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Leopard netters advance to region

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Thursday, April 16. 2009

Despite several postponements and rain delays, the Banks County Leopards’ tennis teams finally were able to play the deciding match against East Jackson. Tuesday morning looked like it was going to cause another rain delay, but the clouds cleared and the tennis teams took to the courts to defeat East Jackson and secure a spot in the region ... [Full Story »]

JCCHS travels to Stephens County Thurs.

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

After some rough outings last week that saw losses to Oconee County and Hart County, the Panthers of Jackson County are hoping for a rebound this week as they travel to Stephens County on Thursday. A win will be tall order for the Panthers. The Indians enter play undefeated in the region, and with a 12-2 overall record. In the last meeting of ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson defeats Commerce

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

After a strong week that saw wins against Banks County and Commerce, the Jefferson Dragons go into play tied for first in the region. Jefferson has a 7-1 region record, while North Oconee is 7-2. The lead could be decided this (Wednesday) afternoon, as the Dragons travel to North Oconee to face the Titans. First pitch is slated for 5:55 p.m. ... [Full Story »]

Eagles pick up win over Patriots

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

There was good and bad for the Eagles of East Jackson last week, as they picked up their second region win of the season against Oglethorpe County, then lost later in the week to North Oconee. Next up for the Eagles is a home stand against the Leopards of Banks County this (Wednesday) afternoon. First pitch is slated for 5:30 p.m. Oglethorpe ... [Full Story »]

Wildcats set for stretch run of season

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

Already the Apalachee High School baseball team has surpassed many expectations this spring. The Diamond Wildcats have posted five wins in Region 8-AAAA and are technically not out of the playoff chase. Coach Mike Cavey, in his efforts to build the AHS program into a competitive one, has seen strong performances from several players during the ... [Full Story »]

Diamond Doggs battling for postseason

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Wednesday, April 15. 2009

Winder-Barrow High School baseball coach Brian Smith had hoped for some more offensive output from his team. Perhaps it was the emotion of the moment playing against their cross county rival, but the Diamond Doggs put 17 runs on the board in three innings against Apalachee High School Friday afternoon. The only problem was WBHS was not able to ... [Full Story »]

Lady Raiders breezing through schedule

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Friday, April 10. 2009

MCHS moves to 7-0 in subregion play The Madison County Lady Raider netters continue to steamroll the rest of the subregion. The girls’ team (9-2) trounced Apalachee 5-0 Tuesday, losing just four games the entire afternoon to move to 7-0 in the 8A-AAAA standings. “Again, the weather and wind was very tough to play in, but the girls were ... [Full Story »]

Raider boys notch sixth win in seven matches

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Friday, April 10. 2009

The Madison County boys’ tennis team continued its comeback story Tuesday, beating Apalachee 4-1. Following a pair of rebuilding seasons, the resurgent Raiders are now 7-4 overall, 6-1 in subregion play and winners of six of their last seven matches. “As the season progresses, I’m really excited about how the boys’ team is shaping ... [Full Story »]

A bump in the road

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Friday, April 10. 2009

Madison County squanders big lead in first region loss Madison County’s Monday night game had a familiar start, but an uncharacteristic end. The Raiders watched a 7-1 lead evaporate — as well as their perfect region record — in an 11-7 loss to Heritage Monday in Conyers. The defending region champions struck for 10 unanswered runs over ... [Full Story »]

Raider sharpshooters finish ninth

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Friday, April 10. 2009

The Madison County High School rifle team managed a top-10 finish, placing ninth at the state championships at Ft. Benning. Adapting to the challenge of shooting at electronic targets (the team shoots at paper targets during the regular season), the Raiders fired 1,121, finishing 35 points behind state champion Union Grove. Madison County’s ... [Full Story »]

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