Sports

CROSS COUNTRY: Thornton wins MainStreet meet with career-best day

Wednesday, October 3. 2018
It wasn’t the coolest day on the calendar, and Riley Thornton had raced just three days earlier, but none of that slowed the pace of the Jefferson runner last Tuesday. The Dragon junior ran a career-best 16:31.51 on a hot, humid afternoon at Lamar Murphy Park to win the boys’ race of the annual MainStreet Newspapers meet. Thornton explained ... [Full Story »] 

JEFFERSON 17, FRANKLIN CO. 10: Jefferson survives, but not unscathed, in road trip to Franklin County

Saturday, September 29. 2018
For most teams, losing their star quarterback/linebacker on an opponent’s opening touchdown drive would be a death sentence for their team’s chances of victory. But as we’ve learned over the years, Jefferson isn’t most teams. The Dragons assembled around back-up quarterback Carter Stephenson, made a few key stops on defense, and rallied ... [Full Story »] 

MORGAN CO. 26, JACKSON CO. 14: Panther rally falls short on the road

Friday, September 28. 2018
Jackson County coach Brandon Worley said he believes something good awaits his football team, but two games into the region schedule, the Panthers are still waiting for that breakthrough moment to happen. Jackson County (2-4) rallied from 20 points down to within one score of Morgan County but lost 26-14 Friday on the road to slip to 0-2 in ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Injuries mounting up for 4-1 Dragons

Wednesday, September 26. 2018
It’s been a busy football season for Jefferson’s training staff. The Dragons (4-1, 1-0) have been hamstrung by a host of injuries this fall with one of the team’s best players, Kade McNally, being the latest casualty. “We certainly have made good usage out of our training facility, unfortunately,” coach Gene Cathcart said. Jefferson ... [Full Story »] 

LaMar named Player of the Week

Wednesday, September 26. 2018
Former Jefferson goalkeeper Sophia LaMar, who plays for Andrew College, was named Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Women’s Soccer Player of the week last week. LaMar leads the NJCAA Women’s Soccer Division I in total saves, with 99, in Andrew’s first eight games of the season. Over the last month, LaMar has proven to be a ... [Full Story »] 

VOLLEYBALL: Panthers battling for No. 2 seed

Wednesday, September 26. 2018
Jackson County still finds itself near the top of the 8-AAA standings after a big four-match stretch last week, but the No. 1 seed is out of reach. The second-place Panthers (16-10) went 3-1 during that span, splitting a pair of matches with sixth-ranked Morgan County while also beating East Jackson and Hart County. Jackson County and Morgan ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Eagles brace for one of state’s top players

Wednesday, September 26. 2018
East Jackson may not see a more dynamic playmaker than the one it will face Friday night. The Eagles (1-4) will play host to third-ranked Monroe Area and dual-threat quarterback Chandler Byron. Byron has already amassed 1,083 yards rushing this season (9.8 yards per carry) — making him one of the top runners in the state — and thrown for ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Jackson County awaits ‘huge’ region game with Morgan Co.

Wednesday, September 26. 2018
Football coaches generally don’t emphasize the importance of a single game, but Jackson County’s Brandon Worley isn’t downplaying this one. His Panthers (2-3, 0-1) travel to Morgan County this Friday for a matchup that has major implications as far as the team’s playoff hopes. Jackson County has already dropped one region game and can ... [Full Story »] 

SOFTBALL: Eagles to play Franklin Co. in 1st round of region tourney

Wednesday, September 26. 2018
The East Jackson Eagle softball team knows where it’s headed for the Region 8-AAA tournament. The Eagles will head to Franklin County this Saturday to begin their quest to make the Class AAA state tournament. The three-game series will conclude Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Franklin County, if the teams split Saturday’s pair of games. “That is a ... [Full Story »] 

VOLLEYBALL: Eagles down to the wire for state playoffs

Wednesday, September 26. 2018
East Jackson head volleyball coach Kortney Kurtz didn’t sugar coat the fact that her team is feeling “all the pressure” heading into the final games of the 2018 regular season. The reason for the pressure is because Tuesday’s outcome against Hart County and Jefferson will determine the Eagles’ fate for the Class AAA state tournament. ... [Full Story »] 
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