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Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in the Dogs' dominant win over Coahulla Creek. SKLYA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Dreylon Brown (10) goes up for a layup in the Dogs' dominant win over Coahulla Creek. SKLYA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County boys trample Colts in first round of playoffs

Skyla Morris
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Morgan County High School’s boys basketball team took care of business in the first round of the GHSA Class 2A state playoffs.The Dogs hosted Coahulla Creek on Feb. 25, cruising to a 76-39 victory to advance to the Sweet 16.
Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition against Tattnall County on Feb. 28. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition against Tattnall County on Feb. 28. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs destroy Tattnall County to advance to Elite Eight

Skyla Morris
Monday, March 2, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team rolled into the Elite Eight on Feb. 28 with a victory over Tattnall County.The No. 5-seed Dogs defeated the No. 12-seed Warriors 76-36 to advance. With the win, they improved to 23-6 overall and extended their winning streak to 16 games.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Anne Donaldson

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 26, 2026
In late 1963, Georgia was experiencing another forgettable football season when UGA President O.C. Aderhold scheduled a meeting with Joel Eaves, the retired basketball coach at Auburn.
Morgan County senior Jatavious Ward placed sixth at state in the 215-pound weight class. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior Jatavious Ward placed sixth at state in the 215-pound weight class. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan wrestling coach recaps season

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Morgan County wrestling season came to a close Feb. 13 at the GHSA traditional state wrestling tournament in Morrow, where the Mat Dogs sent 10 athletes to compete at The Arena at Southlake.
Robert Edwards spent six seasons as head coach of the Greene County Tigers. Now, the former UGA running back is back at his alma mater. FILE PHOTO

Robert Edwards spent six seasons as head coach of the Greene County Tigers. Now, the former UGA running back is back at his alma mater. FILE PHOTO

UGA football hires former GCHS head coach Edwards

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Georgia has hired former Greene County head football coach Robert Edwards to its staff in a support role.Edwards, a legendary running back for the Bulldogs, returns to Athens after building an extensive high school coaching résumé across the state of Georgia.
Greene County forward Dontriel Grable (4) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate during a game against Washington-Wilkes in the Region 8 - A Division II tournament on Feb. 18. JUSTIN RILEY/Contributed

Greene County forward Dontriel Grable (4) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate during a game against Washington-Wilkes in the Region 8 - A Division II tournament on Feb. 18. JUSTIN RILEY/Contributed

Wright believes Tigers are built for state title run

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Greene County boys basketball team is headed to the Class A Division II state playoffs, and head coach Mark Wright believes his team is right where it wants to be.
Morgan County senior guard Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. He scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the region championship win over Rutland. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior guard Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. He scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the region championship win over Rutland. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs repeat as region champs with win over Rutland

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team left no doubt who still sits atop the region.
The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) in the region championship on Feb. 20. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) in the region championship on Feb. 20. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lady Dogs upset Lady Seminoles to win back-to-back region titles

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Morgan County girls basketball team captured the Region 2-2A championship for the second consecutive season with a hard-fought 36-34 victory over Westside (Macon) on Feb. 20.
Denver McCommons was Greene County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging nearly 20 points a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Denver McCommons was Greene County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging nearly 20 points a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers fall in the first round of region tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Greene County girls basketball season came to a close under tough circumstances, but for head coach Steven Hopper, the bigger picture showed signs of real progress for a program built almost entirely on youth.
LOA senior guard Ansleigh Padgett (2) brings the ball up the floor in transition in a game against Greene County on Jan. 17. SKYLA Morris/Staff

LOA senior guard Ansleigh Padgett (2) brings the ball up the floor in transition in a game against Greene County on Jan. 17. SKYLA Morris/Staff

Lady Titans’ season comes to an end

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball season ended with a 31–23 loss to Towns County in the first round of the Region 8 - Class A Division II tournament.
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