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SNAPSHOTS: Preseason softball

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Wednesday, August 8. 2012

Red Raiders to kick off season Aug. 10

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Wednesday, August 8. 2012

Madison County students hit the books again Aug. 10. And the bats hit the ball that same day. Madison County’s varsity softball team will host defending AAA state champion Oconee County at 7 p.m. next Friday at the high school. Red Raider coach Doug Kesler is hoping for a large turnout. All students get in free. “There’s no football that ... [Full Story »]

53 Madison Co. football players earn weightlifting distinction

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Monday, August 6. 2012

Madison County’s Chris Smith may be new as a head coach, but his philosophy on winning is pretty old school — you got to put in the work. The first-year head coach said he made it very clear to his players that he expected a commitment to the weight room this offseason. His players listened. A total of 53 earned the annual “men of ... [Full Story »]

State champ softball team falls in regionals

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Friday, August 3. 2012

By Dallas Bordon This season’s Madison County Senior League All-Star girls softball team accomplished something they had attempted for several years — win the state championship. That task was taken care of two weeks ago in Monroe. Next on the list was a shot at winning the Southern Regionals in Ft. Myers Florida. But it was not in the ... [Full Story »]

State champ softball team falls in regionals

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Friday, August 3. 2012

Summer a busy time for Wildcats' Miller

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Thursday, August 2. 2012

Most high school football coaches will quickly tell you the summer is vital to preparation for the upcoming season. Apalachee High School offensive coordinator Joel Miller would certainly agree. “To me, the summer is possibly the most important time,” Miller said. “In the spring, we were successful in implementing our core plays, we use ... [Full Story »]

Tigers Ready To Go Full Speed

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Thursday, August 2. 2012

Yesterday marked the end of the GHSA’s required five-day acclimation period, and the beginning of full-contact, padded practices for the Commerce Tigers. The acclimation period is just one of several new rules instituted by the GHSA to address heat-related safety issues. The five-day rule stipulates that teams can work out only in helmets and ... [Full Story »]

Stephenson Begins 40th Season As CMS Head Coach

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Thursday, August 2. 2012

Jimbo Stephenson has reached a milestone in his coaching career. As this season commences, he will begin his 40th year as the head coach of Commerce Middle School’s football team. Stephenson began his coaching tenure in 1973 under none other than Commerce High School’s legendary football coach, Ray Lamb. “Coach Lamb called me at home ... [Full Story »]

Knights begin preseason work for varsity play

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Wednesday, August 1. 2012

The new school year has not started at Bethlehem Christian Academy but there was plenty of teaching and learning going on Monday morning. The Knight football players were on the practice field, working in shorts and helmets for the upcoming 2012 season. This fall will be a major step forward for the BCA program as they will play a complete, ... [Full Story »]

Defense to be key for Lady Doggs

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Wednesday, August 1. 2012

With seven players returning for the 2012 season, the Winder-Barrow High School fast-pitch softball team will have plenty of game experience this fall. Led by seniors Kylie Smith, Marissa Merrill and Kristen White, the Lady Bulldoggs will move into a new region as they seek to qualify for the postseason. WBHS moves to Region 8-AAAAA leaving ... [Full Story »]

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