Entries from October 2008

74-yd TD strike helps lead CHS over Social Circle

Posted by
Ben Munro
Friday, October 31. 2008
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Deon Orsborne is doing his part to dispel any myth that Commerce is a one-dimensional football team. [Full Story »] 

Raiders fall on the road to Apalachee, 55-35

Posted by
Zach Mitcham
Friday, October 31. 2008
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Madison County rolled up 480 yards of total offense and put 35 points on the scoreboard at Apalachee Friday night. [Full Story »] 

Friday Night Lights for October 31

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Staff Writer
Friday, October 31. 2008
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Banks Co.		@ Oglethorpe

Banks County -42
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Oglethorpe County -20
The Leopards are almost tricked on Halloween, but a 4th quarter rally gives Banks County the victory.

Commerce		vs. Social Circle
Commerce - 21
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Social Circle - 7
Commerce scores 21 unanswered points to grab Senior night victory.

East Jackson		vs. Dawson Co.
East Jackson -28
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Dawson County -21
East Jackson grabs third win of the season with Halloween victory.

Jackson Co.		vs. Oconee Co.
Jackson County -17
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Oconee County -44
Jackson County falls to Oconee County at home.

Jefferson		vs. North Oconee.
Jefferson -17
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North Oconee -16
North Oconee almost pulled out a last second trick, but a botched PAT treated Jefferson to a lock on the region title.

Madison Co.		vs.
Apalachee
Madison County -35
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Apalachee -55
Wildcats win offensive shootout, wrapup playoff spot.

Winder-Barrow		@ Clarke Central.
Winder-Barrow -13
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Clarke Central -52
Bulldoggs unable to keep track with Region 8-AAAA co-leader on the road in Athens.














Eagles prepare for region; take 1st, 2nd in MainStreet Invitational

Posted by
Brandon Reed
Friday, October 31. 2008
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The East Jackson Eagles cross country team continued to perform well as they move towards the 8-AA region meet this weekend at Riverside Military Academy.

First, the boys defended their 2007 title in the MainStreet Invitational held at East Jackson last Tuesday, while the girls placed second out of six schools competing.

Then on Saturday, the boys placed 13th out of 24 teams taking part in the Last Chance meet in Carrolton, while the girls finished seventh out of 16 teams. [Full Story »] 

Dragons prepare for region meet Sat.

Posted by
Brandon Reed
Friday, October 31. 2008
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The Jefferson Dragons Cross Country team turned in another strong performance last week at the MainStreet Invitational at East Jackson. The girls came out on top, besting East Jackson, Jackson County and Banks County.

Madison County and Commerce competed, but did not have enough runners to score.

Meanwhile the boys finished fourth, behind East Jackson, Banks and Jackson County. Madison County and Commerce finished behind the Dragons.

The team has continued this week to prepare for the region meet, which is scheduled for Saturday at Riverside Military Academy.
[Full Story »] 

Panthers take third in MainStreet Invitational

Posted by
Brandon Reed
Friday, October 31. 2008
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It was a good showing last week for the Jackson County Panthers cross country team at the MainStreet Invitational, held at East Jackson, as both teams placed third overall.

It was a good final tune-up for the Panthers, as they now prepare for Saturday and a trip to North Oconee for the region meet.

At East Jackson, the boys trailed only East Jackson and Banks County, besting Jefferson, Madison and Commerce.
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Jefferson falls to Wesleyan at State

Posted by
Brandon Reed
Friday, October 31. 2008
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The trip to state for the Jefferson Lady Dragons volleyball team was a short one, as they lost out early on to Wesleyan 0-3.

“We were excited to be there and accomplished one of our team goals by doing so,” said coach Michael Paul. It’s the second time in the team’s three-year history that they’ve made it to the state tournament.

The set scores against Wesleyan were 11-25, 12-25 and 9-25. [Full Story »] 

Column: New voice arrives for local sports

Posted by
Chris Bridges
Friday, October 31. 2008
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The sports section you are currently holding in your hands is something I hope will become a habit for you each week.

For with this edition, Barrow County has a new player on the sports scene. I guess you could call it a new contender to use an old boxing analogy.

I think you will like our approach to sports coverage. I’m not a “Johnny Come Lately” when it comes to covering local sports. I’ve been at it a long time. Professionally, I’ve covered sports since 1993 although I’ve been on the sidelines, in gyms and at local fields even longer than that.

I have a strong understanding of what an important learning tool high school, middle school and recreation sports can be when used right. I also understand what local coaches go through when it comes to directing their programs. [Full Story »] 

Pigskins Pickers for games starting October 31, 2008

Posted by
Staff Writer
Thursday, October 30. 2008
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Sports writers for MainStreet Newspapers make their picks for this week. The Pigskin Pickers will be posted online each week. High school, college and NFL games will be forecast.

Sportswriter*
(Overall,Last week)		Ben Munro
(68-21, 7-3)
The Commerce News		Justin Poole
(20-39, 8-2)
The Banks County News		Zach Mitcham
(63-26, 7-3)
The Madison County Journal		Chris Bridges
(60-29, 7-3)
The Barrow Journal		Brandon Reed
(51-28, 6-4)
The Jackson Herald		Kristi Reed
(52-27, 6-4)
The Braselton News
Banks Co.
vs.
@ Oglethorpe		BanksBanksBanksBanksBanksBanks
Commerce
vs.
Social Circle
Social CircleSocial CircleCommerceCommerceSocial CircleCommerce
East Jackson
vs.
Dawson Co.		Dawson Co.Dawson Co.Dawson Co.Dawson Co.Dawson Co.Dawson Co.
Jackson Co.
vs.
Oconee Co.		Oconee Co.Jackson Co.Oconee Co.Jackson Co.Oconee Co.Jackson Co.
Jefferson
vs.

North Oconee		JeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJeffersonJefferson
Madison Co.
vs.
@ Apalachee		Madison Co.Madison Co.Madison Co.ApalacheeMadison Co.Apalachee
Winder-Barrow
vs.
@ Clarke Central		Clarke CentralClarke CentralClarke CentralClarke CentralClarke CentralClarke Central
UGA
vs.
Florida		FloridaUGAFloridaFloridaFloridaFlorida
Texas
vs.
Texas Tech		TexasTexasTexasTexas TechTexasTexas
Atlanta
vs.
@ Oakland		AtlantaAtlantaAtlantaAtlantaAtlantaAtlanta




Big Blue travels to Oglethorpe Friday

Posted by
Justin Poole
Thursday, October 30. 2008
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After a much needed win last Friday night, this week the fate of Banks County is almost out of the Leopards’ hands.
Of course, almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades; this is football.

Banks County has to win the next two games. Period. If the Leopards want a shot at the playoffs, Big Blue cannot slack off against Oglethorpe on Friday night in Lexington at 7:30 p.m. [Full Story »] 
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