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EJCHS Ladies Fight Illness, Competitors

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Thursday, August 27. 2009

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It’s been a bumpy start for the East Jackson Lady Eagles volleyball team, as it enters the week with a 1-6 record.

The Lady Eagles will take to the court on Thursday at Clarke Central against the Gladiators and Salem, beginning at 5 p.m.

The Lady Eagles started off their season on Aug. 15 by hosting a play date for several area teams. [Full Story »]

Eagles To Host Spartans Fri.

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Wednesday, August 26. 2009

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The countdown is almost at zero for the Eagles of East Jackson Comprehensive High School, as they prepare for Friday’s football season opener.

Kickoff Friday night against the Spartans of West Hall High School is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Eagle Stadium.

Last week, the Eagles scrimmaged with Charles Drew High School in Riverdale, coming away with a 41-0 “victory.” [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles finish second at Stephens Co.

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Brandon Reed

Thursday, August 20. 2009

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The East Jackson Lady Eagles softball team got their season underway over the weekend, as they traveled to Stephens County to take part in tournament play Friday and Saturday.

Up next, the Lady Eagles will travel north to Habersham County to face the Lady Raiders on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.

After a rocky start on Friday, with the Lady Eagles falling to Lumpkin County 2-0, East Jackson fought their way into contention on Saturday by defeating Prince Avenue Christian 7-6 and host Stephens County 8-2. [Full Story »]

Eagles prepare for Aug. 28 opener

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Brandon Reed

Wednesday, August 12. 2009

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With the first full week of practice behind them, and just over two weeks ahead to the first game of the 2009 football season, the East Jackson Eagles are continuing to put their emphasis on an important aspect of their game.

“We’re just going to work on us,” said head coach Frank Caputo. “Our biggest opponent, week in and week out, is ourselves with some of the mistakes we’ve made.”

Caputo said despite the obvious distractions that come with school starting last week, his players have maintained their focus on the practice field. [Full Story »]

Harper Takes 10th At State Meet

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Brandon Reed

Friday, May 22. 2009

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East Jackson Comprehensive High School’s lone participant in the girls’ state track meet in Albany recorded a tenth-place finish and set a new
personal best height.

Jessie Harper cleared 4’10” in the high jump, her best jump on record. It was good enough for a tenth-place finish in in an event won by Westminster.

Coach Steve Collins said the trip was a “good first experience” for Harper, who had placed second in the high jump in the region finals at East Jackson earlier in the month to qualify for state.

Eagles Wrap Up Spring Practice

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Brandon Reed

Thursday, May 21. 2009

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Spring football practice wrapped up last week for the East Jackson Eagles as the program prepares to enter its third season.

The Eagles are coming off of a 2008 run that showed flashes of promise. The Eagles went 3-7 overall, and 3-6 in their first season of region play in 8-AA, recording wins over Oglethorpe County, Rabun County and Dawson County, as well coming close in games against West Hall and North Oconee. [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles place sixth in region

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Brandon Reed

Thursday, May 14. 2009

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After delays due to rain, the East Jackson girls’ track team was finally able to wrap up their region meet last week.

The Lady Eagles finished sixth at region with 47 points. They trailed region champs North Oconee, Jefferson, Rabun County, Oglethorpe and Dawson County.

Jessie Harper was the only team member to qualify for state competition when she finished second in the high jump.
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Two Eagles place at state meet

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Thursday, May 14. 2009

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The East Jackson boys’ track season came to a close at the Georgia Olympics at Jefferson this past weekend, with two Eagles placing, while two others finished in the top 10.

Brandon Banks placed second in the state in the 1600-meters with a time of 4:39.410.

Banks won the region championship in the event last month. [Full Story »]

Eagles hit field for spring practice

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Thursday, May 14. 2009

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Spring football practice got underway last week for the Eagles of East Jackson, as the EJCHS football program prepares to enter its junior season.

The Eagles will enter the 2009 season off of a 2008 run that showed flashes of promise. The Eagles went 3-7 overall, and 3-6 in their first season of region play in 8-AA. East Jackson recorded wins over

Oglethorpe County, Rabun County and Dawson County, as well as just missing in close games against West Hall and North Oconee. [Full Story »]

EJCHS basketball camp coming up in June

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Thursday, May 7. 2009

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The Future Eagles basketball camp will be held beginning Monday, June 1, and will run through Thursday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The cost is $100 and $75 for each additional sibling.

Each camper will receive a free t-shirt and lunch will also be provided. [Full Story »]

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EJCHS Ladies Fight Illness, Competitors

Eagles To Host Spartans Fri.

Lady Eagles finish second at Stephens Co.

Eagles prepare for Aug. 28 opener

Harper Takes 10th At State Meet

Eagles Wrap Up Spring Practice

Lady Eagles place sixth in region

Two Eagles place at state meet

Eagles hit field for spring practice

EJCHS basketball camp coming up in June

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