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Jackson County hosts Hart County Thurs.

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Thursday, March 18. 2010

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Rain washed out matches last week for the Jackson County tennis teams.

Both the boys and girls teams were scheduled to host Archer last Thursday. Both of those were postponed. There’s been no word on rescheduled dates.

Jackson County was next scheduled to travel to Franklin County on Tuesday. [Full Story »]

JCCHS takes second to Athens Christian

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Thursday, March 18. 2010

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The Jackson County track teams are looking to rebound from losses last week to Athens Christian.

The Panthers placed second in last Tuesday’s tri-meet at JCCHS to Athens Christian, scoring 49 points to the Eagles’ 70. Jackson County did managed to best East Hall, who scored 44 points on the meet.

The Lady Panthers also placed second in the event, scoring 36 points to Athens Christian’s 119, with East Hall finishing third with 20 points. [Full Story »]

JMS splits with Commerce, Madison Co.

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Thursday, March 18. 2010

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It was a split decision Monday for the Jefferson Middle School golf teams, as the boys came away with wins over Commerce and Madison County. Jefferson shot a 162 to Commerce’s 186 and Madison County’s 205.

The girls, meanwhile, finished behind Madison County and Commerce in what proved to be a close contest. Jefferson shot a 57 to Madison County’s 55 and Commerce’s 56.

For the boys, Charlie Jarrett led the team by shooting a 36. [Full Story »]

Jefferson netters sweep Hart County

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Thursday, March 18. 2010

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Jefferson made a clean sweep of Hart County on the road Monday, with both the boys and the girls winning 5-0.

For the girls, Bell Blankenship won at number one singles with set scores of 6-2, 6-3. Maggie Broome won at number two singles with set scores of 6-1, 6-1. Miranda McGarity won at number three singles with set scores of 6-0, 6-1. [Full Story »]

Eagles To Face Walnut Grove

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Thursday, March 18. 2010

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The East Jackson Eagle men’s tennis team lost to Winder-Barrow 4-1 last week.

Sherying Ly and Michael Gatlin picked up the lone point for the Eagles at number two doubles.

Up next for East Jackson was a match with the Banks County Leopards that would determine tournament seeding. The match had been moved from March fourth. [Full Story »]

EJ Boys’ Golfers Face Panthers, Riverside This Week

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Thursday, March 18. 2010

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It was a wet week for the East Jackson Eagle golf squad, as both scheduled matches were rained out. There’s been no word yet on rescheduled dates.

The Eagles traveled to Colbert to face the Red Raiders of Madison County on Monday and fell 239-183. Individual results were not available at press time.

The Eagles will host Jackson County and Banks County, Wednesday, at Double Oaks and will visit Chattahoochee to face Riverside Military Academy on Thursday.

Grill opens season at Gresham with victory

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Wednesday, March 17. 2010

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Augie Grill dominated the Champion Racing Association (CRA) Super Late Model season opening event at Gresham Motorsports Park Saturday.

The Hayden, Ala., driver served notice early that he would be the driver to beat posting fast time in qualifying with a 16.169 second tour of the GMP half-mile oval.

Grill started third on the 26-car starting field after the post-qualifying inversion and wasted little time moving to the front taking the lead from Ryan Lawler on Lap 16. [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Even more numbers and more stories they tell

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Saturday, March 13. 2010

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Continuing with our countdown of the greatest players who ever wore — let’s pick it up with a hometown hero who proudly wore…. [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles Face Walnut Grove March 18

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Friday, March 12. 2010

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Even though it wasn’t what they hoped for, the East Jackson Lady Eagles tennis team had some success Monday afternoon, as it recorded one match win over Jackson County at EJCHS.

The number one doubles duo of Ashley Guest and Ansley Brooks won for East Jackson, while the Lady Panthers went on to victory overall.

The Lady Eagles were slated to travel to Winder-Barrow on Tuesday. Results were unavailable at press time.

The Lady Eagles will travel to Walnut Grove Thursday, March 18 to face the Lady Warriors at 4 p.m.

JHS bests Commerce, Banks County

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Friday, March 12. 2010

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The Jefferson girls track team bested Commerce and Banks County Tuesday to win their season opener, scoring 102 points to Commerce’s 33 and Banks County’s 28.

Erin Knight took top honors in the 800 meter and in the 1,600 meters.

Kasey McDonald won the shot put and the discus. [Full Story »]

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