Eagles Travel To West Hall Friday To Open Season

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
Last year was full of many firsts for the East Jackson Eagles, as the team worked hard to get the program off to a good start in its first year of existence. Friday night will mark the beginning of another first for the Eagles, as they travel to Oakwood to face West Hall for their first game as a team in region 8-AA. Kickoff is at 7:30 in ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce Plans A 'Black Friday' For Jefferson

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
The countdown to football season is almost at zero, and for members of the Tiger Nation, Friday night can’t get here fast enough. That’s because not only is it the kickoff of another season of Commerce Tiger football, but it’s a chance to garner a little revenge for last year’s bitter defeat at the hands of the Jefferson Dragons. To add ... [Full Story »] 

Hawks, Falcons wage Internet war

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
BY KRISTI REED This Friday night, Dacula High School and Mill Creek High School would like nothing better than to see the other team lose. But until noon today, the two schools have united to fight a common enemy – Newnan/LaGrange. This week, Fox 5 Atlanta’s High 5 Sports held its first ever game of the week poll on the station’s web ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders snap three-game losing skid

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
Improved hitting and defense paired with a sturdy pitching performance earned the Madison County High School softball team a much-needed victory last Thursday. Megan Kesler surrendered just five hits in seven innings while Abby Atkinson, Heather Echols and Haley Peeples all drove home scores as Madison County topped Heritage, 4-1. The victory ... [Full Story »] 

Softball Raiders snap three-game losing skid

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
Improved hitting and defense paired with a sturdy pitching performance earned the Madison County High School softball team a much-needed victory last Thursday. Megan Kesler surrendered just five hits in seven innings while Abby Atkinson, Heather Echols and Haley Peeples all drove home scores as Madison County topped Heritage, 4-1. The victory ... [Full Story »] 

Football notebook: The good and the bad from Friday’s scrimmage

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
The highlight Friday’s scrimmage with Franklin County was a 47-yard screen pass from Jacob Owens to tight end Claude Johnson that went for a touchdown in Madison County’s 16-13 loss. But there were other focal points from Friday’s practice game with the Lions, both good and bad: • Cedrick Bush provided Madison County’s only other ... [Full Story »] 

Johnson TD highlights scrimmage

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
It took just two plays under the lights for the Raiders to bring fans to their feet for the first time in 2008. Madison County scored on the second play from scrimmage in its 16-13 loss to Franklin County in Friday’s exhibition when Claude Johnson took a screen pass from Jacob Owens for a 47-yard touchdown. Thanks to two interceptions and a ... [Full Story »] 

For what it’s worth, some predictions on Raider and college football

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
If the past is any indication, Madison County will play a one-possession affair in its season opener Friday night that might cause heart palpitations for some. After all, five of Madison County’s eight season openers this decade have gone down to the wire (all five being decided by eight points or less). And more often than not, the Raiders ... [Full Story »] 

Hawks, Falcons wage Internet war

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
BY KRISTI REED This Friday night, Dacula High School and Mill Creek High School would like nothing better than to see the other team lose. But until noon today, the two schools have united to fight a common enemy – Newnan - Lagrange. This week, Fox 5 Atlanta’s High 5 Sports held its first ever game of the week poll on the station’s web ... [Full Story »] 

BCSO arrests 52 people last week

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Thursday, August 28. 2008
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office made 52 arrests during the past week. Those arrested and their charges include: •Athea Emmett Brown, 41, 3764 Valpariso Circle, Decatur, probation violation. •Jason Randall Chance, 41, 24 Autry Road, Auburn, theft by conversion. •Bobby Jack Crowe, 42, 279 Holly Drive, Winder, probation violation. ... [Full Story »] 
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