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‘Cenergetic’ Raiders are 17-1

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Friday, September 18. 2009

Softball team off to best start in school history There’s plenty of words one could use to describe a team off to a school-best 17-1 start. Coach Doug Kesler likes “cenergetic.” “Our whole is a lot better than our parts,” Kesler said. “We don’t have any stud players, but we’ve got a bunch of good kids.” Madison County’s ... [Full Story »]

‘Cenergetic’ softball Raiders are 17-1

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Brakhage, Owensby lead pack Tuesday

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Friday, September 18. 2009

Corey Brakhage led all Madison County High School runners Tuesday with a third-place finish (19:30) and Dalton Owensby added a fourth-place showing (19:54) as the boys team finished second in a three-team home meet. Madison County (42 points) edged Stephens County (49 points), but finished 10 points off the pace of meet winner Hart County (32 ... [Full Story »]

Panthers compete at Banks County meet

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Friday, September 18. 2009

It was a strong showing for the Jackson County Panthers cross country teams as they traveled to Banks County last week. The girls won the six-team event, with Brittany Aikins winning the event with a 22:41. Rachel Pasko placed second overall in the event, while Sydney Baird finished sixth in her first career 5K event. Mary Collin completed the ... [Full Story »]

JHS places third and seventh at Border Clash

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Friday, September 18. 2009

The Jefferson High School cross country teams traveled to Jekyll Island over the weekend to take part in the first annual Georgia-Florida Border Clash. Jefferson performed well, with the girls placing third overall, while the boys placed seventh out of 14 teams. Top times for the girls included junior Alison Missler taking 11th overall with a ... [Full Story »]

Solid offense keys volley Raiders’ third win

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Friday, September 18. 2009

Behind an efficient offensive attack, the Madison County volleyball team downed East Jackson (25-19, 25-20) Tuesday at home for its third victory of the year. “We had an amazing night of offense,” coach Kristen Delay said. “We had several blocks and numerous kills. The girls worked hard for every point and never gave up.” Madison County ... [Full Story »]

Time Runs Out On Tigers, Lions Win 21-14

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Thursday, September 17. 2009

Time ran out for Commerce last Friday night, just as the Tigers appeared to be on the verge of tying Franklin County in the final seconds. The Tigers started a comeback late in the third quarter after falling behind 21-0. A second Commerce touchdown two minutes into the fourth quarter put the Tigers into position to tie the game, and Commerce ... [Full Story »]

BCHS defeats Dawson, ready for Rabun

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Thursday, September 17. 2009

The Leopards have finally put one in the win column, as Banks County defeated Dawson County 32-21 last Friday. The victory gives the Leopards a much need boost with a 1-1 record, 1-2 overall heading into Friday night’s game hosting Rabun County. The Wildcats are 0-2 in region play with a 17-point scoring average. Banks County is averaging 21 ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Take Second At Rabun Gap

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Thursday, September 17. 2009

The Commerce Tigers made a second-place showing for the start of the cross-country season at Rabun Gap last Thursday. Commerce boys’ team finished second by a score of 28-29 against Rabun Gap while the Lady Tigers did not have enough runners competing to qualify for a team score. according to coach Mark Hale. The girls who competed finished ... [Full Story »]

Eagles Go 3-0 With Win Over Patriots

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Thursday, September 17. 2009

The East Jackson Eagles wrote more school history Friday night, as the football program went 3-0 for the first time in history with a 28-14 victory over the Oglethorpe County Patriots. The Eagles travel to Union County to face the Panthers, who are 1-1 on the season and are coming off a close 31-30 loss to North Oconee last Friday. Kickoff is ... [Full Story »]

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