Habersham Central falls to Madison County, 20-26

It was the battle of the Raiders at Raider Stadium in Mt. Airy Friday, and the Red Raiders of Madison took home the win.

Madison defeated Habersham Central, 26-20. It was Madison’s first win and Central’s second loss of the season.

Next up for Central, the Raiders take on White County on Sept. 6 at home.

Meanwhile, in the BLITZ Game of the Week White County kept their two-game series streak alive against Lumpkin County, winning the neighboring rivalry for the third straight year.

The Warriors defeated the Indians, 49-6.

Friday’s game marked the 50th time the two teams have faced off against one another. White County now leads the series 38-11-1 overall.

Haynes, McMullen help Warriors cruise past Lumpkin [VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS]

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Other area scores

#2 Rabun County 38, North Murray 17

#3 Commerce 49, Athens Christian 7

Hart County 26, Stephens County 13

Banks County 15, Franklin County 7

Dawson County 45, Chestatee 42 (in OT)

Union County 49,  East Hall 8

Gilmer 56, Towns County 12

#2 Buford 41, Jonesboro 0

Johnson 30, West Hall 27

#9 North Hall 16, Jackson County 0

#8 Denmark 41, Cherokee Bluff 0

North Forsyth 21, Gainesville 7

Riverside Military 41, King’s Ridge 13

Strong Rock Christian 20, Lakeview Academy 0 (3rd qtr)

Clarke Central 28, Oconee County 21

Providence Day 43, Rabun-Gap 7


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