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WBHS, AHS teams shine during Wildcat tournament

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Wednesday, December 16. 2009

It was a quality showing for both the Apalachee High School and Winder-Barrow High School wrestling teams this weekend at the AHS Wildcat Round Robin event. The Mat Bulldoggs, coached by Chad Horne, took third at the event while the host Mat Wildcats, led by Jim Stoudenmire, were fourth. Both coaches agreed it was an impressive showing against ... [Full Story »]

Lady Raider coach still trying to gauge team

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Friday, December 11. 2009

Despite a 5-2 record and a quality win over Salem earlier this year, Madison County girls’ basketball coach Dan Lampe is still trying to size up his squad seven games into the season. The Lady Raiders recorded a lopsided victory Tuesday — beating Heritage 60-41 — but Lampe didn’t get many answers in a victory over a struggling foe. ... [Full Story »]

Red Raider basketball team now 6-1 following close wins

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Friday, December 11. 2009

Though its last two wins came with no style points attached, the Madison County boys’ basketball team is off to its first-ever 6-1 start under coach Steve Crouse. Madison County rallied to beat Brookwood, 62-59, Saturday in Danielsville and then outlasted Heritage Tuesday, 62-57, in another tight affair at home. “I want the guys to be ... [Full Story »]

8-AAAA won’t play subdivided football schedule

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Friday, December 11. 2009

The new-look Region 8-AAAA may be subdivided, but its member schools won’t play a subdivided football schedule. By maintaining 11 teams — 8-AAAA lost Monroe Area but picked up Flowery Branch — the region will again play a straight-region football schedule as it has the past two seasons. The region approved that move Wednesday with a 6-5 ... [Full Story »]

MCHS to open 2010 football season with Flowery Branch, tentatively

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Friday, December 11. 2009

Madison County’s 2010 football schedule isn’t official yet, but coach Randell Owens has a pretty good idea how it will look. Owens released a tentative schedule for next year that has the Red Raiders facing nine of the 10 teams they played in 2009. Flowery Branch, Region 8-AAAA’s new team, is the only new opponent on the unofficial ... [Full Story »]

MCHS boasts five all-state softball selections

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Friday, December 11. 2009

Madison County softball players continue to rack up the awards following a 27-4 season. Five Red Raiders earned all-state honors, with Katie Bolin and Samantha LaZear both being named to the first team, while Erin Gibson and Haley Peeples were second-team selections. Olivia Duncan was an all-state honorable mention pick. Coach Doug Kesler said ... [Full Story »]

Mat Eagles Travel To Morgan County Fri.-Sat.

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Friday, December 11. 2009

The East Jackson Wrestling Eagles had a rough time of it over the weekend. The Eagles placed 21st out of 25 teams in the Panther Invitational, scoring 27 points. East Jackson was scheduled to face Loganville, Locust Grove and Lithonia Tuesday. Results were unavailable at press time. The Eagles will travel to Morgan County for a traditional ...

Jefferson falls to North Hall, Oconee

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Friday, December 11. 2009

The Lady Dragons of Jefferson came up short in their bid for their first win of the season last week, as they fell to both North Hall and Oconee County last week. Now the attention turns to their next opportunity, as they prepare to travel to Dawson County to face the Lady Tigers on Friday. Jefferson was the winner of the two teams most recent ... [Full Story »]

Lady Leopards look to defeat rival on Fri.

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Friday, December 11. 2009

The varsity Lady Leopards have two upcoming home games that coach Jerry King wants to put in the win column. Banks County is 1-2 after falling to Rabun County last Friday, 68-34. “We were beaten pretty badly by Rabun,” said King. “They played a hard full-court press that we prepared for in practice but didn't execute well in the game.” ... [Full Story »]

Commerce Prepares For Banks; Hebron

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Friday, December 11. 2009

Two games into the basketball season and the Commerce Tigers are 1-1 after a lopsided win on Saturday. The Tigers opened the 2009-10 basketball season on the road against Johnson, Dec. 1, with a 51-83 loss. Commerce redeemed itself somewhat over the weekend hosting Tallulah Falls for an 80-33 region win. Up next is non-region rival Banks County ... [Full Story »]

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