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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

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Bulldogs to host UT-Martin in season opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Defending back-to-back national champion and top-ranked Georgia will open up its season on Saturday. The Bulldogs will host FCS UT-Martin between the hedges at Sanford Stadium in each team’s opener. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and his staff have a lot of respect for the back-to-back OVC champs.
Fellow Gatewood seniors Evan Bennett (7) and Blake Callaway (5) each scored two touchdowns in the Gators’ 35-0 win over the Trinity Christian Crusaders Friday night in Dublin. FILE PHOTO

Fellow Gatewood seniors Evan Bennett (7) and Blake Callaway (5) each scored two touchdowns in the Gators’ 35-0 win over the Trinity Christian Crusaders Friday night in Dublin. FILE PHOTO

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Gators crush Crusaders 35-0 to start season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The result was never in question last Friday night in Dublin, as the visiting Gators dominated the Trinity Christian Crusaders on both sides of the ball in a season-opening 35-0 win for the Gatewood squad.
Kam Geter (6) closes in on a Towns County running back in last week's 27-0 win. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Kam Geter (6) closes in on a Towns County running back in last week's 27-0 win. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Game Preview: Lake Oconee Academy at Skipstone

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team is traveling to Griffin to face Skipstone Academy this Friday at 7:30 p.m. for the Titans’ third game of the season. • Last Meeting: This will be the first meeting between Lake Oconee Academy and Skipstone Academy.
The Titans line up against Lakeview Academy during a scrimmage a few weeks ago. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Titans line up against Lakeview Academy during a scrimmage a few weeks ago. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

George Walton shuts out Titans in opener

Lance McCurley
Friday, August 25, 2023
George Walton Academy defeated Lake Oconee Academy last week, blanking the Titans 14-0 in the season opener. The Bulldogs used their ground game to down the visiting Lake Oconee Academy for a second straight year.
Lander Vickers is ready to make an impact in his senior season for the Bulldogs. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lander Vickers is ready to make an impact in his senior season for the Bulldogs. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Vickers strives for greatness in senior season

Lance McCurley
Friday, August 25, 2023
Morgan County senior Landen Vickers is a player that every coach dreams of having on their team. The veteran inside linebacker is a team-first guy who is the first one in the building and the last out.
Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Social Circle defenders on his first touchdown run of the night. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Social Circle defenders on his first touchdown run of the night. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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‘Dogs rout Social Circle in season opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County football opened up its season with a dominant win over Social Circle this past Friday.The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never let the Redskins even come close, convincingly winning 41-7.
Greene County head coach Terrance Banks leads his team out onto the field before a scrimmage against Putnam County on Aug. 11. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County head coach Terrance Banks leads his team out onto the field before a scrimmage against Putnam County on Aug. 11. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Tigers best Eagles in season opener

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
After playing a physical fall scrimmage against Putnam County, the Greene County football team began the regular season off on a positive note. The Tigers defeated the Eagles of Business Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) Academy 37-12 in a contest where they led the entire time.
Ryleigh Hilsman (11) delivers a pitch from inside the circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Ryleigh Hilsman (11) delivers a pitch from inside the circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Lady Dogs grind out first two wins of the season

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County picked up its first two wins of the season last week against a pair of non-region opponents. The Lady ‘Dogs opened up the year with losses to Social Circle and Franklin County but bounced back to defeat Monroe Area and Greenbrier to even up their record at .500 entering the week.
2023 Spike Dogs’ captain Quinn Butler (6) getting ready to serve the ball at a home match during last year’s regular season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

2023 Spike Dogs’ captain Quinn Butler (6) getting ready to serve the ball at a home match during last year’s regular season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Spike Dogs find streak of recent success

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Morgan County volleyball team, defending title winners of Class 3A, opened up its 2023 season with a difficult slate of games. In a tournament at the start of the year, the Spike Dogs played four games against all types of opponents.
Lake Oconee Academy’s football team running out at the start this season at Titan Stadium. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s football team running out at the start this season at Titan Stadium. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Game Preview: Towns County at LOA

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy prepares to host Towns County at Titan Stadium later at 7:30 p.m. this Friday for the team’s second game of the season. Series History: Towns County leads the all-time series 1-0. Last Meeting: Towns County defeated Lake Oconee Academy 23-0 in 2022.
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