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MCHS’s hopes die in Death Valley

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:39:14 -0500

Early Raider lead doesn’t hold up in 31-13 loss to Clarke Central
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Jefferson holds off Eagles to take region title

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

They had to hold off a late surge from the East Jackson Eagles, but the Jefferson Dragons came away from the second Backyard Brawl with an undefeated record and their second region championship in 8-AA in as many years.

Going into the fourth quarter, the Dragons enjoyed a 28-7 lead.
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East Jackson falls short in title quest

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

The East Jackson Eagles made a strong late run to try to catch Jefferson, but in the end, they came up just short in their quest to win the region 8-AA title.

East Jackson found themselves trailing 28-7 going into the fourth quarter.
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Panthers close season with region victory

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

The Jackson County Panthers ended their season the same way they started it.

With a victory.

The Panthers snapped their long region drought Friday night by defeating Stephens County 26-23.
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Friday Night Lights for November 6, 2009

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

Check back each week after the games for the final scores from Apalachee, Banks County, Commerce, East Jackson, Jackson County, Jefferson, Madison County and Winder-Barrow. Scroll to bottom for the scoreboard.

If you were at a game and the score is not posted, let us know the outcome in the comments.

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JMS Dragons win conference championship

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:18:00 -0500

The Jefferson Middle School Dragons finished the 2009 season undefeated last Thursday night with a 28-14 triumph over Lumpkin County in the North Georgia Mountain Conference Championship.

Coach Chad Cheatham’s 9-0 Dragons lead the entire way before pulling away midway through the fourth quarter on a 60-yard run by Tristan Jackson.

The Dragons defense was lead by Austin Mixon who had one interception and a 50-yard fumble return.
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Leopards look to end season with home victory

nospam@example.com (Justin Poole) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:21:00 -0500

Friday night marks the end of the 2009 football season for the Banks County Leopards, following a bitter loss to Oglethorpe in last week’s homecoming game.

A fourth quarter turnaround by the Patriots netted Oglethorpe the 28-12 win over the Leopards.

This week, Banks County will honor the seniors as the Leopards face Union County to close out the season at home.

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
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Can The Upstart Eagles Defeat Jefferson To Go 10-0?

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:10:00 -0500

In what is arguably the biggest local football game in years, the surprising East Jackson Eagles and the perennially powerful Jefferson Dragons will meet Friday night in the battle of 8-AA unbeaten teams.

The top seed entering the state playoffs, the 8-AA championship and, more importantly, Jackson County bragging rights, are all at stake. Kickoff is at 7:30 at Memorial Stadium in Jefferson.

The Eagles, in only their third year of play and second in a region schedule, will roll into Jefferson fresh off a 41-0 shellacking of Dawson County. The Dragons enter the game following a 20-6 road win over North Oconee County.
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Tigers To Celebrate Homecoming

nospam@example.com (Justin Poole) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Commerce’s 42-14 triumph last Friday leaves the Tigers with just one opponent standing between the Tigers and a second seed in the state Class A playoffs.

This week Commerce finishes its regular season play with homecoming vs. Prince Avenue.

Kickoff is at 8:00 p.m.
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Playing for pride or postseason?

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:18:44 -0500

Winning season within grasp, but playoffs uncertain

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Football Friday (Nov. 6): MCHS @ Clarke Central

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:13:55 -0500

Who: Madison Co. at Clarke Central
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Athens, Billy Henderson Stadium
Series: Madison Co. leads 3-2
Last year: Clarke Central 19, Madison Co. 7
Last week: Clarke Central 55, Winder-Barrow 12; Apalachee 31, Madison Co. 14
Opponent’s coach: Leroy Ryals (fourth season, 28-12-1)
Opponent’s all-time record: 331-136
What else: If the Red Raiders win Friday, it would secure only the program’s seventh winning season. The others came in 1982, 1983, 1991, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Madison County finished with winning records in 2000, 2001 and 2003, but played a non-region schedule

Brakhage sets pace for MCHS at region

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:06:38 -0500

In the final race of the year, Corey Brakhage led all Madison County runners with a 19:53 this past Saturday’s Region 8-AAAA meet in Conyers.

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COLUMN: Wildcat family will remember 2009 season for long time

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:59:58 -0500

The Apalachee High School football team will have a chance to do something only a select few football teams have the opportunity to do this Friday.

