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Lady Raiders take on Class AAAA’s no. 3 team, Mill Creek, Saturday If coach Dan Lampe wanted his team to be tested over the holiday break, there could be perhaps no better rite-of-passage than going up against one the best teams in the state’s largest classification. Madison County (8-2) takes on Mill Creek Saturday as part of the “Shoot ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County beat Heritage soundly in Conyers Tuesday night, but it was still a long bus ride home for coach Dan Lampe. His Lady Raiders (6-1) won 61-32, largely on the strength of a second quarter where Madison County shut out Heritage 21-0. “The girls gave effort for one quarter this game,” Lampe said. “Really, that’s the story.” ... [Full Story »] 

MCHS puts 3-1 record to the test after huge win It might be too early to call these Raiders the “comeback kids,” but Madison County is off to its best start in five years. The Raiders (3-1) find themselves within one victory of matching last year’s season win total after scoring a huge 60-48 road win over Salem Tuesday. “We haven’t ... [Full Story »] 

MCHS girls win third-straight blowout The Madison County basketball team will finish November without having broken a sweat. The Lady Raiders (3-0) won their third game in a row by 29 points or more, beating Cross Creek 73-36 Tuesday on the final night of Madison County’s own Northeast Georgia Shootout. So has the competition been sub-par or ... [Full Story »] 

Dan Lampe wouldn’t mind some heart-stoppers early on this season. In fact, the second-year Madison County coach invites the prospect of playing tough games right now so his team is all the more battle-tested by the time the region schedule is in full-tilt. “To get into game shape and to get the real timing, you just want to be pushed as ... [Full Story »] 

It’s still very early, but opponents might have to devise another defensive game plan for Madison County. As most foes did last year, Brookwood attempted to clog up the middle to limit Courtney and Kayla Freeman Saturday. And the Lady Broncos ended up paying the price. With the outside shot open, Madison County drilled six three-pointers — ... [Full Story »]