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PAGE 12A — THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 23. 2021
Region showdown provides
a taste of state
Madison County’s region schedule provides
a taste at times of Columbus, those pres
sure-packed moments in the state playoffs,
when passions run high and games are won
and lost by narrow margins.
That was the case this past week in Jef
ferson where the Red Raiders dropped an
extra-inning game, 8-7, to the Dragons after
drilling the same team at home a couple of
days earlier, 10-2.
“It was a really good high school game,’’
said Red Raider coach Ken Morgan of the
road loss. “Both teams were fired up. Fans
were fired up. It was one of the atmospheres
you don’t encounter much until you get to the
playoffs. It was a pressure-packed atmosphere
and fun to play in. Credit both teams. It came
down to who had the last swing. And they
were fortunate enough to get that hit and beat
us in the last inning.”
Morgan's Red Raiders (13-3, 6-2) are in
position to win the regular-season region
crown — there is no region tournament.
North Oconee is 7-2 in the region, with Flow
ery Branch, 6-3.
“We’re right in the hunt to win the region
championship and getting to host the state
playoffs we hope for the first two rounds,”
said Morgan. “It’s important for us to finish
strong and hopefully secure a region cham
pionship.”
Madison County was scheduled to face
North Oconee on the road Tuesday, but that
was rescheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. due
to the weather. Madison County will face
George Walton at home Wednesday at 5:30
p.m. and Flowery Branch on the road at 5:30
p.m., Thursday.
JEFFERSON 8, MCHS 7
Madison County fell in eight innings on the
road Sept. 17, scoring two in the first inning,
three in the fifth and two in the eighth. The
Red Raiders led 5-3 heading into the bottom
of the seventh, but the Dragons scored two to
force extra innings.
Madison County pulled ahead 7-5 in the top
of the eighth on an RBI triple by Sam Minish,
who was driven home on a fielder's choice by
Riley Ernst. But the Dragons answered with
three runs in the bottom of the inning.
Minish, who finished 7-for-10 in three
games last week with nine RBIs and five extra
base hits, led the Red Raiders, going 2-for-3,
with a double, triple, two runs scored and
an RBI. Ernst was 2-for-4 with a run scored
pressure
Reagan Fulcher cheers for a teammate
during the Red Raiders’ 10-2 win over
Jefferson.
and RBI. Reagan Fulcher went 2-for-4 with
a run scored and two RBIs. Macey Echols
was l-for-2 with a run scored and two walks.
Mary Drayke Summers went l-for-3 with a
run scored and RBI.
Madison County stole six bases in the
game. Those stealing bases included Minish,
Ernst, Reagan Fulcher, Reina Metzler, Riley
Smith and Summers.
Claire Strickland took the loss, giving up
eight runs but only one earned, while striking
out four in seven and two-thirds innings.
MCHS 10, JEFFERSON 2
The Red Raiders defeated Jefferson 10-2
Sept. 15 in a steady drizzle, falling behind
1-0 early, but rallying for three runs in the
third, two in the fourth and five in the fifth
to end the game after five innings due to the
mercy rule,
Madison County tallied seven hits, led by
Sam Minish, who was 2-for-3 with a triple,
three RBIs and a run scored. Claire Strick
land was l-for-2 with two RBIs and a walk.
Riley Smith was l-for-3 with a run scored and
RBI. Skyar Minish went l-for-3 with a run
scored. Reagen Fulcher scored three times,
going l-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base.
Mary Drayke Summers was l-for-3 with a
run scored and a stolen base. Macey Echols
walked three times and scored two runs.
Strickland got the win, striking out five with
four hits and one earned run.
PILOT CLUB SHOWS
APPRECIATION FOR FOOD BANK
The Pilot Club of Madison County recently
“wanted to show our appreciation to the
staff at the Madison County Food Bank
by providing small gifts to brighten their
day.” Pictured (L-R) Pilot members Jayne
Lackey and Karen Westbrook present Gina
Belles Restaurant gift certificates to Bob
bie Rooker (pictured in the center) for
each staff member of the Madison County
Food Bank. “Ms. Bobbi, LeAnn McMullan
and Justin Rooker provide much needed
food and other essential items to those in
need within our community,” said Pilot
Club members. “Thank you Ms. Bobbie,
LeAnn, and Justin for all you do caring for
our Madison County residents!”
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Banks County News • Jackson Herald
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pa. 7,22 JEFFERSON
AMERICAN LEGION
* wear blue run to remember
CIRCLE OF REMEMBRANCE
FOR FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS
Post 56 • Meets 2nd Fri., 8:30 a.m.
Joe Ruttar, Commander
Phone (860) 949-4037
309 Lee St., Jefferson, GA
12969 . _
Tri-County
J Shrine Club
3rd Thurs. of each month
7:00 p.m.
Rockwell Lodge 191
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
12626
JEFFERSON ROTARY CEUB
Meets Tuesdays 12:30 p.m.
American Legion Post 56
309 Lee St., Jefferson
Les Crane, President
les.crane@bhhsgeorgia.com
f&k 15252
HUDSON LODGE
#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 706-215-4282
Pilot Club of Jefferson
Meets 3rd Tuesday of
each month, 6:30 p.m.
Jefferson City Clubhouse
706-367-9313 or
706-693-4715 I26 2 5
12971
MADISON COUNTY
DEMOCRATS
Meet Monthly
For Time, Date & Location:
Facebook:
MadisonCountyGaDemocrats
Or mcgademocrats.wixsite.com/mcdp
1975 BANKS COUNTY
fpi- AMERICAN LEGION
lUpr Post 215
Meets each 3rd Tues., 6 p.m.
In Homer, GA at the
American Legion Building on
Historic Highway 441
/0k 12972
ROCKWELL
LODGE F& A.M.
No. 191, Hoschton, GA
2nd Tues. at 7:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
www.rockwelllodgel91.com
Two blocks behind Larry's Garage
West Broad at Hall Street
BANKS COUNTY 13004
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
Meets first Monday each month
7:00 p.m. in the Banks County
Historical Courthouse at
105 U. S.Hwy 441 North in
Homer, GA
12623
JEFFERSON LIONS CLUB
Meets 2nd & 4th Monday
Jefferson City Clubhouse
6:30 p.m.. (404) 368-4327
Noble (Bo) Jones, President
4660
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
12619
JEFFERSON
|p AMERICAN LEGION
Post 56 • Meets 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m.
Joe Ruttar, Commander
Phone (860) 949-4037
309 Lee St., Jefferson, GA
BANKS county
pi AMERICAN LEGION
AUXILIARY - Post 215
Meets each 3rd Tues., 6 p.m.
In the American Legion Building
at 1350 Historic Homer Hwy.,
Homer, GA
JEFFERSON AREA M2 °
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
www.jaba-ga.org
Meets 3rd Thursday • 11:45 a.m.
Historic Courthouse
Upstairs in courtroom
Call 706-367-5233
to advertise your
meeting
date, time and place.
KIWANIS 8
OF JEFFERSON
Meetings every 2 nd & 4 th
Monday at Noon
Beef O’Bradys
Contact Darryl Gumz at
770-605-6656 for more info.
11067
JACKSON COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Meetings at 6:30 p.m.
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month
uJjp: Bank OZK
^ 1465 Old Swimming Pool Rd.
Meeting is open to all who wish to attend.
www.jcdcga.org
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