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Sports & Recreation November 9, 2006
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Running rampant
Jones is region 8AA champ, boys and girls head to state
By JARED PUTNAM
     Both the boys and the girls cross country teams are heading to state finals this week, after each squad claimed a spot as one of the top four teams in Region AA. "We're just excited," said Head Coach Jackie Hughes. "We're glad to be
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Senior Night
By JARED PUTNAM
     Union County High School celebrated Senior Night Friday, in addition to Football Homecoming ceremonies, as the Panthers fell 41-0 to North Oconee in the final home game of the season.
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JV Panthers cruise past Cats 34-0
Union finishes season with convincing win
By JARED PUTNAM
     The UCHS junior varsity football team closed out their schedule on a high note last Thursday, defeating the Rabun Cats 34-0 to end the season. Quarterback Kolt Owenby ran for four touchdowns and threw for another. Wide receiver Clay McConnell had big catches during the game, including a 38-yard touc
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Junior Golfers converge on The Ridges
     The Tri-County Junior Golf Association held another tournament. This fourth event was held at The Ridges Resort and Country Club and was sponsored by United Community Bank of Hayesville, NC. Glenda Cheeks from the bank was on hand to great the players before they took to the course. In appreciation
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'As good a shot as any'
By RICK MINTER
     No matter how this weekend's Checker Auto Parts 500 turns out for Denny Hamlin, he can take satisfaction in how much his fortunes have improved in the 12 months since his first Cup appearance at Phoenix International Raceway.
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Rick Minter's OBSERVATIONS
     Some key storylines as the Cup Series heads to Phoenix:
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History lesson
A look back at events that helped shape the sport
     If there had been a few more seasons like 1992, there's a good chance no one would be talking today about the Chase for the Nextel Cup. In '92, under the old season-long formula, the sport saw one of the most dramatic championship battles ever.
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STANDINGS
     NEXTEL CUP Following the Dickies 500 1. Jimmie Johnson
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Catching up with ... Robbie Loomis
     Robbie Loomis, longtime NASCAR crew chief, is vice president of racing operations at Petty Enterprises. He oversees preparation of the No. 43 Dodge driven by Bobby Labonte and the No. 45 Dodge of Kyle Petty. Although the Petty cars haven't been up to par in recent seasons, Labonte has four top-10 fi
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NUMERICALLY SPEAKING
     22 Top-10 finishes this season by Jimmie Johnson, tops among Nextel Cup drivers.
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Racing
Dave Blaney has bright future-first win
By GREG ZYLA
     Q: Greg, I just had to write about Dave Blaney's victory in the Charlotte Busch Series race. He is a class guy, and everyone is happy he won. It was his firstever win, and I know you believe in him from your past comments about his future with Toyota. - Carla, Ohio
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Sports Quiz
By CHRIS RICHCREEK
     1. Who managed the Kansas City Royals to their only World Series championship?
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North Georgia Rapids at Lanier Aquatics Fall Invitational
     The North Georgia Rapids Swim Team, sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountain Fitness Club, traveled to Gainesville, Georgia recently for the always ever popular Fall Invitational Swim Meet. Although the team had a small number of swimmers compete, those swimming continued to show significant improvement
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Lady Mountain Lions win Region XVII Soccer Championship
     The Lady Mountain Lions won the Region XVII Soccer Championship Tournament Saturday, October 28, defeating Darton College.
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