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Tigers advance to basketball post-season, briefly

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Wednesday, February 22. 2012
Commerce advanced to its fourth consecutive post-season basketball tournament following the team’s opening win over Athens Academy in the Region 8-A Tournament. But the Tigers’ momentum was short-lived. Eventual champion Athens Christian, followed by Hebron Christian Academy, dispatched Commerce on Friday and Saturday in the semifinal and ... [Full Story »] 

Spring sports round-up

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Wednesday, February 22. 2012

Football: East Jackson’s Alford picks Mars Hill

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Wednesday, February 22. 2012
WITH a quick signature and the donning of a cap Tuesday night, East Jackson’s Cody Alford fulfilled a dream a long time in the making. The Eagle tight end and linebacker has signed to play college football at Mars Hill, a Division II school in western North Carolina. “I’ve always wanted to play college football, ever since I was 5 years ... [Full Story »] 

Wrestling: Chandler caps season with third-place finish

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Wednesday, February 22. 2012
EAST JACKSON’S Jeff Chandler completed his late-season run in style, finishing third in the 285-lb. class Saturday at the state meet at Gwinnett Arena. Chandler dropped to the consolation bracket after a semifinal loss to eventual champion Destry Walker from Cook County, but rebounded with a win over Bradley Rossen from East Laurens and Matt ... [Full Story »] 

PHOTOS: East Jackson at state wrestling meet

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Sunday, February 19. 2012

EJCHS wrestlers advance

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Thursday, February 16. 2012
BOTH East Jackson wrestlers who qualified for sectionals have made it to the sport’s biggest stage in the state. Eagle heavyweight Jeff Chandler finished third at the weekend sectionals at Dublin and 113-lb. wrestler Garrett Lott took seventh as both move on to the state meet at Gwinnett Arena this week. Wrestling action starts Thursday at 5 ... [Full Story »] 

Basketball: 19 local players make All-8-AA South teams

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Thursday, February 16. 2012
NINETEEN local basketball players were named to the All-8-AA South teams released this week. The Jackson County girls were well represented with five players making the list, including two first-teamers — Danni Cunningham and Victoria Fontana. Katie Phillips, Mason Garland and Macey Latty were honorable mention selections. Jared Scott was the ... [Full Story »] 

McClure a favorite in state meet this weekend

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012
Chance McClure rallies his athletics around one concept his dad conveyed to him early on in life. “Hard work beats talent and talent doesn’t work hard,” McClure said. “That’s something my dad (Chip McClure) taught me. Just keep working hard and good things will come.” McClure, 16, already has accomplishments that speak to his ... [Full Story »] 

Evaluations set at rec department

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012
The Commerce Parks and Recreation Department posted its schedule for youth baseball and softball evaluations, which happen this week on fields behind the department’s office at 204 Carson Street. Evaluations are conducted to help coaches establish competitive balance. Pee wee softball (ages 6-8) and pee wee baseball (ages 7-8) evaluations are ... [Full Story »] 

Basketball: Lady Eagles fall to no. 3 seed Tuesday

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Wednesday, February 15. 2012
The East Jackson girls' season came to a close with a 45-29 loss to no. 3 seed Union County Tuesday in the first round of the 8-AA tournament. Taylor Patrick led East Jackson (6-21) with seven points in her final game as a Lady Eagle. East Jackson won three days earlier to earn a spot in the tournament, led by Kayla Thomas. Thomas enjoyed her ... [Full Story »] 
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