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Softball Raiders rule region

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Saturday, October 10. 2009

MCHS grabs 8-AAAA title, will host first round state playoff series The best softball team in Region 8-AAAA now has its title. Madison County (25-2) downed Apalachee 3-0 Friday in Danielsville afternoon to win the program’s first region championship since 2001. That ’01 team went on to play for the state title. This Raider team begins that ... [Full Story »]

Loganville runs past MCHS

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Friday, October 9. 2009

Turnovers in tough third quarter end Raider winning streak A close Region 8-AAAA game got out of hand seemingly in a matter of seconds Friday night. Leading just 14-7, Loganville outscored Madison County 20-7 in the third quarter -- turning two crucial turnovers into immediate points -- in a 37-22 win over the Raiders in Danielsville. The loss ... [Full Story »]

JCPR holding basketball registration

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Friday, October 9. 2009

Jackson County Parks and Recreation is now holding registration for youth basketball for 2009-10. Registration runs through Saturday, Nov. 7. Costs for ages 5-6 Co-Ed division is $65, 7-8 boys and girls division is $65, 9-10 boys and girls division is $75, 11-12 boys and girls division is $75 and 13-14 boys and girls division is $75. Fee ... [Full Story »]

Dragons travel to EJCHS Tuesday

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Friday, October 9. 2009

The Jefferson Dragon cross country teams traveled to Alexander High School over the weekend to take part in the Asics Alexander Invitational. The girls came away with a ninth place finish, while the boys placed 15th overall. Cara Smith finished highest among the girls, placing 12th with a 21:20. Other finishers included Lauren Phillips with a ... [Full Story »]

Lady Panthers start tourney play Sat.

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Friday, October 9. 2009

Jackson County’s Lady Panthers moved closer to the end of its regular season last week with matches against Tallulah Falls, East Jackson, Apalachee and Madison County. Jackson County now begins preparation for area tournament play, which begins on Saturday at 9 a.m. Jackson County started last Tuesday with a match against Tallulah Falls, ... [Full Story »]

Annual MainStreet Meet Set For Oct. 13

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Friday, October 9. 2009

East Jackson Comprehensive High School will host the seventh annual MainStreet Meet, sponsored by MainStreet Newspapers, on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Teams from East Jackson, Jackson County, Jefferson, Banks County, Madison County and Commerce will take part, with the boys’ race scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. and the girls’ race to follow. Runners ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Look To Stay Undefeated In Region

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Friday, October 9. 2009

The Commerce Tigers started their 2009 region campaign at home with a solid victory over Athens Academy last Friday night. This week the Tigers hit the road headed to Athens to face their second region opponent, Athens Christian. Kickoff is at 7:30. Last week’s win was big. Beating the Spartans gives the Tigers a shot at a higher seeding in ... [Full Story »]

Leopards in a must win situation

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Friday, October 9. 2009

Banks County has one week to prepare for one of the toughest games of its season. Following last Friday’s loss to East Jackson, the Leopards now must win every game left in the season for a shot at the playoffs. This Friday, Banks County is on a bye week, but returns on Oct. 16 to face the undefeated Jefferson powerhouse. “We are obviously, ... [Full Story »]

MCHS to play for region softball title tomorrow

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Thursday, October 8. 2009

5-0 victory over Loganville propels Raiders to finals Defense and pitching dominated for seven innings, but the Raider offense owned the eighth. Madison County (24-1) scored five times in the top of the eighth — with four of those runs coming with two outs — to beat Loganville 5-0 Thursday in the 8-AAAA tournament and advance to the region ... [Full Story »]

MCHS to play for region softball title today

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Thursday, October 8. 2009

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