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Softball Raiders back on track in subregion race

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Thursday, September 4. 2008
The Raiders nailed down win no. 1 in what they hope will be a nine-game winning streak in subregion play. Megan Kesler fired a complete-game, three-hitter as Madison County (6-4, 1-1) earned its first divisional win with a 2-0 victory over Habersham Central Tuesday. “We still didn’t play like we should, but we played well enough to win,” ... [Full Story »] 

Taylor wins ‘B’ race at ACS

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Thursday, September 4. 2008
Jazmond Taylor was expected to lead the Madison County High School runners this year, and he did not disappoint in the season opener. Taylor, a senior, clocked a 18:35 (believed to be a career-best) to win the B-team race Saturday at the Northeast Georgia Championships at Athens Christian. “I don’t think he’s dipped under 19 (minutes) ... [Full Story »] 

Rocked by Rockdale

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Friday, August 29. 2008
Rockdale County 25, Madison County 14 CONYERS—Rockdale County equaled its win total from last year at Madison County's expense Friday. The Bulldogs went just 1-9 last year but raced out to a 18-6 lead over Madison County and held the Raiders off for a 25-14 victory. It was Madison County’s first loss in a season opener under coach Randell ... [Full Story »] 

Raiders rocked by Rockdale

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Friday, August 29. 2008
Rockdale County 25, Madison County 14 CONYERS — Rockdale County equaled its win total from last year at the Raiders’ expense Friday. The Bulldogs — 1-9 last year — raced out to an 18-6 lead and held off Madison County in the fourth quarter, leaving the Raiders with plenty to ponder heading into week 2. “I think it was a wake-up call ... [Full Story »] 

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: Scores from Friday night, Aug. 29

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Friday, August 29. 2008
Banks County 14 vs. Washington Wilkes 39 Commerce 14 vs. Jefferson 35 East Jackson 27 vs. West Hall 28 Jackson County 16 vs. Our Lady of Mercy 10 Madison County 14 vs. Rockdale 25 Mill Creek 23 vs. Dacula 15 For more on your team see next week's edition of The Commerce News, The Banks County News, The Braselton News, The Jackson Herald, or The ... [Full Story »] 

Madison Co. vs. Rockdale Co. info.

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Friday, August 29. 2008

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

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Friday, August 29. 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 »] 

Raider coach wary of Rockdale speed

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Friday, August 29. 2008
Madison County coach Randell Owens has often said that Rockdale County has as good athletes as any “walking the halls.” But it’s the Raiders’ job to make sure the ones in uniform don’t sprint up and down the football field at will Friday night. Madison County opens the season Friday night against what Owens described as a dangerous ... [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 »] 
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