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MCHS sharpens its play

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

Reduced turnovers key in subregion win The Madison County girls’ basketball team answered a turnover-filled loss to Cedar Shoals by going back to the basics. The result was a 55-39 rout of Winder-Barrow Tuesday night. “We took care of the basketball, which was the key from what’s been happening in the past,” coach Dan Lampe said. ... [Full Story »]

Raiders break even at 8-AAAA duals

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

Madison County (21-14) went 2-2 in the 8-AAAA duals, failing to qualify for this weekend’s state duals in Macon. The Raiders earned lopsided wins over Cedar Shoals (72-12) and Monroe Area (72-10) but lost to Heritage (42-19) and Apalachee (47-35). “We are three weeks away from area individual s and hope to see some kids starting to peek at ... [Full Story »]

Coach says Raiders’ effort must improve

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

Madison County’s usual culprits — turnovers, missed free throws and surrendering offensive boards — weren’t the overriding factor in the Raiders’ 69-57 loss to Winder-Barrow Tuesday. “It was a lack of effort on our part,” coach Steve Crouse said. The coach has been preaching strong practice habits all year, but said his team ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Win One, Lose One

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

It proved to be an up and down week for the East Jackson Eagles, as they picked up their second region win of the year against Union County on Tuesday, then lost in a close game to Dawson County on Friday. Next up for the Eagles is a trip to Fannin County on Friday, where they’ll face a 4-4 Rebels team that is looking for its first region ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons face Oglethorpe Friday

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

So far, it’s not been the start to the New Year that the Jefferson Lady Dragons had hoped for. In their first week back since the New Year’s break, Jefferson has dropped games to both Fannin County and Franklin County with the region opener looming on the horizon. Now the Lady Dragons are preparing for their sub-region opener this Friday ... [Full Story »]

Freeman, Phillips named Athletes of the Week

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

Madison County High School basketball player Courtney Freeman and wrestler Cody Phillips were both named Athletes of the Week by the school’s athletic department. Freeman earned the honor by scoring 30 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in Madison County’s 61-53 loss to Cedar Shoals Jan. 9. Phillips actually gained his accolade for his ... [Full Story »]

Panthers host Oconee County Fri.

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

Coming back from the New Year’s break, the Jackson County Panthers were hoping to continue to gain momentum off of a tournament-closing win over Hebron Christian Academy on Dec. 30. It didn’t work out that way, as the Panthers dropped their second loss of the year to Johnson. Up next is a home stand for the Panthers, as they play host to ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS second in area, heads for state

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

The Mat Panthers of Jackson County will be heading to Macon this weekend after earning a berth in the AAA State Duals Tournament. Jackson County went 7-1 in the 8-AAA Area Duals over the weekend at Oconee County High School to finish second, sending the team to the state competition this Friday and Saturday at the Macon Centerplex. “All year ... [Full Story »]

Sawyer takes Shriners Bowl at Lanier

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

As the temperature dropped Sunday night, the heat was on the track as 18 Pro-Late Models did battle in the Ice Cold Shriners Bowl at Lanier National Speedway. With two laps left, Braselton’s Shane Sawyer made the pass on leader Greg Simpson, and held him off after a late caution to take the win. After starting on the outside of the front row ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers move into region play

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Thursday, January 15. 2009

It was another solid week for the Lady Panthers of Jackson County, as they split their last two games with a win over Johnson and a loss to Stephens County Next up for the Lady Panthers is a home stand against Oconee County in region action. Going into action on Tuesday, neither team had recorded a region win so far in the season. The Lady ... [Full Story »]

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