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Fields nails down clutch save in CWS

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Ben Munro
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Wednesday, June 18. 2008
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Hull’s Joshua Fields further cemented his place in University of Georgia baseball lore. [Full Story »] 

’08 MLB DRAFT: Fantastic Fields

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Ben Munro
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Wednesday, June 11. 2008
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Hull’s Joshua Fields gears up for College World Series, professional baseball [Full Story »] 

’08 MLB DRAFT: Jeffers signs with Brewers

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Ben Munro
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Wednesday, June 11. 2008
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No need for a third time.

The second time was the charm for Ben Jeffers.
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’08 MLB DRAFT: Hart nabbed by Braves in 44th round

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Ben Munro
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Wednesday, June 11. 2008
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There was an interesting phone call placed to the Hart house last week. [Full Story »] 

7-and-8 baseball all-stars start tourney this weekend

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Ben Munro
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Wednesday, June 11. 2008
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Madison County’s 7-and-8-year-old baseball all-stars will start District 7 tournament play Saturday at the Madison County Recreation Department. [Full Story »] 

‘It’s like you’re just waiting for your break’

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Wednesday, June 11. 2008
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Former MCHS golfer trying to fight his way up the pro golf ladder

ATHENS — Working his way through a bucket of fresh range balls at the University of Georgia Golf Course, Jay McLuen still shows that polished, dexterous swing he had as a Madison County High School golfer a decade ago.
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Raiders looking for pitchers

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Ben Munro
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Wednesday, June 4. 2008
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One needs only to do the math to figure out to know where the diamond Raiders’ needs lie.

Madison County lost two pitchers who accounted for 13 of 20 victories last year, so all eyes will be on the pitchers’ mound during the summer exhibition season.
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Boys’ team eying defense and free throws in summer session

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Ben Munro
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Wednesday, May 28. 2008
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Raider head basketball coach Steve Crouse hopes a strong, pressing defense can be his team’s calling card this year and he’ll stress that philosophy during the summer session.

Following a 4-21 season, Madison County started summer workouts this past Tuesday. Crouse said the team will spend much of its time focusing on elevating its pressure defense to create more opportunities for offense. [Full Story »] 

Final four team happy to be back on court — even if it's just summer ball

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Ben Munro
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Wednesday, May 28. 2008
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There's been a lot text messaging going on in May within the Lady Raider basketball program.

Head coach Dan Lampe, fresh off a rookie season in which he guided Madison County to the Final Four, was eagerly using the cell phone feature to remind his players about the details of summer practice.
Just in case they didn’t already know. [Full Story »] 

Raiders shine in scrimmage

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Zach Mitcham
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Wednesday, May 21. 2008
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But still plenty of work to do over summer

By Zach Mitcham

Raider cheerleaders — for the only time in 2008 — cheered for both teams Friday. And there was plenty to holler about during the annual Red and Gray intrasquad scrimmage.
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