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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. JANUARY 2, 2020 - PAGE 9A Red raiders triumph over Hampton on Senior Night Photo by Kyle Funderburk Rowan Smith slams an opponent during his win in madison County’s dual victory over Hampton on Senior night. By Kyle Funderburk kyle@mainstreetnews.com Madison County hosted Hampton High School Satur day afternoon for the final home dual of the 2019-20 season, and the final home meet for a group of five seniors with successful records. Madison County defeated Hampton 56-23 including wins in the last six matches and sev en by pin falls. Samual Haral son, Jace Jachimski, Rowan Smith, Austin Kearns, Tristan Poss, Jaxson Hoetzel and Na than Krickle won their matches by pin fall. Hamilton Cooper scored a technical fall in his vic tory. "We finished eighth in the state last year and Hampton fin ished ninth (2018-19 season), so they were right behind us,’’ said head coach Richie Houston. "We were both kind of even last year. Jaxson (Hoetzel) finished fifth last year and beat their kid for fifth place. There were a cou ple of big match-ups." Madison County led 24-23 after eight matches after Hamp ton was docked a point for a post-match incident following a win which cut the Red Raiders' lead to 24-17. Hampton cut the lead to one with another pin fall win. The Red Raiders won the last six matches to leave Hamp ton in the dust. The run includ ed impressive performances by younger wrestlers Krickle and Poss. Despite the huge wins. Houston still doesn’t believe the younger wrestlers are where he expected them to be at this point of the season and shouldered the blame for their development. “We still have got to work on fundamentals," Houston said. “We have got to get more fun damentally sound to win the big matches when we’re at the state tournament. We saw some intes tinal fortitude where guys just gritted through and just didn’t want to lose.. “The big one is Jachimski at 132 lbs. We’ve got eight kids at 126 lbs, guys are wrestling above what they weigh. Ja chimski is giving up 10-plus pounds to a kid who was a state qualifier, who’s a tough kid, who wrestled tough. You could see it in the match, we were out gunned physically. He gutted through and showed some real mental toughness and physical toughness.” Madison County and Hamp ton were tied at 12-12 after the first four matches. Austin Hooper won via forfeit to score Madison County’s first six points. Haralson rolled through a hold late in the first round of his match and turned the rever sal into a pin fall for his victory and six more points for the Red Raiders. Jachimski and Smith won their bouts consecutively to put the Red Raider’s ahead 24-12. Jachimski wrestled a tight, back- and-forth match which saw both competitors trading escapes and reversals in the second round. He took advantage of his op ponent in the third round and scored a pin fall. After back-to-back losses to cut the score to 24-23, Austin Kearns got Madison County back on the right track with a dominant win. The highlights included a takedown and two near falls before scoring the win. Poss and Hoetzel followed with their own pin fall wins. Poss’s match was one of the more en tertaining bouts featuring four lead changes before Poss took over with an escape and take down late in the second round. He followed with a nearfall to end the round ahead 9-5. He started the round with another takedown before pinning his op ponent. Hoetzel's win was less entertaining outside flipping