed 10th out of 39 teams at Saturday’s (Jan. 18) meet at the University of Georgia.
The Jackson County girls’ swimming team finished 15th in a field of 39 schools at a Saturday (Jan. 18) meet at the University of Georgia.
The East Jackson boys’ basketball team, playing its third game of the week, fell at home Saturday (Jan. 18) 68-52 to non-region opponent North Oconee.
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The East Jackson girls’ basketball team just missed picking up a non-region win at home, falling 48-46 to North Oconee Saturday (Jan. 18).
Before starting the Class A duals state finals Saturday in Macon, Commerce lost the coin flip to Trion. It wouldn’t be the only loss on the day.
The consolation finals provided more than mere consolation for the Jackson County wrestling team.
It was a night of milestones for the East Jackson boys’ basketball program.
The Jefferson girls' basketball team went toe-to-toe with one of the best basketball teams in the state, regardless of classification, falling 44-36 to Buford Saturday (Jan. 18) at home.
Sparked by 34 points and 17 rebounds from Kalib Clinton, the Jackson County boys' basketball team ended a six-game losing streak with a 61-41 win Saturday (Jan. 18) at home over Commerce (10-11).
The Jefferson boys’ basketball team earned one of its most impressive wins of the season, though it took an unconventional route to get there.
Another big night from the 3-point line yielded another lopsided win for the Jefferson girls’ basketball team.
The Jackson County girls’ basketball team won for the fourth time in six games, beating Monroe Area 44-35 Tuesday (Jan. 14) at home.
First-year Jefferson wrestling coach Kyle Baird knew the question would arrive sooner or later.
The Jackson County wrestling team won’t travel to the state duals in Macon as an area champion, but it is still making the trip. That, in itself, is reason for excitement, coach Jason Powers said.
Call them overtime warriors. Or more specifically, double overtime warriors.
Two of East Jackson’s goals under new coach Cherrelle Pullen are to set a school record for wins and earn the program’s first winning season.
Commerce wrestling has been the king of Class A, winning six-straight state duals and traditional titles, and after breezing through the Area 6-A duals on Saturday (Jan. 11), the Tigers have their eye on the state throne once again.
The Commerce swim team competed at the Shiver Me Timbers meet at Ruby Fulbright on Jan. 11.
The East Jackson swim team has never had anyone go to the state meet.
The 2019-20 East Jackson wrestling season has proven to be fruitful.
Facing Class AAAAA's No. 4-ranked team on the road, the East Jackson boys' basketball team fell 73-55 Saturday (Jan. 11), snapping a five-game winning streak.
The East Jackson girls’ basketball team were unable to take down a Class AAAAA team on the road, falling to Cedar Shoals 49-41 Saturday (Jan. 11) in Athens.
Needing a statement win, the Jackson County girls' basketball team certainly got one.
Jackson County posed for a team photo with the area runner-up trophy but had hoped the trophy would be different this season.
The Jackson County boys' basketball team faced a tall task on the road Friday (Jan. 10) and suffered a lopsided loss, falling 67-38 to sixth-ranked Hart County (16-1, 6-1 Region 8-AAA).
The final score even caught Jefferson wrestling coach Kyle Baird a bit by surprise.
Jefferson’s Owen Parker scored 23 points Friday (Jan. 10) as the Dragons picked up a 71-63 road win over Monroe Area.
The Jefferson girls’ basketball team continued its perfect run through region play, beating Monroe Area 73-40 Friday (Jan. 10) on the road.
A pair of crosstown rivals could again find themselves on a collision course for the area duals title.
After almost three weeks away from the pool, the Commerce swim team made its return last Saturday (Jan. 4).
The East Jackson girls' basketball team broke a four-game losing streak with a 58-41 region road win against Monroe Area Tuesday (Jan.7).
The East Jackson boys' basketball team dug deep to win its fifth-straight game.
Jefferson boys’ basketball coach Kevin Morris felt his team played well for three quarters against Jackson County, but it was the fourth quarter that kept him from being totally satisfied.
On a night when Jefferson girls’ basketball coach Greg Brown said his team wasn’t its sharpest offensively, the Dragons’ defense made up the difference.
With seven region road games looming, the Commerce boys' basketball team wanted to leave the home fans with something special, since they won't be back in Commerce until Jan. 28.
The East Jackson Swim Eagles are continuing to improve as the new year has come.
The Jackson County wrestling team returned to form with a clean sweep on the mat in Oglethorpe County.
The Jackson County girls’ wrestling team earned its second tournament title of the season with a victory at Saturday’s (Jan. 4) Harris County Queen of the Mountain tournament.
The Jefferson Swim Dragons kicked off the New Year with a pair of strong showings at the eight-team Chestatee Invitational Saturday (Jan. 4) in Gainesville.
The Jefferson girls' basketball team got 18 points from Livi Blackstock and 16 points from Deshona Gaither as the Dragons remained undefeated in Region 8-AAA play with a 69-35 road win over Hart County Friday (Jan. 3).
Jefferson led No. 4-ranked Hart County for most of the night, but fell just short of an upset of the 14-0 Bulldogs on the road Friday (Jan. 3), losing 48-45.
For Jackson County girls’ basketball coach Julie McCutcheon, all was well that ended well.
With the game on the line, East Jackson’s Makayl Rakestraw drew on a little motivation from last year to help his team beat rival Jackson County this time around.
Even though Commerce was down three starters during a tri-duals meet at Mountain View, the Tigers still managed to earn quite a few pins and a win against a Class AAAAAAA school.
In the early stages of Monday's (Dec. 30) game between Jackson County and Commerce, it was a battle of the No. 1s for both sides.
The Jefferson wrestling team hopes an out-of-state trip will better prepare it for state-tournament competition to come.
Minus multiple starters, the Jackson County wrestling team’s string of first-place finishes in traditional tournaments ended.
The East Jackson girls’ basketball team dropped both its games in its holiday tournament, but coach Cherrelle Pullen ended up feeling better about the second defeat than the first.
Behind a balanced scoring effort, the East Jackson boys’ basketball team continued its recent winning ways.
A tough third quarter prevented the Jackson County girls’ basketball team from potentially closing out 2019 on a happier note.
Jefferson girls’ basketball coach Greg Brown wanted his team to face different types of competition while playing in North Oconee’s holiday tournament. That competition included matching up against size that the Dragons typically don’t see.
The Jefferson boys' basketball team wrapped up its stay in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. with a 75-57 win Saturday (Dec. 28) over Coral Reef (Fla.) on the final day of the Legacy Sunshine State Basketball Explosion Showcase.
Behind a balanced scoring effort, the Jefferson boys' basketball team beat Coconut Creek (Fla.) 66-53 Friday (Dec. 27) in its first game in the Legacy Sunshine State Basketball Explosion Showcase in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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