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Dallas Dickerson (3) races toward the end zone in Morgan County’s 26-14 win over Hebron Christian last Friday. JIM TURNER/Contributed

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Bulldogs hold off Hebron Christian, pick up 500th win

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Morgan County (3-1) held off a late push by Hebron Christian (3-1) on Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium to secure a 26-14 victory, which marked the football program’s 500th win. Morgan County became the state’s 48th program to reach 500 wins after defeating the Lions.

Mekhi Mews (87) breaks away from Ball State defenders during a 69-yard punt return, which sparked the Bulldogs to score 45 unanswered points. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Mews sparks Georgia win over Ball State

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 14, 2023

After a scoreless first quarter, top-ranked Georgia got the spark it needed Saturday afternoon when wide receiver Mekhi Mews returned a Ball State punt 69 yards to the end zone. The Bulldogs never looked back.

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) during a game against South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

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Bulldogs open SEC play with Gamecocks

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) opens up its SEC slate as it hosts division rival South Carolina (1-1) on Saturday. The Bulldogs are looking forward to extending their home winning streak of 20 games against the Gamecocks, who are coming off a 41-21 victory over Furman this past Saturday.

Gatewood kicker Jayden Daniel (4) was singled out for his consistency in contributing to the Gators’ 20-13 win last Friday over Southland Academy in Americus. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood gets it done in Americus

Ian Tocher

Thursday, September 14, 2023

“We did what we needed to.” That was the assessment of head coach Jeff Ratliff on the performance of his Gatewood Gators last Friday after a 20-13 victory over Southland Academy in Americus.

Bulldogs’ quarterback Davis Strickland (5) gets set to let the ball loose while being chased down by a Hebron Christian defender (9). JIM TURNER/Contributed

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Game Preview: Monroe Area at Morgan County

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Morgan County (3-1) welcomes rival Monroe Area (3-1) to Madison on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 30-23. • Last Meeting: Monroe Area defeated Morgan County 37-13 in 2022. While Morgan County upset Hebron Christian 26-14 last week, Class AAA’s No.

The Titans take the field for a scrimmage against Lakeview Academy on Aug. 11. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Game Preview: Lake Oconee Academy hosts Jasper County

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Lake Oconee Academy football team is hosting Jasper County at Titan Stadium this Friday at 7:30 p.m. for the fifth game of the season. • Series Record: Jasper County leads the all-time series 1-0. • Last Meeting: Jasper County defeated Lake Oconee Academy 27-9 in 2022.

Greene County quarterback Steve Miller stares down an Oglethorpe County defensive lineman during a game last season in Greensboro. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Game Preview: Greene County at Oglethorpe County

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, September 14, 2023

The Greene County football team is traveling to Lexington to play Oglethorpe County this Friday at 7:30 p.m. for the fifth game of the season. • Series Record: Greene County leads the all-time series, 25-3. • Last Meeting: Oglethorpe County defeated Greene County 34-33 in 2022.

Kilgore is tied for the team’s most tackles with 18 through two games.

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Kilgore returns to play in front of family and friends

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Former Putnam County football player Jalon Kilgore returns to his home state this Saturday as the South Carolina Gamecocks travel to Athens to face the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. Kilgore has made an instant impact on the Gamecocks’ defense.

Morgan County sophomore Davis Strickland (5) warms up before entering a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff in August. He passed for two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Strickland, Bulldogs bounce back against Hurricanes

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Morgan County sophomore quarterback Davis Strickland accounted for three total touchdowns, with two through the air and one on the ground, as the Bulldogs defeated Jasper County 35-0 on Friday. It was a much-needed win after Morgan County (2-1) lost to rival Greene County 24-14 in Week 2.

Greene County senior BJ Mullens (3) returns a kickoff against Morgan County on Aug. 25. Mullens scored a pair of touchdowns in Friday’s win over Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers rout Hancock Central behind strong performances by Miller, Mullens

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Greene County played its first road game on Friday at Hancock Central and came away with a 43-6 victory. It was the Tigers' third-straight win over the Bulldogs, and head coach Terrance Banks told the Lake Oconee News that he thought his team played well throughout the game.

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