The Wildcats will get the chance to complete a perfect regular season when they host Salem High School for Senior Night. Standing at 9-0, AHS has already wrapped up the Region 8-AAAA, but a perfect regular season would indeed be something special.

That fact is not lost on head coach Shane Davis.
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East Jackson Boys Score Region Title

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:08:00 -0500

It took a couple of tie-breaking sixth runners, but both East Jackson cross country teams will travel to Carrollton Saturday for the state Class AA meet.

The boys can add another title to their trophy case, as the Eagles came away with the region 8-AA title Saturday at Riverside Military Academy.

Both East Jackson and North Oconee scored 39 points, with the tie broken by the sixth-place runner. East Jackson’s sixth runner, Cale Pirtle, placed 20th overall and North Oconee’s sixth runner came in 26th, which secured the title for East Jackson.
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JMS has successful fall sports season

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:28:00 -0500

While all eyes of late have been on Jefferson High School’s sports programs as of late, the programs at Jefferson Middle School have had a pretty stellar year as well.

In football, JMS went undefeated, winning the region championship, with the team led by coaches Chad Cheatham, Jesse Fowler, Brandon Vinson, Keith Ramey, Montrae Riley, and Brian Holcombe.
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Lady Panthers take second at region

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:13:00 -0500

A second place finish for the second year in a row in the 8-AAA region meet at Athens Christian will send the Jackson County girls cross country team to state competition.

The girls were led by race winner Brittany Aikens, who placed second overall with a time of 19:50. Sydney Baird placed eighth with a 23:25. Rachel Pasko placed 11th with a 23:46. Lexie Miller placed 24th with a 25:00. Mary Collin placed 29th with a 25:28. Other runners included Katie Maiolo and Susie Diesch.
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Lady Dragons advance to state meet

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:36:00 -0500

The Jefferson cross country girls team are headed to state competition this weekend after coming home with a fourth place finish at the 8-AA region meet at Riverside Military Academy last week.

The Lady Dragons finished behind Dawson County, East Jackson and North Oconee, and beat out Union County.
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Tigers Close Season

nospam@example.com (Justin Poole) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:05:00 -0500

The Commerce cross country team ended its season last Thursday at the region 8-A championships at Athens Christian.

Commerce finished last of seven teams with a score of 197 with an average run time of 22:37.80 and a total race time of 1:53:09.00.

Leading the Tiger pack, Andrew Brookshire finished 31st out of 47 runners with a time of 21:27. Following Brookshire were Nick (22:07), Ethan Thomas (22:35) and Jeffery Henderson (22:49), Nick Henderson (24:11) Juan Toribib (26:02) and Zan Peek (27:07).

The Lady Tiger runners did not compete.

BCHS cross country boys earn trip to state

nospam@example.com (Justin Poole) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:15:00 -0500

Banks County will once again be represented in Carrollton for the GHSA cross country State Championships.

The 2009 state meet is Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Carrollton High School course. The boys’ Class AA race starts at 1 p.m., admission is $5.

The Leopard boys’ team qualified for state after a 76-point finish last weekend at the 8-AA region meet at Riverside. The boys completed the course in a total time of 1:32:00, for an average run time of 18:24.04, securing a return trip to the state meet by placing third.

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Area charities, agencies part of GMP grand opening

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500

Several local charities and community agencies will be the big winners at the Gresham Motorsports Park Grand Opening free community festival this Saturday, November 7.

Multiple events at the totally refurbished Gresham Motorsports Park facility will raise funds, food and toys for several local groups that day, according to GMP General Manager Dan Elliott.
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Panthers travel to Stephens Co. to close season

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:10:00 -0500

The Jackson County Panthers have one more shot at getting into the win column in region play in 2009.

After they were denied in a 20-0 loss to Oconee County last week, the Panthers will now travel to Stephens County to face the Indians, who are coming off a big overtime win over Elbert County last week.

The Indians are 2-4 in the region and 3-6 overall going into Friday night’s season finale.
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Region Showdown!

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Jefferson to host East Jackson in historic title game

No matter the outcome, Friday night will be a historic night for football in Jackson County.

