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Raiders open state tournament play Friday

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Friday, May 9. 2008

The Madison County baseball team will travel to Marist Friday to open the Class AAAA state tournament. By Ben Munro Madison County might be facing an Atlanta school it hasn’t seen in a dozen years in the first round of the state playoffs, but its brand of baseball should look strikingly familiar. Raider head coach Charlie Griffeth said the ... [Full Story »]

SPORTS COLUMN: Raiders have made memories at new field finally

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Friday, May 9. 2008

By Ben Munro References to Madison County’s glory days in baseball are usually limited to what happened at a field that no longer exists — “that little ball park across the street with all the dirt in it,” as head coach Charlie Griffeth once called it. When the diamond Raiders relocated across the street back in 2005 from their old ... [Full Story »]

Column: Remembering The First Lady of Racing

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Friday, May 9. 2008

With the recent historic victories of Danica Patrick in Indy car and Ashley Force in NHRA Funny Car competition, that leaves one big question left to be answered. When will the glass ceiling be broken in NASCAR? Pundits are pointing towards the aforementioned Patrick as the one who could make that piece of history come true. It’s been ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS Kiddie Camp basketball

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Friday, May 9. 2008

JCCHS is hosting the Lady Panthers’ ‘Kiddie Camp.’ The basketball camp is open to everyone in elementary school, first through fifth grades... The camp runs June 23 through June 26, Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The cost is $70 dollars per child and there is a sibling discount available. The cost includes a t-shirt and ... [Full Story »]

Commerce Ends Season With Back-To-Back Wins

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Friday, May 9. 2008

By Brandon Reed The Commerce Tigers ended their season on a high note last week by picking up victories against Towns County and Prince Avenue. The wins came on the heels of a loss on Tuesday, April 29, to Lakeview. The Tigers ended their 2008 campaign with a 5-16 overall record, and 5-13 in the region. Lakeview Commerce traveled to Lakeview ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS alumni football

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Friday, May 9. 2008

The Jackson County football program is hosting an alumni football game. The alumni game is on the same day as the Red and Black game where all graduation years are welcomed. The games are scheduled for May 17, at 5 p.m.

Baseball seniors honored

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Friday, May 9. 2008

Jackson County Comprehensive High School honored the seniors on the Diamond Panthers team Monday, April 28. The 10 seniors honored were: Matt Bolt, catcher and first baseman; Matt Broom, pitcher and shortstop; Trevor Booth, pitcher, second and third baseman; Michael Powell, outfielder; Josh Farmer, outfielder; Sean Johnson, first baseman; Blake ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Close Out Season With Losses

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Friday, May 9. 2008

The East Jackson Eagles closed out their baseball season by being swept doubleheader at Rabun County last week. The losses left East Jackson with a 7-17 overall record, and 6-13 in the region for the year. The losses left East Jackson in tenth place in the 8-AA region standings. Game One The Eagles kept it close in game one, and going into the ... [Full Story »]

JHS golf team takes fifth in state.

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Friday, May 9. 2008

The Jefferson Lady Dragons golf team has a lot to be proud of, finishing fifth in state and having a team member finish as the Individual State Runner-up. The State Tournament was in Waycross at The Lakes golf course. The team had shot a 190 for the tournament, which won the ladies fifth place, the highest Jefferson has ever finished in the ... [Full Story »]

Hawks end regular season with win

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Friday, May 9. 2008

BY KRISTI REED Region champions Mill Creek ended the 2008 regular season last week with a big 7-1 win against Peachtree Ridge. The win sealed the Hawks region 7-AAAAA championship and gave Mill Creek some much needed momentum headed into the playoffs. Though the Hawks had already clinched the title, Mill Creek head coach Doug Jones said it was ... [Full Story »]

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