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Playing it close to the vest

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Friday, August 21. 2009

Raiders won’t divulge much in scrimmage It’s the game of prep football intelligence and counterintelligence. Madison County coaches will scrupulously study film from Rockdale County’s Friday night scrimmage to gather information on their week one opponent. Meanwhile, Rockdale, no doubt, will have its eyes on Madison County’s Friday ... [Full Story »]

Softball Raiders two for two

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Friday, August 21. 2009

MCHS moves to 2-0 with win over Loganville The Madison County High School softball team took down the defending region champions Tuesday to move to 2-0. Madison County built a 4-0 lead and held off Loganville late for a gripping 4-3 victory at home. Raider coach Doug Kesler said his team took advantage of opportunities at the plate and on the ... [Full Story »]

New coach has high hopes for volley Raiders

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Friday, August 21. 2009

New Madison County High School volleyball coach Kristin Delay doesn’t waste words when asked if her team has any specific goals for 2009. “Of course!,” Delay said via email. “We want to be in the hunt for the region title this year.” After serving a two-year stint as Madison County’s junior varsity coach, Delay brings plenty of ... [Full Story »]

Sawyer inherits GAS win at Lanier National

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Friday, August 21. 2009

For a while, it looked like Casey Roderick had picked up his second GAS series win Saturday night at Lanier National Speedway. But after failing post-race tech, Braselton’s Shane Sawyer inherited the win, his first GAS victory of 2009. “I really hate it for Casey,” said Sawyer. “We have lost some that way as well. This isn’t the way ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards open with 4-3 record

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Friday, August 21. 2009

The Lady Leopards have just started their season and are already 4-3 overall after opening at the Lanier Point tournament last Saturday and hosting Commerce on Tuesday. The pace will not slow as the Leopards are scheduled to attend the Commerce Invitational tourney this weekend at Veterans Memorial Field in Commerce. The Lady Leopards will ... [Full Story »]

Lady Tigers Host Tourney Sat.

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Friday, August 21. 2009

Results from the Commerce Lady Tigers softball season opener Tuesday afternoon at Banks County were unavailable at press time, but Coach Pam Canup said she’d use the game to firm up her lineup before the Commerce Invitational Tournament this weekend. The Lady Tigers will host Towns County, Banks County, Athens Christian, East Hall and ... [Full Story »]

Lady Eagles finish second at Stephens Co.

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Thursday, August 20. 2009

The East Jackson Lady Eagles softball team got their season underway over the weekend, as they traveled to Stephens County to take part in tournament play Friday and Saturday. Up next, the Lady Eagles will travel north to Habersham County to face the Lady Raiders on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. After a rocky start on Friday, ... [Full Story »]

Jefferson hosts West Hall, Hebron Thurs.

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Thursday, August 20. 2009

The Jefferson High School Lady Dragons volleyball team started their 2009 season this weekend. The Lady Dragons faced Jackson County in a scrimmage game on Thursday, and then took part in a varsity play date at East Jackson on Saturday. They will next take to the court Thursday at home against West Hall and Hebron. Matches are scheduled to ... [Full Story »]

Lady Dragons host Wesleyan Monday

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Thursday, August 20. 2009

Looking to follow up on a strong 2008 that saw them go 18-17 overall and 6-4 in the region, the Jefferson Lady Dragons got their season underway over the weekend in the South Gwinnett Diamond Classic. Next up for the Lady Dragons is a Monday trip to Norcross to face the Lady Wolves of Wesleyan. First pitch is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. The Lady ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers open new season Thursday

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Thursday, August 20. 2009

The Jackson County Lady Panthers volleyball team got warmed up for their 2009 season by taking on the Lady Dragons of Jefferson on Thursday. Jefferson came away with a 3-0 win, with set scores of 25-16, 25-6 and 25-17. The Lady Panthers will officially start their season off on Thursday, as they travel to Cedar Shoals to face off against Cedar ... [Full Story »]

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