That’s because two undefeated schools from within the county will face each other to determine who will be the region 8-AA champion for 2009.
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Wildcats go for perfection

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:14:50 -0500

For the Apalachee High School football team, it’s nine regular season opponents down and one to go.

The Wildcats will look to complete a perfect regular season this week when they host Salem High School for Senior Night. After defeating Madison County on the road last Friday, AHS returns home hoping to continue building momentum for the upcoming postseason.
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WBHS seeks memorable conclusion

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:13:00 -0500

This Friday’s game at Loganville is important for several reasons for the Winder-Barrow High School football team.

First, coach Ben Corley wants his team to finish the 2009 season on a positive note and defeating last season’s region champs would definitely be a way to do that.
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AHS plays better in win against Madison Co.

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:06:55 -0500

Some would say Apalachee High School football coach Shane Davis has it pretty good.

Davis and his Wildcats were undefeated going into last Friday’s road game against Madison County. Entering the contest at 8-0, the Wildcats were looking to build some momentum after two close one-point victories.

Davis and the AHS team got what they wanted with a 31-14 victory against the Red Raiders. The Wildcats now stand at 9-0 overall and inched up to No. 7 in the most recent Georgia High School Daily AAAA Top 10 poll.

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Turnovers costly for Doggs in final home game

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:05:30 -0500

Turnovers are something football coaches, at all levels, talk about as being key to the outcome of a game.

It’s not just coach talk. All one has to do is look at last Friday’s game between Winder-Barrow and Clarke Central to see how turnovers can affect the outcome of a contest.

The Bulldoggs were hampered by turnovers and what might have been a competitive game otherwise ended up a onesided 56-12 loss to visiting Clarke Central.

“We gave them 14 points on two turnovers early and they scored on another late,” WBHS head coach Ben Corley said. “When you do that against a team like that, you put yourself in a tough situation for sure.”
Another aspect of the contest which Corley remains concerned about is third down on both sides of the football.
“We played better defensively, but we are still having trouble on third down,” the coach said. “We are having a hard time finishing off a drive. We had 270 yards of offense, but several times we weren’t able to finish drives because of a turnover or a penalty or a dropped pass. Still, we showed some improvement.”
The Bulldoggs took the game’s opening kick and started at their own 30-yard line. After picking up a first down, WBHS lost possession on a fumble. Four plays later, Clarke Central would find the endzone on a 14-yard run with 7:32 left in the opening quarter.
A mishandled snap on a punt attempt by the Bulldoggs on their next series led to the second score for the Gladiators. Clarke Central recovered the football at the WBHS 9-yard line and needed just one play to stretch the lead to 14-0.
The Bulldoggs moved into Clarke Central territory on their third offensive series of the first half completing one fourth down conversion along the way. However, on a fourth and 7 from the Gladiator 33, an interception would stop the drive.
Clarke Central would then methodically march 87 yards to move in front by three scores just as the second quarter began.
The win improved the Gladiators to 7-0 overall and guarantees the team a spot in the upcoming playoffs.
WBHS will look to end the 2009 season on a positive note when it travels to Loganville this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Corley wants his team to play well so it can use the contest as a springboard to the offseason program. See a preview of the contest on page 1B in today’s edition.
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Annual youth hunt ahead

nospam@example.com (Justin Poole) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:26:23 -0500

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is taking applications for the annual Banks County Youth Deer Hunt set for Nov. 27-28 at Windmill Farm.

Applicants must be of hunting age but not over 16 and must be accompanied by an adult — someone at least 18. All participants, youth and adults, must possess a Hunter Education certificate before an application will be accepted. All other eligibility requirements and hunt rules are listed on the application.

Applications can be picked up at the Banks County Extension Office, Shuler’s Great Outdoors at Banks Crossing and at the Commerce Wal-mart store.
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World Crown weekend shaping up at Gresham

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:01:00 -0500

Defending World Crown 300 champion Russell Fleeman heads a quickly growing list of entries for the 2009 Late Model racing classic that will re-open the totally renovated Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson the weekend of November 13-15.

“The old racetrack had a lot of character to it,” said Fleeman of the former Peach State Speedway. “Now the racetrack has new asphalt on it and while it has similar characteristics, it’s a whole lot faster. This place is fabulous. Mr. Gresham and the rest of the team here have done a fantastic job with the entire facility renovation.