out of a hold for a reversal at the be ginning of the second round. A pin followed soon after. Kettle had Madison County’s only decision win of the contest. He led the entire match before allowing a takedown late which tied the score at 7-7. He turned the tables with a reverse to take a 9-7 lead and held on to win the match. Cooper was unable to score a pin fall, but four near falls and three takedowns allowed him to win 17-1 in the second round. Krickle had one of the faster matches of the dual with a quick takedown and pin fall. MAINSTREET NEWSPAPERS' ALL-AREA SOFTBALL TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR Tybee Denton, Sr. Banks Co. Pitcher Denton had as dominating a season as any player anywhere. She was unhittable in the circle with a 0.47 ERA and a staggering 412 strikeouts, allowing just 13 earned runs and 45 hits in 195 in nings pitched. At the plate, Den ton was a force, hitting .460 with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs in 104 at-bats. The senior finished with a .837 slugging percentage. Den ton's efforts helped lead Banks County to the Class AA state championship and a 32-3 record. She was the Region 8-AA Player of the Year. COACH OF THE YEAR Kelby Cronic, Banks Co. In his first year with the Leop ards, Cronic guided Banks Coun ty to its first-ever state softball title. The season included a Re gion 8-AAA championship and a 32-3 record. Brookley Lewis, Sr. Banks Co. Catcher .368 avg., 7 home runs, 31 RBIs, 42 hits, 10 doubles Jacy Ayers, Fr. Banks Co. First base .438 avg., 1 home run, 16 RBIs, 42 hits, 9 doubles, 1 triple, 35 runs Jewels Ayers, Sr. Banks Co. Outfield .300 avg., 8 RBIs, 27 hits, 5 doubles, 3 triples, 21 runs Kya Santiago, Sr. Banks Co. Outfield .253 avg., 2 home runs, 19 RBIs, 20 hits, 3 doubles, 3 triples, 16 stolen bases, 33 runs Taylor Ann Buckner, Sr. Bethlehem Christian Centerfield .487, 10 RBIs, .556 on-base percentage Lindzie Owen, Jr. Bethlehem Christian Catcher .465 avg., 3 home runs, 11 RBIs, .489 on-base percentage Gabbie Deaton, Jr. Commerce Infield / Outfield .403 avg., 7 RBIs, 27 hits, 1 double, 1 triple Kylee Taylor, So. Commerce Third base / catcher .400 avg., 15 RBIs, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 29 runs Isabel Harrison, So. East Jackson Outfield / shortstop / pitcher .427 avg., 35 hits, 16 stolen bases, .478 on-base percentage, 1.027 on-base plus slugging per centage Sara Beth Allen, Sr. Jackson Co. Pitcher 13-7 W-L, 3.03 ERA, 146 strikeouts, 126.2 innings pitched / .366 avg., 7 home runs, 25 RBIs, 26 hits, 6 doubles, 1 triple / Re gion 8-AAA Pitcher of the Year, Georgia Tech commit Abigail Allen, Sr. Jackson Co. Outfielder .467 avg., 20 RBIs, 42 hits, 4 doubles, 22 runs Whitney Hulsey, So. Jackson Co. Catcher .383 avg., 22 RBIs, 31 hits, 7 doubles Madison Miller, Jr. Jackson Co. Outfielder .460 avg., 9 RBIs, 40 hits, 27 runs, 19 stolen bases Peri Foster, So. Jackson Co. Outfielder .309 avg., 2 home runs, 19 RBIs, 25 hits, 5 doubles, 1 triple Hailey Harpis, Fr. Jackson Co. First base .271 avg., 1 home run, 12 RBIs, 19 hits, 6 doubles, 16 runs Ravyn Saxon, So. Jefferson Pitcher 13-6 W-L, 2.21 ERA, 98 strike outs, 139.2 innings pitched Livi Blackstock, Jr. Jefferson Shortstop .356 avg., 14 RBIs, 36 hits, 1 double, 36 runs, 16 stolen bases Caroline Brownlee, Sr. Jefferson Outfield .348 avg., 29 RBIs, 32 hits, 15 doubles, 2 triples, 21 runs (Selections based off coaches' nominations) Emily Hodnett, Jr. Apalachee Pitcher 17-8 W-L, 1.61 ERA, 150 strikeouts, 134 innings pitched / .423 avg., 3 