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UPDATED: Dragons extend lengthy title streak, win state duals

Sunday, January 15. 2012
Jefferson’s dual state title streak grows to 11 HEADING into Saturday night, Dragon senior Cain Finch had already been part of three Jefferson state dual wrestling titles during the program’s illustrious run. But that didn’t mean there still wasn’t a little pre-championship nervousness. “You get a little butterflies — still a ... [Full Story »] 

EJCHS doubling up on rivalry games this weekend

Wednesday, January 11. 2012
THE EAST Jackson basketball teams are gearing up for a hoops rivalry gauntlet this weekend. The Eagles and Lady Eagles host nearby Jefferson Friday and then make the short trip to sister school Jackson County Saturday. “This weekend will be a lot of fun and we should have big crowds at both places,” East Jackson boys’ coach Brian Turner ... [Full Story »] 

Title time again?

Wednesday, January 11. 2012
JHS heads to state duals after romping through area tourney AFTER rising to regional and national success last month, a battled-tested Jefferson wrestling team has turned to matters in-state this month. Namely championships. The Dragons romped through the area duals this past weekend and now aim for their 11th straight state duals title. ... [Full Story »] 

Wrestling: Panthers end duals on a down note

Wednesday, January 11. 2012
WHILE there were positives to take from this past weekend’s area duals, Jackson County wishes it could have re-written the ending. The Panthers (22-5) lost their final match to Banks County to finish fourth-place. Had Jackson County won, it would have wrestled Elbert County for second place and the chance to go to state. “To fall in at ... [Full Story »] 

Tuesday night basketball scores: JHS boys nab huge win at Elbert

Wednesday, January 11. 2012
JEFFERSON moved into second place in Region 8-AA South with a 61-57 victory over subregion co-leader Elbert County Tuesday on the road. Austin Thompson led Jefferson (9-7, 4-1) with 21 points, which included converting 10-of-11 free throws. He went 5-for-6 in the fourth quarter as the Dragons pulled out the victory. “I thought it was a huge ... [Full Story »] 

Girls’ basketball: Lady Panthers inconsistent in loss to Elbert

Wednesday, January 11. 2012
THE JACKSON County girls (6-12, 3-2) suffered through an uneven performance in a 53-38 road loss to Elbert County Friday to drop to 3-2 in subregion play. Victoria Fontana led the Lady Panthers with 11 points. Mason Garland and Macey Latty each added eight. “Story of two halves tonight (Friday),” coach John Hawley said. “Great team ... [Full Story »] 

Boys’ basketball: Jackson County boys fade in fourth against Elbert County

Wednesday, January 11. 2012
THE JACKSON County boys gave coach Britt Beaver as good a three quarters of basketball as he could have asked. His Panthers went stride-for-stride with subregion co-leader Elbert County Friday on the road before succumbing in the final quarter in a 65-44 loss. The Panthers were outscored 23-8 in that period. “It’s unfortunate that it ended ... [Full Story »] 

Boys’ basketball: Dragons get even with Commerce

Wednesday, January 11. 2012

Girls’ basketball: Lady Dragons score weekend wins

Wednesday, January 11. 2012
JEFFERSON got past rival Commerce 58-38 Saturday for its fourth win in five games. The Lady Dragons — who haven’t lost to Commerce in years – beat the Lady Tigers 56-13 earlier this year but this game wasn’t quite as easy for Jefferson. “I thought Commerce played really well,” Jefferson coach Jason Gibson said. “I thought they ... [Full Story »] 

Boy’s basketball: Eagles lose despite 22 points from Reed

Wednesday, January 11. 2012
CASEY REED poured in a career-high 22 points Friday for East Jackson but the Eagles (4-10, 0-3) still fell to Banks County 65-58 at home. Nathan Crumley added 11 points for East Jackson, which trailed 29-24 at the half and 48-36 at the of three quarters. “They shot the ball extremely well early on, which put us playing catch up all night,” ... [Full Story »] 
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