"I can’t wait for all the fans to come here and experience this. I know I can’t wait to get here and try to defend our title in the World Crown 300.”
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Raiders can't contain 'Cats

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:54:26 -0400

Apalachee overcomes slow start in 31-14 win
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Friday Night Lights for October 30, 2009

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:30:00 -0400

Find out all of the local scores from your favorite teams as the 2009 football season continues.

If you were at a game and the score is not posted, let us know the outcome in the comments.

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JCCHS basketball kids camp to be held Nov. 7

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:36:00 -0400

The Panther Basketball Kids Day Camp will be held on Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m. through noon at the Jackson County Comprehensive High School gym.

The camp is for children ages 6-14, with a cost of $15 per child.

The camp will be run by the JCCHS boy’s basketball coaching staff and the 2009-2010 JCCHS boys basketball team.
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Commerce Playing For Second Seed

nospam@example.com (Justin Poole) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:30:00 -0400

Following a 41-0 thrashing of Lakeview Academy last week, the Commerce Tigers hit the road this Friday in what coach Steve Savage calls “the biggest game of the year.”

The Tigers will travel to Walton County to take on Social Circle at 7:30.

The outcome of the game determines where Commerce will start in the postseason. Both Social Circle and Commerce fell to Wesleyan, and the winner of Friday’s game (barring an unlikely loss to Prince Avenue) will determine whether the Tigers or the Redskins taking the number two spot in 8-A.
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East Jackson Looks For Pre-Halloween Treat At Dawsonville

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:15:00 -0400

Nobody in their wildest dreams would have expected the East Jackson Eagles to be 8-0 at this point in the season.

But all that stands between the Eagles and a huge in-county showdown with unbeaten Jefferson Nov. 6 in Jefferson is Friday’s contest at Dawson County against the 1-7 Tigers.

Eagle fans have got to like the odds.

They’re coming off an 18-10 win over previously unbeaten North Oconee. The Tigers enter play following a 44-14 thumping by Union County.
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Leopards set sights on Patriots

nospam@example.com (Justin Poole) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:12:00 -0400

The Banks County Leopards are set to finish out the final two games of the season at home.

This week, the Leopards host Oglethorpe County as Banks County celebrates homecoming.

On Thursday, the football team’s Mother’s Huddle is sponsoring a Homecoming Festival at the high school. See page 2B for more details.

The Leopards will enter into Friday’s game against Oglethorpe following a hard fought game against Fannin County last week.
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Cheer Doggs earn first place

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:39:38 -0400

It was a successful Saturday for the Winder-Barrow High School competition cheerleading team.

Coach Jerrie Hulsey’s squad won first among 35 schools at a competition hosted by Putnam County High School in Eatonton.

“We had an amazing performance,” Hulsey said. “The team hit everything. They looked like they were having the time of their lives. We had changed the routine a little bit to make sure the routine was clean.”
The Cheer Doggs scored 262 points out of a possible 300 earning marks of 88, 87 and 87.

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Awaiting Apalachee

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:33:42 -0400

MCHS faces stout running game of seventh-ranked Wildcats

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Football Friday (Oct. 30): Apalachee @ MCHS

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:25:00 -0400

•Who: Apalachee (8-0) at Madison Co. (5-3)
•Where: Danielsville
•When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
•Series: Madison County leads 2-1
•Last year: Apalachee 55, Madison Co. 35
•Last week: Apalachee 24, Heritage 23; Madison County was off
•Opponent’s coach: Shane Davis (fifth season, 28-24)
•Opponent’s all-time record: 40-62
•What else: Madison County and Apalachee combined for 1,011 yards last year in the Wildcats’ 55-35 victory ... Friday is MCHS’s senior night … The Red Raiders look to clinch their first winning season since 2006

Red Raider softball team made mark in stat book

nospam@example.com (Ben Munro) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:14:58 -0400

There were some impressive numbers behind Madison County High School’s 27-4 finish on the softball diamond this fall.

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Panthers set for region meet Thurs.

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:29:00 -0400

The Jackson County Panther cross country teams competed twice last week as they continue to prepare for this week’s region meet.

The teams started last Wednesday at Buford, where the boys’ team placed sixth with some strong times.

