Panthers pummel Bobcats for 44-0 win

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The Jackson County Panthers celebrate their second win in as many years over Our Lady of Mercy. Photo by Katrina Algard

Panthers pummel Bobcats for 44-0 win

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Brandon Reed

Wednesday, September 2. 2009

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For the second year running, the Jackson County Panthers have opened up their season with a victory over Our Lady of Mercy, coming away with a whopping 44-0 win.

It was a historic game for the Panthers. The win was the first shut out for JCCHS football in 19 years, and the largest margin of victory for the Panthers in 16 years.

Next up for the Panthers is their home opener, as they’ll play host to the Sonoraville Phoenix on Friday.

Last year, Sonoraville squeaked out a win over the Panthers, 16-14.

They would go on to have a 7-3 overall record, and go 3-2 in their region.

But if momentum counts for anything, the Panthers should have the opportunity for a strong showing Friday night.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Bobcat Challenge

After making the long drive to Fairburn, the Panthers took possession of the ball first, and after their opening drive, punted to Our Lady of Mercy.

As the Bobcats tried to work their way up the field, the Jackson County defense attacked.

“Coach (Jay) Reid did a great job with the game plan,” said JCCHS head football coach Billy Kirk.

The Bobcats had to punt back to the Panthers, and on the next series, Jackson County broke into the end zone for the first time on the night.

Jackson County immediately began to work some strategy, pulling off an on-side kick to retain possession of the ball. They would score again on the next series, and pull out to a 14-0 lead.

Our Lady of Mercy again took possession, but were denied field position again by the Panthers defense. On their next possession, Jackson County pushed deep into Bobcats territory, but then stalled. A field goal attempt was successful, and the Panthers increased their lead to 17-0.

From there on, the Panthers had control of the game, and went on to win 44-0.

For more on this story, see Wednesday's edition of The Jackson Herald or The Braselton News.

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#1 TShekey on 09/03/09 at 07:57 AM [Reply]

Way to go Panthers! Great Job. Hard work does pay off.

#2 jack on 09/07/09 at 11:45 AM [Reply]

Way to go panthers a 3A school beat a 1A school! whoo play a real school and we will see the same old panthers get beat 44-0.

#2.1 LeAnn Crawford on 09/08/09 at 01:47 PM [Reply]

Sonoraville is a 2AA school that beat us 16-14 last year whose record was (7/3)We are a 3AAA school with 2AA numbers. We beat them last Friday 42 to 7. That is called progress.
Today after a long weekend of voting, I am proud to be apart of the PANTHER community as it was announced that we won the FOX 5 team of the week. Fox 5 will be presenting our school with a trophy and honor us with a pep-rally at 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning at Panther stadium. I have been told that we are the smallest school to win this award. Our motto, lead by our football coaching staff is "IT CAN BE DONE." Yes it most certainly can.

#3 jack on 09/08/09 at 08:22 PM [Reply]

What about East Jackson. They are a 2AA school who this is only their 3rd yaer ever and only their 2nd year playing a region schedule and who played a 3AAA school and beat them 55-26. Then they go on the road and beat a well established team with very big players and beat them 35-21. Why don't they get the team of the week. Jackson County has been around for over 25 years(including Gordon Street) and really have nothing to show for it. East Jackson has the best start in school history and has a very good chance at being 3-0 fiday night. Oglethorpe is not that good of a team. I think this is the year for East Jackson. And another point What coach tells his team that their not good enough to win every game as Coach Kirk said on the WNEG Scouting Report. He said, "I don't think it is realistic for us to win every game our goal is to win 5 ballgames."

#3.1 Panther Proud on 09/09/09 at 08:29 PM [Reply]

Nobody cares about East Jackson that is why Jack!!! You and your school can say what they like, they opened up a school with a lot of experience and you guys have had a senior class since day 1. The inexperienced new school stuff does not hold a lot of weight. We are glad for you to be where you are, but do not call out a team that you know nothing about.

#4 JeffersonLawDoc on 09/09/09 at 07:46 PM [Reply]

Who said anything about East Jackson? This was an article about the Panthers. Get over it. You look petty and juvenile.

Congratulations and continued success to all County teams!

#4.1 Panther on 09/11/09 at 11:49 AM [Reply]

I think that if Jefferson or for that matter commerce would have been stuck in the classification and or regions that JC has had to play against the past 10 or 12 years the records would be much the same. Dawson co., Social circle etc just don't compare with Clark central, Stephens Co., Hart Co.etc And I came personally remember when Jefferson traveled all the way to Glascock Co. and Aquanious for a win.

#5 Panther Reality on 09/10/09 at 08:11 AM [Reply]

Jack you have a point on the competition, but you have no point on East Jackson. You got a lot of JCCHS players and have more numbers and higher classman than JCCHS. The JCCHS AD helped you out by doing the backroom deal for your coach too. Also, now you are getting some of the Commerce players as your school is better than the Commerce School. If JCCHS was moved and new, we would have the same and numbers might be better. Also don't forget that JCCHS will be going to AA ball next year due to these numbers. Hopefully a rival game with EJ or Jefferson will develop from this. Now I too want to see how the JCCHS team fares against real competiton. However don't take anything away from the boys or the staff, as they have busted their tails to get better. These are kids that are doing everything they can. They can not help it that Jefferson tries to steal players from the Middle School on up and this hurts the team. They also can't help the crooked politicians in this county, Putting facilities in place that had no place being built. Then allowing your school to cherry pick JCCHS players and coaches and teachers.

#6 Blue Pride & Panther Pride on 09/19/09 at 10:58 PM [Reply]

Way to go Panthers! It's a long time coming! Don't let anyone steal your thunder! Also, great start Eagles! Both teams, keep it up for a victorious season. As for those who make ignorant comments about JC-EJ, get over it! I'm a Jackson Co. Alumni and an EJ parent. I'm very happy with having a school on this side of the county for a change. Regardless of location and selection of educators (who, btw, had the opportunity to choose if they wanted to move to EJ-in which case most of them already lived on the east side of the county), both schools are great! Kudos to both schools in their academic and athletic progress! Blue Pride and Panther Pride! Yes, you can have both. Leave Coach Kirk alone! He's a great coach and JC is very fortunate to have such a great leader!

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