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One touchdown enough for Heritage, Raiders lose 7-0

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Friday, October 17. 2008

There were few fans and few points to go around Friday in Danielsville. Following day-long showers that pounded North Georgia, Heritage scored once and that would be enough to down Madison County, 7-0, in front of a sparse Raider Stadium crowd. The Raiders’ losing steak grows to five with two games remaining. Neither team scored in a first ... [Full Story »]

Softball Raiders drop opener at sectionals

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Friday, October 17. 2008

MCHS playing Saturday morning in losers' bracket The Madison County High School softball team will have to fight its way out of an early hole at the Class AAAA North Sectionals in Woodstock. The Raiders (21-10) fell 6-0 to Hillgrove (25-10-1) Friday night in a game they trailed only 1-0 heading into the sixth inning. The game was delayed two ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers fast pitch season ends

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Friday, October 17. 2008

he Jackson County Lady Panthers fast pitch softball team wrapped their season up last week with play in the Region 8-AAA tournament. Unfortunately, the season ended with a pair of losses in tournament play last Tuesday. The Lady Panthers ended their season with a 6-26 overall record, but went winless in 12 region games during the season. For ... [Full Story »]

Leopards face tall order in Dragons

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Thursday, October 16. 2008

BY CHRIS BRIDGES Banks County High School football coach Blair Armstrong doesn’t hide the fact this week’s Region 8-AA game against Jefferson is important for his Leopards. “It’s really like a playoff game for us,” Armstrong said. “It is extremely important for us. We are between a rock and hard place in terms of needing region ... [Full Story »]

JHS set to host area tournament Sat.

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Thursday, October 16. 2008

The Jefferson Lady Dragons volleyball team wrapped up their regular season this week, and will be one of two schools to play host to the area tournament, along with East Jackson, starting Thursday. The Lady Dragons were scheduled to host Apalachee and Monroe Area Tuesday night. Apalachee came away with a 0-2 victory over Jefferson in sets of ... [Full Story »]

Going to Woodstock

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Thursday, October 16. 2008

Raiders break three-year state tourney hiatus Last year, Madison County watched as other teams celebrated state tournament berths at the Raiders’ expense. This time, it’s someone else dealing with that pain. Madison County is headed to Woodstock — Ga. that is. By virtue of two wins at the region tournament, Madison County will make a ... [Full Story »]

Opponent’s record doesn’t seem to add up

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Thursday, October 16. 2008

It’s total cliché, but Heritage would have Madison County coach Randell Owens’ vote for the best 2-4 team around. Looking at video footage, Owens said it’s hard to believe the Patriots — with all their talent and athleticism — are two games below .500. “You look at the scores and then you look at the game on the film and the scores ... [Full Story »]

Madison Co. vs Heritage info., season stats

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Thursday, October 16. 2008

Raiders outrun Jags

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Thursday, October 16. 2008

Madison County out-legged Cedar Shoals by a point Tuesday at home as the cross country season starts to wind down for the Raider runners. Sparked by senior Jazmond Taylor’s first-place time of 18:27 Madison County was able to nip the visiting Jaguars, 27-28. Alexia Suparkorndej led the girls’ effort with a fifth-place time of 26:33, but the ... [Full Story »]

Column: Saying goodbye has never been an easy thing

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Thursday, October 16. 2008

“Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes, a farewell is necessary before you can meet again and meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.” ••• I admit I haven’t been looking forward to writing this column. On one hand I have good personal news. In fact, in can be termed great. On the other hand, it ... [Full Story »]

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