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Madison Co. vs. Rockdale Co. info.

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Friday, August 29. 2008

COLUMN: For what it’s worth, some predictions on Raider and college football

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Friday, August 29. 2008

If the past is any indication, Madison County will play a one-possession affair in its season opener Friday night that might cause heart palpitations for some. After all, five of Madison County’s eight season openers this decade have gone down to the wire (all five being decided by eight points or less). And more often than not, the Raiders ... [Full Story »]

SCOREBOARD: Commerce Tigers Aug. 28

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Friday, August 29. 2008

Softball Wednesday's softball game against Banks County at Commerce was postponed due to inclimate weather. The game has been rescheduled for Oct. 1.

Raider coach wary of Rockdale speed

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Friday, August 29. 2008

Madison County coach Randell Owens has often said that Rockdale County has as good athletes as any “walking the halls.” But it’s the Raiders’ job to make sure the ones in uniform don’t sprint up and down the football field at will Friday night. Madison County opens the season Friday night against what Owens described as a dangerous ... [Full Story »]

Lady Hawks shutout Northview

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

Mill Creek picked up its first region win today with a 4-0 victory over Northview. Morgan Bullock pitched the shutout, striking out seven and giving up only one hit. Bullock also had a strong day offensively, going 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs and three stolen bases. Lauren Stimis was also 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI. Cynthia Parkhurst ... [Full Story »]

Armistice declared in Internet war

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

BY KRISTI REED This Friday's game between Dacula High School and Mill Creek High School got a little more interesting this week thanks to an online war that pitted the two rivals against a common enemy - Newnan/LaGrange. This week, Fox 5 Atlanta’s High 5 Sports held its first ever game of the week poll on the station’s web site. Visitors to ... [Full Story »]

SCOREBOARD: East Jackson Aug. 28

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

Softball Aug. 27 - Wednesday's home opener against the Habersham County Lady Raiders was cancelled due to the weather. There's been no word on if or when the game will be rescheduled. Cross Country Aug. 30 - The East Jackson Eagles girls cross country team placed second at the NorthEast Georgia Cross Country meet at Athens Christian on ... [Full Story »]

Long wait comes to an end

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

For those of you with an impatient nature, (I count myself as one of those) I’m sure you wondered if this week would ever arrive. Well, it has. The Banks County High School football team will take to the field this Friday night for a game that counts in the standings. It’s here folks. It’s time to put the football on the kicking tee and ... [Full Story »]

Column: Long wait comes to an end

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

Lady Leopards find ways to win close contests

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Thursday, August 28. 2008

As Banks County High School softball coach Josh Lord looks over the scorebook from his team’s most recent games he sees a trend. The Lady Leopards have been involved in several close contests and have been finding ways to win them. “This past week was a lot like the first weekend in many ways,” Lord said. “Once again we were involved in ... [Full Story »]

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