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Courtney cruises

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Saturday, February 28. 2009

Lady Raider star scores 38 in state tourney win Madison County entered Friday’s state tournament game with four sick players, but Courtney Freeman was immune to any virus going around – and any defense Hillgrove could draw up. Freeman scored 38 points to lead Madison County (24-5) to a 74-66 victory over the visiting Lady Hawks (17-10) in ... [Full Story »]

Dragons open season with a victory

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Friday, February 27. 2009

he Jefferson Diamond Dragons got their season off to a good start Monday, as they picked up a victory over Riverside Military Academy. The Dragons will next travel to Madison County on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The Dragons came out strong from the start, putting two runs on the board in the first inning, then added ... [Full Story »]

MCHS faces young, but dangerous Hillgrove team

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Friday, February 27. 2009

With a starting lineup that’s battle-tested in the state tournament, Madison County hopes to put its basketball wisdom to use against a much younger foe this weekend. Hillgrove (17-9), which the Lady Raiders play this Friday in the first round of the state tournament, has just one senior and two juniors on its varsity roster. But don’t let ... [Full Story »]

Coach calls state tourney trip ‘a momentum builder’

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Friday, February 27. 2009

The Madison County wrestling team produced no placers at the state wrestling tournament at Gwinnett Arena but is all the wiser for the experience. “It was kind of a good momentum builder for next year,” coach Richie Houston said. “I guess the ole saying in wrestling is that you’ve kind of got to be there first.” Cody Phillips (112), ... [Full Story »]

Seniors show the way

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

Raiders return seven seniors off state tourney team Madison County’s veteran players want to make sure last year’s 20-8 season wasn’t a one-and-done type scenario. The Raiders open today (Thursday) at home against non-region Jefferson, hungry for another 20-win season and trip to the state playoffs. “We’ve got a bunch of seniors,” ... [Full Story »]

MCHS gunmen pick off Aquinas

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

Team completes perfect regular season with win Madison County cruised to another win last week and finished another regular season unscathed. The rifle Raiders beat Aquinas 1,125-1,094 at Augusta’s Pinetucky Gun Club last Tuesday to finish the regular season at 6-0. Madison County shoots at the area meet on March 3. Wade Threlkeld led the ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons' season ends with Union loss

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

It was not the ending that the Lady Dragons of Jefferson had hoped for. Jefferson saw their region and state title hopes come to an end last Wednesday, as they were defeated by Union County 46-38 in the first round of the Region 8-AA tournament at North Oconee High School. The teams had split their two previous meetings, with Jefferson ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS’ season ends with loss to Elbert Co.

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

A loss to a strong Elbert County team last Tuesday ended the season for the Jackson County Panthers. The Panthers wrapped up their season with a 3-17 record. It was the third meeting between the two teams of the season. Elbert won both previous meetings, winning 70-40 back on Dec. 9, and 58-44 back on January 27. This time, it was almost a ... [Full Story »]

Mat Panthers place 13th at state tourney

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

The Jackson County Mat Panthers had one champion and a fifth place result at Saturday’s AAA State Tournament at the Gwinnett Arena. Ryan Howe brought home the state championship in the 189 lb. class, while Izzy Carillo-Garcia placed fifth in the 135 lb. class. Jackson County amassed 44 points during the tournament, trailing overall winner ... [Full Story »]

Leopards open season with a win

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Thursday, February 26. 2009

It may not feel like spring yet, but to the Banks County Diamond Leopards it is close enough. The Leopards’ season is off on the right track as Banks won its preseason game 14-3 over Johnson last Friday. Monday, Banks was on the road for the first official game of the season, taking on the Franklin County Lions. The AAA Lions were not much of ... [Full Story »]

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