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Panthers sweep East Jackson, fall in Northeast Classic

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

The Lady Panthers started their season off with not one, but four wins over in-county rival East Jackson. Jackson County hosted East Jackson in a scrimmage last Tuesday, August 12, to open the volleyball season for the Panthers. According to head volleyball coach Crystal Colley, the Jackson County Lady Panthers were ready from the start and ... [Full Story »]

Community support vital for success

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

It’s common sense when you think about it. High school athletic programs must have community support to thrive and be successful. Think about it, you don’t see too many winning programs without it. Come to think about it, you don’t see any that I know of. That’s why the scene at the Banks County High School football stadium last Friday ... [Full Story »]

Coach says team ‘just clicks together’

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Raider volleyball coach Kollette Clark hopes team chemistry will take her squad a long way this year, perhaps to a much sought-after trip to the state tournament. One of the keys to this year, the second-year coach said, is that the nucleus of this team paid its dues on the junior varsity circuit last year. “We intentionally kept them ... [Full Story »]

Raiders searching for hitting, sharper defense after tough loss

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

The Madison County High School softball team could use a defensive boost as well as an offensive one, too. The Raiders enter today’s (Thursday’s) game with Heritage, coming off a frustrating 6-0 loss to Loganville Tuesday. Madison County, which dropped to 4-3, accrued more unearned runs (four) than hits (three) in falling to the Red Devils. ... [Full Story »]

Mill Creek thrashes Roswell

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

BY KRISTI REED They call it the mercy rule for a reason. After giving up 12 unanswered runs, the Lady Hornets were probably glad to get off the field after just five innings. Mill Creek scored early in the first when Amberlie Saxon hit a home run deep over the center field fence. The homer sent Alex Rogers across the plate and gave Mill Creek a ... [Full Story »]

Mill Creek thrashes Roswell, will play Jackson County tonight

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Roswell, Jackson County fall to Lady Hawks

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

BY KRISTI REED They call it the mercy rule for a reason. After giving up 12 unanswered runs, the Roswell Lady Hornets were probably glad to get off the field after just five innings on Wednesday night. Mill Creek scored early in the first when Amberlie Saxton hit a home run deep over the center field fence. The homer sent Alex Rogers across the ... [Full Story »]

Mill Creek sweeps opponents in season opener

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

Mill Creek walked away from its first match of the season with wins over Our Lady of Mercy and Hebron. The Lady Hawks beat Our Lady of Mercy in two games, winning game one 25-20 and game two 25-7. Mill Creek followed that win with 25-17 and 25-15 victories against Hebron. For more details, see the August 27 edition of The Braselton News .

Lady Hawks open season

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Thursday, August 21. 2008

BY KRISTI REED After three consecutive region titles and three trips to state, Mill Creek has nothing to prove to anyone but themselves. The eight returning starters have achieved goals that would satisfy most, but this team is not content to rest on its laurels. Wednesday, the Lady Hawks put aside what they have done and turn their focus to ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. High School senior takes second at Hartwell

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Wednesday, August 20. 2008

Kenny Collins, a Madison County High School senior, had one of his best runs for the season finishing in second in the Crate Late Model Class at Hartwell Speedway over the weekend. His father, Robin Collins, took home third in the Street Stock division. Bubba “Hog Rocket” Russell finished third in the Limited Late Model tying him for second ... [Full Story »]

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