home runs, 26 RBIs, 44 hits, 12 doubles, 2 triples Madyson Coe, Sr. Apalachee Catcher .446 avg., 1 home run, 21 RBIs, 41 hits, 9 doubles, 5 triples Jill Martinet, Sr. Banks Co. Third base .480 avg., 9 home runs, 46 RBIs, 49 hits, 11 doubles, 1 triple, 34 runs / Region 8-AA Offensive Player of the Year Madi Cronic, Jr. Banks Co. Shortstop .459 avg., 2 home runs, 14 RBIs, 45 hits, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 23 runs Kylee Brooks, Fr. Banks Co. Second base .457 avg., 21 RBIs, 43 hits, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 24 runs Clancy Bourbeau, Jr. Bethlehem Christian Pitcher .405 avg., 12 RBIs, .436 on- base percentage / 3.98 ERA, 34 strikeouts, 51 innings pitched Jadyn Goddard, So. Bethlehem Christian Leftfield .405 avg., 436 on-base per centage Carson Hobbs, So. Commerce First base / pitcher .494 avg., 5 home runs, 33 RBIs, 40 hits, 9 doubles, 26 runs / 6-6 W-L, 1.58 ERA, 57 strikeouts / Region 8-A Player of the Year Maggie Mullis, Jr. Commerce Catcher / third base / shortstop .341 avg., 1 home run, 9 RBIs, 31 hits, 5 doubles Rachel Morgan, Jr. Commerce Pitcher / Infield / Out field 8-1 W-L, 2.65 ERA, 57 strike outs / .389 avg., 6 home runs, 29 RBIs, 37 hits, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 43 runs LESLIE SPORNBERGER JONES, LLC ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Northeast Georgia's Strong, Strategic, and Skilled Defense. Criminal, DUI, Traffic, Commercial Drivers, and Professional Licensing. Trials and Appeals. Phone: (706) 224-0321 www.lesliejoneslaw.com Amber Tullis, Sr. Jefferson Third base .296 avg., 25 RBIs, 29 hits, 4 doubles, 1 triple, 23 runs Abby Beatty, Jr. Jefferson Outfield .304 avg., 1 home run, 13 RBIs, 9 doubles, 31 runs Mackenzie Turner, Jr. Jefferson Catcher .284 avg., 3 home runs, 14 RBIs, 21 hits, 7 doubles, 1 triple Ella Chancy, Jr. Madison County Third base .391 avg., 7 home runs, 48 RBIs, 43 hits, 7 doubles, 28 runs / Region 8-AAAA Player of the Year Emma Strickland, Jr. Madison Co. Pitcher 17-7 W-L, 1.33 ERA, 160 strikeouts, 137.1 innings pitched / .351 avg., 1 home run, 24 RBIs, 33 hits, 7 doubles, 2 triples / Re gion 8-AAAA Pitcher of the Year Kennedy Dixon, Sr. Madison Co. First base .341 avg., 7 home runs, 25 RBIs, 31 hits, four doubles, 21 runs Laken Minish, Sr. Madison Co. Centerfield .424 avg., 15 RBIs, 50 hits, 6 doubles, 1 triple, 38 runs, 30 stolen bases Skylar Minish, So. Madison Co. Shortstop .362 avg., 2 home runs, 16 RBIs, 34 hits, 9 doubles, 1 tri ple, 19 runs Grade Nix, Jr. Madison Co. Catcher .990 fielding percentage, committed just two errors all season Lily Crane, Jr. Madison Co. Pitcher .418 avg., 2 home runs, 20 RBIs, 38 hits, 5 doubles / 5-4 W-L, 3.14 ERA, 42 strikeouts, 55.2 innings pitched Rylee Ernst, So. Madison Co. Leftfield .340 avg., 5 RBIs, 16 hits, 27 runs, 18 stolen bases Claire Strickland, So. Madison Co. Utility .392 avg., 11 RBIs, 20 hits, 5 doubles Lexi Jordan, Jr. Madison Co. Second base .312 avg., 16 RBIs, 30 hits, 4 doubles, 14 runs Rebekah Freeman, Sr. Winder-Barrow First base .481 avg., 5 home runs, 30 RBIs, 38 hits, 7 doubles, 21 runs / Region 8-AAAAAA Play er of the Year finalist, GADC all-state selection Kendal Miller, So. Winder-Barrow Utility .387 avg., 1 home run, 13 RBIs, 29 hits, 4 doubles, 2 tri ples, 15 runs Carlee Schotter, Jr. Winder-Barrow, Designated hitter .456 avg., 14 RBIs, 26 hits, 6 doubles, 10 runs Rachel Harwell, Jr. Winder-Barrow Catcher .361 avg., 7 RBIs, 26 hits, 9 doubles, 10 runs Dayton Power, Fr. Winder-Barrow Outfield .364 avg., 28 hits, 1 double, 15 runs FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH, mmooranK! Let your members know when your group is meeting! I MADISON COUNTY CLEAN POWER COALITION Meets: 7 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. January 16, 2019 February 20, 2019 Madison County Library, Danielsville All Welcome • madcocpc@gmail.com | 706-410-0105 KIWANIS OF JEFFERSON Meetings every 2 nd & 4 th Monday at 1 p.m. Beef O’Brady’s Call (1) 3(15233 to advertise your meeting time, place and date in.. ■DieJactsonHeiald 'TliHih 'TMiMiil|tas •ThelladisoiCoilyJoiiial A HUDSON LODGE 1 #294 F & A.M. 1364 Hospital Rd., Commerce 1st Thursday of each month Meeting 7:30 p.m. • Dinner 6:30 p.m. Cameron Boswell 706-215-4582 | JEFFERSON AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION www.jaba-ga.org Meets 3rd Thurs. • 11:45 a.m. Jefferson City Clubhouse 302 Longview Drive GAINESVILLE CHURCH belonging to Christ Meets for Bible study Wed. 7PM Sun. 9:30AM Worship Sun. 10:30AM 2815 Wallace Road • Gainesville, GA Free Home Bible Study • 770-835-4000 For info call (678) 928-9350 . GCOC.org JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB Meets Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. American Legion Post 56 309 Lee St., Jefferson Jon Howell, President j ho well @ ipafirm.com HALL COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY Meetings at 6:30 p.m. January 13, 2020 February 10, 2020 ^Gainesville Civic Center open to all f 470-577-0095 MADISON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY Meets 4th Sat. @ 10:30am Madison Co. Senior Center 706-789-3336 mcgademocrats.wixsite.com/mcdp Pilot Club of Jefferson Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm Jefferson City Clubhouse 706-367-9313 or 706-693-4715 A ROCKWELL W LODGE F& A.M. 'v\ No. 191, Hoschton, GA 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m. www.rockwelllodge191.com Two blocks behind Larry’s Garage West Broad at Hall Street jte BANKS COUNTY ®§| AMERICAN LEGION Post 215 Meets each 3rd Tuesday, 6 p.m. In Homer, GAatthe American Legion Building on Historic Highway 441 BANKS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. meets first Monday each month 7:00 p.m. in the Banks Co. Historical Courthouse at 105 U.S. Hwy. 441 North in Homer JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB Meets 2nd & 4th Monday Jefferson City Clubhouse 6:30 p.m. *(706) 983-2490 Jimmy Mock, President St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church Mass Schedule: Sat. 4:00 p.m., Sun 10:00 a.m., Monday ■ Friday 12:10 p.m., Spanish Sun. 8:00 a.m. Website: www.stcatherinelabourega.org 706-367-7220 A UNITY LODGE F & A.M. No. 36, Jefferson, GA 1 st Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Tom Hays • 678-316-7492 Borders St. behind Tabo’s jta BANKS COUNTY If AMERICAN LEGION “ AUXILIARY-Post 215 Meets each 3rd Tuesday, 6 p.m. In the American Legion Building at 1350 Historic Homer Hwy., Homer, GA Hoschton Area Business Alliance www.habageorgia.com Meets 3rd Tuesday • 8 a.m. Hoschton Train Depot 4219 Hwy. 53 m JEFFERSON WAMERICAN LEGION Post 56 • Each 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m. Gene Bennett, Commander Phone (706) 757-2288 www.albertgordonpost56.org Tri-County Shrine Club 3 rd Thurs. of each month *7 p.m. Rockwell Lodge 191 JACKSON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY Meetings at 6:30 p.m. Meets 3rd Thursday . /J^ of each month VST Bank OZK " 1465 Old Swimming Pool Rd. Meeting is open to all who wish to attend. www.jcdcga.org