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Haedyn Crumbley gets set to serve a ball in a region match against ARC last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Haedyn Crumbley gets set to serve a ball in a region match against ARC last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Crumbley mentally strong for Spike Dogs

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Morgan County volleyball team won its first state championship in program history last season, and current junior Haedyn Crumbley played a crucial role in the Spike Dogs run through the bracket.
The Morgan County Bulldogs defeated the Greene County Tigers, 43-22, in 2022. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Morgan County Bulldogs defeated the Greene County Tigers, 43-22, in 2022. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Game Preview: Morgan County at Greene County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County and Greene County will renew a historic rivalry on Friday night in Greensboro. Series History: Morgan County leads, 31-24-1 Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Greene County 43-22 in 2022. Morgan County has owned its rival over Greene County as of late, winning 10 of 11 since 2010.
Greene County football players (From L to R): Chris Lowe (4), Steve Miller (3), Kevin Wynn (55), and Justin Hill (2) will be the leaders of the team this year. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County football players (From L to R): Chris Lowe (4), Steve Miller (3), Kevin Wynn (55), and Justin Hill (2) will be the leaders of the team this year. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Tigers more comfortable under Banks in year two

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Greene County football program has stayed active this offseason in preparation for the 2023 football season, both on and off the field.
Hill (2) is set to make a big impact for the Tigers on defense in 2023. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Hill (2) is set to make a big impact for the Tigers on defense in 2023. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Hill intent on having successful senior season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Greene County senior Justin Hill has been playing football for only three years, and in that time, he’s transitioned into one of the main leaders in the locker room and on the field.
Ja’Quon Hall (14), Ike O’Neal (7), Cameron Kelley (8), and Reid Davis (9) are some of the Titans’ playmakers that want to continue to improve the Lake Oconee Academy program. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Ja’Quon Hall (14), Ike O’Neal (7), Cameron Kelley (8), and Reid Davis (9) are some of the Titans’ playmakers that want to continue to improve the Lake Oconee Academy program. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Titans aim to be player-led team this season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
After a promising season in 2022, the Lake Oconee Academy football program ramped up its offseason workouts this past summer in order to raise the team’s expectations. LOA second-year head coach Patrick Stewart wants the Titans to come into the regular season playing physical football.
Titans' quarterback Ike O'Neal rushes past Lakeview Academy defenders in a scrimmage on Aug. 11. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans' quarterback Ike O'Neal rushes past Lakeview Academy defenders in a scrimmage on Aug. 11. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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Titans building confidence as a young program

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football program is heading into its second season under head coach Patrick Stewart and third overall. The Titans have made steady progress since their start in 2021.
Bulldog senior running back Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Walnut Grove defenders in a scrimmage last May. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Bulldog senior running back Jay Dorsey (1) runs away from Walnut Grove defenders in a scrimmage last May. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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‘Dogs have unfinished business to attend to

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Morgan County football heads into year three under Clint Jenkins with some unfinished business in mind. The Bulldogs made positive strides in 2022 as they vastly improved, especially after winning seven games compared to four in 2021 during Jenkins’ first year.
Lake Oconee Academy junior Ike O’Neal (7) throws the ball out into the flats to a Titan wide receiver in a scrimmage game against Lakeview Academy. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Lake Oconee Academy junior Ike O’Neal (7) throws the ball out into the flats to a Titan wide receiver in a scrimmage game against Lakeview Academy. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Titans top Lions in fall scrimmage

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team hosted Lakeview Academy in the Titans’ fall scrimmage game last Friday night. The Titans played well under second-year head coach Patrick Stewart, outscoring the Lions 14-7 through four quarters.
Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (left) takes a handoff from quarterback Talan Fuller (right). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back Jaydon Dorsey (left) takes a handoff from quarterback Talan Fuller (right). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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‘Dogs show fight in scrimmage against Bears

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The outcome of last Thursday’s scrimmage didn’t count toward Morgan County’s record, but head coach Clint Jenkins liked the fight his Bulldogs put up against a tough Cherokee Bluff squad. The contest unofficially ended in a 14-14 tie after the Bears scored a late touchdown in garbage time.
A group of Greene County defenders bring down Putnam’s Kaleb Crawford (9) out wide to keep him from breaking off a long run. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A group of Greene County defenders bring down Putnam’s Kaleb Crawford (9) out wide to keep him from breaking off a long run. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Defenses clash in Tigers’ scrimmage against Putnam County

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Greene County football team traveled to Al Reaves Field last Friday to take on Putnam County in the Tigers’ fall scrimmage. Both teams played their starters in the first half and gave the rest of their depth charts experience in the second half.
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