Jefferson picks up wins over Union Co.

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Brandon Reed
Wednesday, March 24. 2010
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The Jefferson Dragons continued to roll on through region play last week, picking up two wins over Union County.

Up next is another double-header, this time coming at Dawson County against the Tigers on Friday.

The Tigers enter play this week 3-1 in the region and 5-3 overall. [Full Story »] 

Jefferson to face Oglethorpe Friday

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Staff Writer
Friday, March 19. 2010
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The Jefferson soccer teams were looking for good results this week after wet weather cut last week’s action short.

Both teams were slated to face East Jackson on Friday, but those matches were postponed due to wet weather.

Jefferson would return to action on Tuesday, as they played host to North Oconee. [Full Story »] 

Jefferson to travel to Norcross Sat.

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Friday, March 19. 2010
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Last week’s wet weather caused scheduling headaches for several teams and schools.

Jefferson was no exception, as Jefferson’s five-way meet, with GAC, Riverside, Hart County and Flowery Branch had to be postponed.

The meet was rescheduled for Tuesday. JHS coach Tim Corbett said score was not kept at the meet. [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 »] 

Jefferson victorious over Walnut Grove

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Brandon Reed
Wednesday, March 17. 2010
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Despite wet weather delays, the Jefferson Dragons added another win to their tally with a victory over Walnut Grove Tuesday.

Next up for Jefferson is a Friday double header on the road, as the Dragons will face Union County in back-to-back games.

The Panthers enter play this week with a 4-2 overall record, but 0-1 in the region after falling to Dawson County last week in their region opener. [Full Story »] 

Dragons fall just short in state title bid

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Brandon Reed
Wednesday, March 17. 2010
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Jefferson loses to Thomasville in state semi-finals

For only the third time in school history, the Jefferson Dragons last week traveled to Macon for the final four in state basketball playoffs. They were hoping to be able to make it one more game, to the championship game on Saturday.

But it didn’t pan out that way, as the Dragons came up short against the Thomasville Bulldogs, losing 69-43. [Full Story »] 

Dragons head for the Final Four

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Wednesday, March 10. 2010
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Jefferson defeats Westminster, Callaway

For the first time in 27 years, the Jefferson Dragons boys’ basketball team is heading for the final four in Macon.

They got there by winning very close games against Westminster and Callaway that easily could have gone against them. But the Dragons fought back both times to put themselves in a position to contend for the state title. [Full Story »] 

Dragons advance to the Final Four

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Friday, March 5. 2010
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A victory Friday night in Dalton over Callaway means the Jefferson Dragons will be heading to the basketball Final Four playoffs for the first time since 1983.

The Dragons rallied in the fourth quarter to cut the lead held by Callaway, then move ahead to win 65-58.

Jefferson will move on to play in Macon on Thursday against the winner of the Thomasville and Henry County pairing. [Full Story »] 

Jefferson downed by Jackson County

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Friday, March 5. 2010
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It wasn’t the start to the season that the Jefferson soccer teams were hoping for, as both the boys and the girls teams fell to Jackson County last week.

The boys lost 5-1 to the Panthers, while the girls came up on the short end of a 1-0 final.

Girls’ coach Shannon Dupree said their match with the Lady Panthers was a good one, but Jefferson ran into trouble when their goalkeeper had to leave the game due to a technical red card. Dupree said the player will be out for the next game as well. [Full Story »] 

Dragons fall to Warriors, defeat Madison Country

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Brandon Reed
Friday, March 5. 2010
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The Jefferson Dragons split their opening two games of the 2010 season, losing their opener to Oconee County before recording a victory on the road over Madison County.

Up next is a home stand for Jefferson, as they will host the Red Raiders of Madison County on Thursday.

First pitch is scheduled for 5:55 p.m. [Full Story »] 
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