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o o 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!” FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH you can list your group’s meetings! Banks County News • Jackson Herald Madison County Journal • Braselton News 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 LAST CHANCE ZL X7 V V I / I LAST CHANCE FIRST TO \ SAVE! Y( A HUGE COLLECTION OF ACCESSORIES. LAMPS, MIRRORS & PICTURES , T . While They Last! A GIGANTIC COLLECTION OF FINE QUALITY AREA RUGS While They Last! K Furniture • Accessories • Design Fine Rugs ALL REMAINING INVENTORY OF HOME FURNISHINGS IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR JUST PENNIES ON THE DOLLAR! LAST CHANCE TO SAVE DURING OUR FINAL HOURS: Today thru Sat 10-7 • Sun 12-5 FINAL DAY: MON, SEPT 2710am to Midnight! DISC VER VISA IjHHg J Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard and approved checks accepted. ^Discounts are off original and regular prices which may or may not have resulted in prior sales. 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