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Morgan County senior running back Jaydon Dosey dives for the pylon trying to score. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County senior running back Jaydon Dosey dives for the pylon trying to score. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs knock off No. 7 Monroe Area

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Morgan County (4-1) upset Class 3A’s No. 7 Monroe Area 35-17 this past Friday in a non-region game. The win was special for the Bulldogs, who had not beaten the Purple Hurricanes since 2019. Now, after consecutive top-10 wins, Morgan is up to the No. 7 spot in Class 3A rankings this week.
Greene County junior R.J. Monford (7) brings down an Oglethorpe County ball carrier. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Greene County junior R.J. Monford (7) brings down an Oglethorpe County ball carrier. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Tigers win war of attrition over Patriots

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Greene County was able to avenge last year’s loss by defeating Oglethorpe County 14-7 last Friday in a closely contested game.
Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs battle back to beat Gamecocks

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia battled back after trailing at the half to defeat South Carolina 24-14 this past Saturday. The Gamecocks came out swinging and quarterback Spencer Rattler proved why he’s among the best quarterbacks in the conference.
Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (77) holds up Cash Jones (32) after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs win over South Carolina last week. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (77) holds up Cash Jones (32) after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs win over South Carolina last week. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Top-ranked Georgia set to face UAB

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
No. 1 Georgia (3-0) is set to face UAB (1-2) Saturday in Athens for its fourth straight home game. The Bulldogs and Blazers have met three previous times, with the most recent being in 2021 in Athens.
Bulldogs’ senior Ryan Henderson mashes a single up the middle in a loss to Prince Avenue on Aug. 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs’ senior Ryan Henderson mashes a single up the middle in a loss to Prince Avenue on Aug. 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs softball on hot streak, get set for final stretch

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Morgan County softball has been hot as of late, winning six of its last nine heading into this week. The Bulldogs are 12-6-1 overall and 8-1 in region play following Tuesday’s league loss to Harlem.
The Titans’ offensive line blocks the Hurricanes’ defensive front last Friday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Titans’ offensive line blocks the Hurricanes’ defensive front last Friday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Game Preview: Titans turn attention to Loganville Christian Academy

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team travels to Loganville this Friday to take on Loganville Christian Academy (LCA) at 7:30 p.m. • Series Record: Lake Oconee Academy leads the all-time series, 1-0. • Last Meeting: Lake Oconee Academy defeated Loganville Christian Academy 15-14 in 2022.
Chloe Manville (15) gets to serve in a match against Washington-Wilkes during the 2023 season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Chloe Manville (15) gets to serve in a match against Washington-Wilkes during the 2023 season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Volleyball Titans have terrific start to region play

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 21, 2023
At Lake Oconee Academy, volleyball is another program that is quickly on the rise, and it has shown why in the past month. Since August 22, the Lady Titans have only lost one match a few weeks ago to Oglethorpe County.
With Jackson Hewatt (3) providing cover, Evan Bennett (7) makes his way across the goal line for Gatewood’s first touchdown last Friday night in a 17-8 win over Briarwood. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With Jackson Hewatt (3) providing cover, Evan Bennett (7) makes his way across the goal line for Gatewood’s first touchdown last Friday night in a 17-8 win over Briarwood. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood beats Briarwood, remains undefeated

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Gatewood boosted its unbeaten record to 4-0 last Friday with a 17-8 win at home on Sammons Field against Briarwood Academy.
Greene County head coach Terrance Banks leads his team out onto the field in one of the Tigers’ first games of the field. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County head coach Terrance Banks leads his team out onto the field in one of the Tigers’ first games of the field. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tigers wax Warriors to stay perfect

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Greene County started its season off on a mission, and it continued at Wilkinson County this past Friday. The Tigers (4-0) dominated the game from start to finish, defeating the Warriors 41-6 in Irwinton.
LOA quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) throws as pass on the run as he’s flushed out of the pocket. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

LOA quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) throws as pass on the run as he’s flushed out of the pocket. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans fall to Patriots at home

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 14, 2023
After starting the year off 2-1, the Lake Oconee Academy football team was knocked back down a notch by Oglethorpe County last Friday night. The Titans lost 20-7 to the Patriots in a tightly contested battle – allowing two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter to end the game.
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