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AHS has strong early showings

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Monday, August 31. 2009

The Apalachee High School volleyball team defeated Alcovy High School last Thursday and pushed Rockdale County to the limit before falling in three sets. The Lady Wildcats, who were 3-1 entering this week, suffered a setback prior to the Alcovy match when Ryan Burke hurt her arm in warmups causing coach Michael Parks to make a lineup change at ... [Full Story »]

COLUMN: Wildcats set for what could be historic year

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Monday, August 31. 2009

“This is the reason you lift all those weights.” — Hall of Fame football coach Bill Parcells during a game as head coach of the NY Giants ••• After months which have included offseason conditioning, working in the weight room, spring practice, summer camps and now preseason practice, the Apalachee High School football team has ... [Full Story »]

Rockdale routs Raiders

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Friday, August 28. 2009

MCHS surrenders nearly 300 yards on the ground in season opening loss Madison County fumbled away the opening kickoff of the 2009 season and little else went its way in a 28-6 loss to Rockdale County Friday. The Raiders (0-1) surrendered 284 yards on the ground and were held without an offensive score, dropping their eighth straight game ... [Full Story »]

Rockdale routs Raiders

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Friday, August 28. 2009

Madison County fumbled away the opening kickoff of the 2009 season and little else went its way in a 28-6 loss to Rockdale County Friday. The Raiders (0-1) surrendered 284 yards on the ground and were held without an offensive score, dropping their eighth straight game dating back to last year. Rockdale County, 5-5 a year ago, recovered the ... [Full Story »]

Rockdale routs Raiders

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Friday, August 28. 2009

Rockdale routs Raiders

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Wildcats defeat improved Monroe Area

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Friday, August 28. 2009

The final score does not indicate how much of a battle the Apalachee High School football team had Friday night in the 2009 season opener. Before pulling away for a 31-7 win, the Wildcats had to scrap, especially in the first half, against an improved Monroe Area High School team, coached by Matt Fligg. The Purple Hurricanes, who were 0-10 last ... [Full Story »]

Dragons, Garner to be honored Saturday

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Friday, August 28. 2009

The Jefferson Dragons wrestling team and former Jefferson wrestler Hunter Garner will be among those recognized by the Northeast Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday. The Northeast Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is located in the Northeast Georgia History Center on the campus of Brenau University. The History Center will recognize athletic ... [Full Story »]

MCHS out to stop Rockdale Wing-T in Friday’s opener

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Thursday, August 27. 2009

The Madison County defense’s daunting task for week one: Stop the Rockdale County wing-T offense that took wings against the Raiders last year. Madison County surrendered 235 yards rushing against the Bulldogs’ wing-T in a 25-14 loss in Conyers in 2008. “They look like last year, just more comfortable in what they’re doing,” Raider ... [Full Story »]

Injury could press backup QB into service

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Thursday, August 27. 2009

Madison County heads into its season opener against Rockdale County not 100 percent sure who will start under center. No. 1 quarterback Jacob Owens left in the second quarter of the Raiders’ 13-0 scrimmage victory over Franklin County last Friday with a shoulder injury and mild concussion. On Monday, coach Randell Owens listed Jacob’s ... [Full Story »]

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