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November 1, 2023
SPORTS: James Clemens Jets claims Class 7A Region 4 title, to host Hoover Nov. 10
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The Madison City Council passed the new map for municipal districts last week and the new districts are ready to take effect in the 2025. a e 2A
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A Madison man, who was a former worship leader in Decatur, was arrested again last week. He was already facing other charges for electronic solicitation of a child. Page 3A
The Bob Jones High School volleyball team had plenty to celebrate on Friday after sweeping the super regionals at the VBc to punch their ticket back to the state tournament this week. Photo by Andrew Noles (nolesnestphotography.com).
Bob Jones punches ticket to state tourney after Super Regional win By BOB LABBE bob@themadisonrecord.com
Here is a look at the Bob JOnes High School 2023 Hall of Fame inductees. a e 5A
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The 17th annual YMCA Veterans Prayer Breakfast will be held on Nov. 3 at the Craig and Steven Hogan Family YMCA in Madison.
YMCA to host Veterans Prayer Breakfast on Friday morning By GREGG PARKER gregg@themadisonrecord.com
Kennedy Vaughn goes up in the Lady Patriots Super Regional Tournament win on Friday. Photo by Andrew Noles (nolesnestphotography.com) assists, 9 digs and 3 blocks. Eliza Tyrrell (Sr.) had 5 kills and 1 ace. Riley Lovell (Jr.) had 7 aces, 15 assists and 7 digs. In round two against Thompson (34-7), where the Pats posted a .389 hitting percentage, Vaughn had 15 kills, a .444 hitting percentage and 3 digs, Tyrell had 7 kills, 5 digs, 4 blocks and 2 aces, Mecklenburg post-
ed 6 kills, 19 assists and 8 digs, Jarrett had 11 digs and 3 assists, Lovell scored 1 kill, 2 aces, 17 assists and 6 digs and Anabelle Arnold (Jr.) had 7 kills and a teamhigh .583 hitting percentage. In the finals versus Spain Park (20-20), the Patriots were pushed to the max in the first two games before easing to the See VOLLEYBALL Page 4A
MADISON – A special day is approaching when the community honors individuals who have served in the military. A local tradition, the 17th annual YMCA Veterans Prayer Breakfast will be held on Nov. 3 at the Craig and Steven Hogan Family YMCA in Madison. “We’re honored to host the veterans’ breakfast at our YMCA facility in Madison,” Jennifer Dykes said. Dykes is Marketing and Communications Director at Heart of the Valley YMCA. “This event holds a special place in our hearts as we come together to express our deepest appreciation for the veterans who have dedicated their lives to protect our freedoms.” The event has a unifying atmosphere, according to Jean Downs, who serves as Vice Commander of See BREAK AST Page 8A
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HUNTSVILLE - Nationally ranked at No. 11, the Bob Jones volleyball team has had its eyes peeled on the Class 7A North Super Regional with advancement to the AHSAA State Tournament where last year the Lady Patriots fell in a heartbreaker in the state finals against McGill-Toolen. The squad has 20-20 vision as it clearly won its way back to the State Tournament winning the Regional event held at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. The Patriots whitewashed, 3-0, each of its opponents on their way to the regional title. Those falling to the 52-2 Patriots were Oak Mountain (25-12, 2512, 25-11), Thompson (25-12, 2517, 26-24) and Spain Park (25-23, 25-22, 25-15). “We definitely were trying to stay focused as the tourney was tougher than what the scores showed,” said Jenny Jarrett head coach of Bob Jones. “Homecoming was this week and I was afraid the girls would be distracted. These girls were super focused and had their minds set on advancing to state. They have a lot of energy.” Versus Oak Mountain (26-15) in the opening round, Volleyball Magagine.com national top performers senior and UAB commit Meg Jarrett and junior Kennedy Vaughn both exhibited their nationally known talents. Vaughn had 14 kills with a .591 hitting percentage and Jarrett, daughter of head coach Jenny Jarrett, posted 3 aces, 3 assists and 11 digs. Rachel Mecklenburg (Sr.) had 6 kills, 2 aces, 12