The highest finisher for the boys was Thomas Carroll, who placed 22nd with a time of 20:07.
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Jefferson prepares for region meet this week

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:14:00 -0400

The Jefferson Dragons cross country teams traveled this past Saturday to Riverside Military Academy in preparation of the regional championships.

Despite cold, windy weather, the Dragons saw many team members, both boys and girls, put up new personal records with their times.

The boys would go on to place fifth in the event, while the girls placed third.
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BCHS cross country has high hopes set for region

nospam@example.com (Justin Poole) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:56:38 -0400

Correction: In last week’s The Banks County News it was incorrectly reported that the 8-AA cross-country region meet would be on Oct. 24. The correct date of the meet is this Saturday, Oct. 31, at Riverside.

Banks County hosted its last cross country home meet of the season with both teams sweeping runners from Johnson.

The Oct. 20 meet was the final run for the Leopards before the region meet this Saturday at Riverside Military.

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Tigers Spank Lions. 41-0

nospam@example.com (Justin Poole) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:52:58 -0400

Commerce was ready to play last Friday.

After winning the coin flip, the Tigers elected to receive and returned the kickoff to their own 41.

On the first play from scrimmage, Deon Brock carried the ball on a game-long, 59-yard run to put the Tigers up 7-0.

Towards the end of the second quarter, Brock added his second of three touchdowns and pushed the Tigers up 14-0.
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Cross Country Eagles Poised For Region

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:48:49 -0400

The East Jackson cross country boys’ and girls’ varsity teams got great tune-ups for this Saturday’s region meet.

Both won first place in the Riverside Military Academy Invitational last Saturday.

The region race will be on the same course, with the girls running at 11 a.m. and the boys following.
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Dragons’ undefeated streak continues

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:03:00 -0400

Despite cold, rainy weather, the Jefferson juggernaut rolled on Friday night, as the Dragons remained undefeated with a 36-6 victory over the Rabun County Wildcats.

The win means only Jefferson and county neighbor East Jackson remain undefeated in region 8-AA with two weeks left in the regular season.

Next the Dragons face what could be a hurdle, as they face the only other team that, prior to Friday night, was undefeated in the region, the Titans of North Oconee.
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Panthers just miss in 28-27 loss

nospam@example.com (Brandon Reed) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0400

It may not have been a win, but on Friday night, the Jackson County Panthers came oh so close.

A strong defense and effective offense kept the Panthers in the game, but a missed extra point foiled what could have been the Panthers first win since September 18.

But the Blue Devils of Elbert County held on to a one-point lead to win, 28-27.
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Bulldoggs host Clarke Central for Senior Night

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10:50 -0400

The challenges don’t get any easier for the Winder-Barrow High School football team.

After consecutive road trips to Conyers, the Bulldoggs return home for a Friday contest against Clarke Central. The Gladiators are battling for the No. 2 seed from Region 8-AAAA and will be set to add to their win total when kickoff arrives at 7:30 p.m. at W. Clair Harris Stadium.

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COLUMN: Region title a result of long, grueling hours of work

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:07:59 -0400

Shane Davis is now in his fifth season as head coach of the Apalachee High School football program. However, even Davis admits that the five years have moved rather quickly.

“It doesn’t seem seem like that long,” the coach said Sunday night after spending the weekend preparing for Madison County. “We’ve come a long way. We are very pleased with our kids and what they have accomplished.”

The accomplishment last Friday was the Region 8-AAAA title, the first in school history for Apalachee. For Davis, his coaches and players, it was the result of years of hard work.

Teams don’t reach moments like this overnight. It’s something Davis knows all to well.
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AHS looks to stay perfect against Madison County

nospam@example.com (Chris Bridges) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:04:52 -0400

The Region 8-AAAA championship has been won but with two games remaining in the 2009 regular season, the Apalachee High School football team still has moutains to climb and goals to reach.

AHS has a chance to finish the regular season undefeated, something head coach Shane Davis said would be a “very special accomplishment.”

“I’ve been coaching for 18 years and never had a team go undefeated,” Davis said. “I helped coach a couple of 9-1 teams and some teams that went 8-2. It shows you how tough it is to do. Winning region titles are tough, but going through the regular season undefeated is even tougher. To do it this year would be a huge task and a great accomplishment if we were able to do it.”

One of the two obstacles standing in the Wildcats’ way of regular season perfection is Madison County.

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