Entries from August 2008

Eagles Lose Squeaker to West Hall

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Brandon Reed
Saturday, August 30. 2008
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It's been said that close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

It also only counts in high school football, as the East Jackson Eagles missed winning their season opener by about a minute and a half. The final score was 28-27. [Full Story »] 

Commerce Loses Opener To Dragons

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Brandon Reed
Saturday, August 30. 2008
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It was not the way the Tigers nation had hoped to see their season open. After losing against in-county rival Jefferson for the first time in 12 years last season, Commerce was looking for revenge on Friday night.

But what they got instead was a second year of defeat at the hands of the Dragons, as Jefferson won 35-14. [Full Story »] 

Pollard Wins, Others Escape Scary Crashes At Peach State

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Brandon Reed
Saturday, August 30. 2008
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GAS Officials Release Revised Results

Senoia driver Bubba Pollard grabbed his third Georgia Asphalt Series win of the season at Peach State Speedway Saturday night after a spirited battle with Paul Kelley of Pendergrass.

Kelley recovered from a last lap tangle with a lap car to finish second, although GAS timing and scoring originally listed his as finishing fifth.
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Tigers Cross Country Team Prepares For Season

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Staff Writer
Saturday, August 30. 2008
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The Commerce Tiger Cross Country team continues to prepare for its upcoming season. The Tigers will open Sept. 9 at East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

Commerce cross country coach Mark Hale said he has about 10 total runners between his boys and the girls teams.

His top runners for the boys so far have been sophomore Ethan Thomas, junior Juan Toribio and sophomore Zach Scannell. Senior Hannah Duckett has been the top runner for the girls in practice so far.
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Huge turnout as Mill Creek beats Dacula

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Kristi Reed
Friday, August 29. 2008
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In a game that more than lived up to the hype, Mill Creek held off rival Dacula to win 23-15 Friday night. [Full Story »] 

Raiders rocked by Rockdale

Posted by
Ben Munro
Friday, August 29. 2008
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Rockdale County 25, Madison County 14

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Scores from Friday night, Aug. 29

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Staff Writer
Friday, August 29. 2008
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Banks County 14 vs. Washington Wilkes 39

Commerce 14 vs. Jefferson 35

East Jackson 27 vs. West Hall 28

Jackson County 16 vs. Our Lady of Mercy 10

Madison County 14 vs. Rockdale 25

Mill Creek 23 vs. Dacula 15

For more on your team see next week's edition of The Commerce News, The Banks County News, The Braselton News, The Jackson Herald, or The Madison Journal.


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Lady Eagles Start Season With Two Victories

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Staff Writer
Friday, August 29. 2008
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The East Jackson Lady Eagles got the 2008 softball season off to a good start last week with back-to-back wins against Clarke Central, followed by a strong run in the Hawk/Bulldog Invitational at Peachtree Ridge.

The Lady Eagles were scheduled to host Habersham Central in their home opener Wednesday afternoon. Check www.mainstreetnewssports.com for score updates.

East Jackson came out of the box strong, handing losses to the Gladiators of Clark Central, first in a game on Aug. 15 that went only three innings, with the Lady Eagles coming away with a 20-0 win. The second win at the expense of the Gladiators came on Aug. 19, with a 20-2 victory in four innings.
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Lady Tigers Look For Traction Before Region Play Next Week

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Staff Writer
Friday, August 29. 2008
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he Lady Tigers of Commerce are still working to find their footing early in the season.

They have lost four games, including a match up with Jefferson last Tuesday, but did record a win against Towns County over the weekend as they continue to fine-tune their program before next week’s region opener.

Before they get to region play, however, they still had one game against Banks County to be played. It’s was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at Commerce. Check www.mainstreetnewssports.com for score updates.
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Madison Co. vs. Rockdale Co. info.

Posted by
Ben Munro
Friday, August 29. 2008
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