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LOA quarterback Ike O'neal (1) gets set to fire a pass to an open receiver. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

LOA stuns Skipstone Academy on the road

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Lake Oconee Academy football team recently went on the road and shocked one of the best teams in the GAPPS association. The Titans defeated the Warriors of Skipstone Academy 44-34 last Friday and found most of their success on the ground against a team that thrives off its own rushing attack.

Georgia wide receiver Mehki Mews (87) breaks away from defenders on a 54-yard touchdown during Saturday’s win over UTMartin. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Bulldogs recover from slow start to beat UT-Martin

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Top-ranked Georgia’s season-opening 48-7 victory over UT-Martin on Saturday had its highs and lows. The Bulldogs struggled out of the gate offensively but overcame the slow start to put up 41 points, with their final touchdown coming from the defense on a pick-six late in the fourth quarter.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) easily finds the end zone on a 4-yard touchdown scramble against the Skyhawks. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Georgia prepares for Ball State

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Georgia (1-0) will host Ball State (0-1) for its second game of the 2023 season on Saturday. The Bulldogs come off a 48-7 win over UT-Martin while the Cardinals lost to Kentucky 44-14 in the opening weekend of the season.

Gavin Hall, who is now at Gainesville, runs away from Morgan County's Jaydon Dorsey (1) in Hebron Christian 35-28 win over Morgan County last year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Game Preview: Hebron Christian at Morgan County

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Morgan County (2-1) hosts fellow Class 3A team Hebron Christian (3-0) on Friday at Bill Corry Stadium. • Series History: Hebron Christian leads, 1-0 • Last Meeting: Hebron Christian defeated Morgan County 35-28 in 2022.

Ian Watson (17) and Logan Waldron (1) celebrate after a touchdown in a game against Towns County on Aug. 25. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Game Preview: Oglethorpe County at Lake Oconee Academy

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Lake Oconee Academy football team is hosting Oglethorpe County at Titan Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m. for the fourth game of the season. • Series History: Oglethorpe County leads the series, 1-0. • Last Meeting: Oglethorpe County defeated Lake Oconee Academy 42-0 in 2022.

Greene County quarterback Steve Miller gets set to throw a pass downfield to an open receiver against Morgan County on Aug. 25. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Game Preview: Greene County at Wilkinson County

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Greene County is set to face Wilkinson Friday on the road for a 6 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Greene County leads Wilkinson County, 9-5. • Last Meeting: Greene County defeated Wilkinson County 28-7 in 2022.

Tigers’ quarterback Steve Miller (1) runs over a Bulldog defender on his way to a 15-yard scramble. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers top Bulldogs, snap losing streak

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, August 31, 2023

The Greene County football team has started the 2023 season out well, with its most recent success coming against the Morgan County Bulldogs. The Tigers hosted head coach Clint Jenkins and company at Tiger Stadium for both teams’ second game of the year and walked away with a 24-14 victory.

Titans’ quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) sits in the pocket ready to launch a pass downfield to an open receiver. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Titans trounce Towns County, pick up first win of season

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, August 31, 2023

The Lake Oconee Academy football team made a statement last Friday after winning its first game of the regular season in convincing fashion. The Titans easily defeated the Indians 27-0, earning them their third shutout victory in program history.

Greene County’s Chris Lowe brings down Morgan County’s Drew Cole as he fights for a first-down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Game Preview: Morgan County at Jasper County

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Morgan County (1-1) travels to Monticello Friday to take on Jasper County (2-0) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 31-4-1 • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Jasper County 65-7 in 2022. Jasper County is off to its hottest start in over two decades.

Greene County senior and captain Chris Lowe (4) scampering towards the end zone after catching a ball from Steve Miller in the second half. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Game Preview: Greene County at Hancock Central

Brendan Koerner

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Greene County football travels a short route down Highway 15 to face Hancock Central for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Greene County leads, 40-6. • Last Meeting: Greene County defeated Hancock Central 27-18 in 2022.

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