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Champs have a challenge

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

Region champion, no. 1 seed MCHS faces dangerous Douglas County If Madison County girls’ head coach Dan Lampe had his way, the Lady Raiders would have already played their first round state tournament game. “The girls are excited, and they’re ready to go,” Lampe said. “I just wish we didn’t have this whole week off … We were kind ... [Full Story »]

State tourney is new territory

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

Red Raiders face Banneker in first round Members of the Madison County boys’ hoops team find themselves in an unfamiliar – but very good — position in late February. They’re still playing basketball. The Red Raiders, who face Banneker Friday, will play in their first state tournament game in 13 years. “Normally, at this time of year, ... [Full Story »]

Boys' basketball: State tourney is new territory

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

Baseball: Young Red Raiders having to get ready on the run

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

Madison County appears to be in the midst of a rebuilding year on the baseball diamond. Trouble is, there hasn’t been much time to rebuild. Inclement weather has sidelined the young diamond Raiders for much of the preseason as the team looks to replace seven seniors off last year’s squad. “It doesn’t even feel like we’ve practiced ... [Full Story »]

Wrestling coach points to next year

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

Madison County didn’t produce any placers at this past week’s state meet, but coach Richie Houston is looking forward to the team’s potential next season. Seven of Madison County’s eight state qualifiers are back, with the exception of senior Tyler Adams. “We have everybody back except Adams, and if our guys put in the time in the off ... [Full Story »]

Tennis teams out for more trophys in ‘10

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

MCHS teams win first two matches As usual, the Madison County High School boys’ and girls’ tennis teams are out to uphold tradition this spring. Or in other words: Winning big. “Both teams have a rich tradition and our goals are to continue those winning traditions,” coach Keith Strickland said. The goals for both teams are identical: ... [Full Story »]

CHS To Host 1st Round Of State Tourney Friday

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

Even if the Commerce Tigers’ season ends in the first round of the state playoffs Friday night, the boys have made their mark this season. Monday night, Commerce won the region title over Athens Christian. The 67-56 victory handed the Tigers’ their first region title in over 30 years. The Tigers will start the state Class A playoffs by ... [Full Story »]

WBHS opens state Friday at home

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Thursday, February 25. 2010

It’s early Monday morning and David Sokol’s thoughts are already on Friday night. The Winder-Barrow High School varsity boys basketball coach is studying game footage of Lithia Springs, his team’s first round opponent in the Class AAAA state tournament. For Sokol and his Bulldoggs, it will be a busy week of preparations. WBHS will host ... [Full Story »]

Tiger Wrestlers Third At State, Place 10 In Finals

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

Commerce waylaid the competition at the Area Tournament and pushed all 14 wrestlers into last week’s traditional state tournament where 10 of 14 competitors placed and the Tigers placed third as a team. Bremen finished first, Gordon Lee taking second, Wesleyan fourth and Bowdon fifth. The state meet was at the Gwinnett Arena. “We had a very ... [Full Story »]

Panthers beat Archer, fall to Morgan County

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Wednesday, February 24. 2010

The post season came to an end last Thursday for the Jackson County Panthers. After picking up a win against Archer on Wednesday, the Panthers fell in their second post season game against Morgan County. Jackson County ends their season 6-19 overall, and 2-11 in region play. Archer The game was close from the outset, as the Panthers hosted ... [Full Story »]

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