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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 »]

Pittman resigns as Lady Panthers coach

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Wednesday, March 10. 2010

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After nine years and 110 victories, Jackson County girls head basketball coach Chad Pittman has decided it’s time to move away from the JCCHS basketball program.

Pittman resigned as coach the morning of February 22, but waited until this week’s basketball banquet to make the official announcement.

“I just feel like currently, with things going on with my family, it’s kind of a good time to make a change,” Pittman said. [Full Story »]

Dragons advance to the Final Four

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Saturday, March 6. 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 defeats Westminster, moves to Elite Eight

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Wednesday, March 3. 2010

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After leading for most of the game, the Jefferson Dragons worked hard in the final seconds to hold off a late charge by Westminster to pick up a 58-56 win Wednesday night, and advance into the Elite Eight in AA state playoffs.

After a tight first quarter, the Dragons took firm control of the game in the following 16 minutes. A late surge from Westminster, who scored 26 points in the fourth quarter to challenge. But in the end, Jefferson withstood the charge for the win. [Full Story »]

Late tip-in sends Jefferson to round two

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Wednesday, March 3. 2010

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Dragons defeat Manchester to advance in state play

For 31 minutes, things looked tough for the Dragon Nation, as Jefferson worked to close the gap on the Manchester Blue Devils.

But a three-pointer followed by a tip-in in the last 16 seconds of play left the crowd cheering and meant the Dragons would be continuing on in state play with a one-point victory over Manchester. [Full Story »]

WBHS falls in state opener

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Friday, February 26. 2010

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An aggressive Lithia Springs team put a quick end to the state tournament run by the Winder-Barrow High School boys basketball team Friday.

The Bulldoggs dropped a 68-54 contest in the opening round of the Class AAAA tournament ending a season with a long list of accomplishments.

“That’s what I hope people will remember more than this game,” first-year WBHS coach David Sokol said after breaking the contest down. “We accomplished several positive things this season.”
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Dragons defeat Manchester in closing seconds

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Friday, February 26. 2010

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A putback by with just four seconds left on the clock off a missed shot gave the Dragons a one point edge, and that was all Jefferson needed to advance to the next round of state playoff action, as they won 68-67 Friday night.

The Dragons will next play host to Westminster in second round action Tuesday night.

For more on this story, see the March 3 edition of The Jackson Herald.

JHS season ends with Fannin Co. loss

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Brandon Reed

Friday, February 26. 2010

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Despite entering the post season with high hopes, the Lady Dragons of Jefferson saw their region tournament play come to an end Saturday, as they fell to Fannin County in the opening game of the region tournament.

Friday’s game opened with the Lady Dragons taking an early advantage, moving out to a 9-5 lead by the end of the first quarter. Jefferson would increase their lead to six points in the second quarter, as they moved out to a 15-9 lead by the end of the half. [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers fall to Franklin Co.

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Brandon Reed

Thursday, February 25. 2010

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After making it two games into the post season, the Lady Panthers of Jackson County saw their season come to an end with a loss to Franklin County.

The Lady Panthers went 14-13 overall in the season, their best showing since 2005-06, when they went 13-14 overall. [Full Story »]

Panthers beat Archer, fall to Morgan County

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

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The post season came to an end last Thursday for the Jackson County Panthers. After picking up a win against Archer on Wednesday, the Panthers fell in their second post season game against Morgan County.

Jackson County ends their season 6-19 overall, and 2-11 in region play. [Full Story »]

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Dragons head for the Final Four

Pittman resigns as Lady Panthers coach

Dragons advance to the Final Four

Jefferson defeats Westminster, moves to Elite Eight

Late tip-in sends Jefferson to round two

WBHS falls in state opener

Dragons defeat Manchester in closing seconds

JHS season ends with Fannin Co. loss

Lady Panthers fall to Franklin Co.

Panthers beat Archer, fall to Morgan County

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