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Column: Exciting BCHS fall seasons ahead

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

With last Friday night now behind us, the football season has started and is gaining momentum. The lines in the sand are once again drawn and rivalries are renewed for another year. While BCHS got off to a rocky start, coach Blair Armstrong’s leadership will help the Leopards pull together as the team works for a repeat showing at the state ... [Full Story »]

EJCHS Spanks West Hall Spartans 55-26

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Thursday, September 3. 2009

It was just the kind of night the East Jackson faithful were hoping for. After the rains cleared out, the East Jackson Eagles took to a wet, muddy field to beat the West Jackson Spartans 55-26 in the opening games for both teams. The Eagles will travel to Fannin County Friday to face the Rebels, who are coming off of a 24-18 victory over Gilmer ... [Full Story »]

This week: Madison Co. @ Winder-Barrow

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Wednesday, September 2. 2009

Who: Madison Co. (0-1) @ Winder-Barrow (0-0) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: W. Clair Harris Stadium, Winder Series: Winder-Barrow leads 16-7 Last meeting: Madison Co. 44, Winder-Barrow 7 (2008) Notes: Winder-Barrow enters the game coming off an off week last Friday … Madison County trails the all-time series with Winder-Barrow 16-7, but has ... [Full Story »]

Panthers pummel Bobcats for 44-0 win

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Wednesday, September 2. 2009

For the second year running, the Jackson County Panthers have opened up their season with a victory over Our Lady of Mercy, coming away with a whopping 44-0 win. It was a historic game for the Panthers. The win was the first shut out for JCCHS football in 19 years, and the largest margin of victory for the Panthers in 16 years. Next up for the ... [Full Story »]

Year two of Corley era begins Friday

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Wednesday, September 2. 2009

Ben Corley knows how much work his players have put into preparing for the 2009 season. Now the second-year head coach hopes that work will pay off when the season begins Friday as Madison County pays W. Clair Harris Stadium a visit for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. “Our kids are excited about getting going,” Corley said. “We have worked hard for ... [Full Story »]

Softball Raiders surge into Sept.

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Wednesday, September 2. 2009

MCHS off to 10-1 start, routs Apalachee 10-1 last Thurs. Madison County proved it can win the close ones in the region. Now, the Raiders have shown they can win rather convincingly, too. Madison County is off to a 10-1 start, having trounced defending 8-AAAA North champion Apalachee 10-1 last week (Aug. 27). Madison County (10-1, 3-0) pounded ... [Full Story »]

Raider runners out to beat the clock in ‘09

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Wednesday, September 2. 2009

Second-year Madison County High School cross country coach Tim Cornett hopes to be writing “PR (personal record)” next to a lot of his runners’ times this fall. With a host of runners returning this year, there’s potential for improved times across the board, he said. “We expect individual time improvement from last year to this year, ... [Full Story »]

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