Lake Oconee Academy senior Garrett Griffin (6) dribbles the ball away from a GMC Prep defender during a home match on March 17. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff
The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team knew this season would look different.
Coming off a state championship run a year ago, head coach Tyler Mayer made a conscious decision to test his squad early and often.
The result has been a 5-5 start entering this week — an up-and-down record that Mayer believes could pay dividends when it matters most.
“I think that’s the intent,” Mayer said. “You come off…
