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Returning starting pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman on the bump during a playoff game against Calvary Day of Savannah last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Returning starting pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman on the bump during a playoff game against Calvary Day of Savannah last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady ‘Dogs begin first season under new coach

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Morgan County softball team kicked off its season Tuesday with a new head coach in Chad Pigg. Pigg was previously the head coach at Harris County and comes in with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He was hired by Morgan County Director of Athletics Doug Connelly in late June.
Greene County alumnus Arkiyus Wright (5) walking off the field during last season’s game against Hancock Central. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County alumnus Arkiyus Wright (5) walking off the field during last season’s game against Hancock Central. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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The Wright Brothers: Arkiyus Wright prepares for fall camp with Phoenix

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Greene County graduate and former Tigers’ football captain Arkiyus Wright strapped up the pads earlier this past Tuesday for the first day of Cumberland University’s fall camp.
Damoio’n Wright during a Grayson football practice this past June in Gwinnett County. CONTRIBUTED

Damoio’n Wright during a Grayson football practice this past June in Gwinnett County. CONTRIBUTED

The Wright Brothers: Damoio’n Wright recognized as one of the top young football coaches in Georgia

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Former Putnam County High School football player and Greene County High School football assistant Damoio’n Wright was recognized as one of the top position coaches in the state of Georgia. An Instagram account called “GAHSFootball, which covers high school sports in Georgia recently ran a poll.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

McCurley: ‘Damn Good Dawg’ defined

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Last weekend, former Georgia running back Sony Michel (2014-2017) announced his retirement from the NFL after just five seasons—but he steps away from football with a pair of Super Bowl rings adorning his sizable fingers.
A Morgan County offensive lineman practices hitting a tackling dummy last week in 90-plus degree heat. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A Morgan County offensive lineman practices hitting a tackling dummy last week in 90-plus degree heat. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Area teams handle the heat wave

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 3, 2023
As Lake Country football teams begin fall camp, coaches and players have to be cautious with this summer’s blistering heat. Programs will have to follow new Georgia High School Association (GHSA) protocols on heat and humidity.
Lady Titans’ Jacy Singleton (10) winds up to pitch to a Washington-Wilkes batter in one of last year’s region contests against the Lady Tigers’. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Titans’ Jacy Singleton (10) winds up to pitch to a Washington-Wilkes batter in one of last year’s region contests against the Lady Tigers’. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Experienced pitching duo to lead Lady Titans in 2023

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Since June 12th, the Lake Oconee Academy softball team has been hitting the diamond about three times a week in preparation for the 2023 season. The Lady Titans recently had their first scrimmage game against Putnam County earlier last week.
Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Faith and family fuel War Eagles’ Beasley

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Putnam County football assistant coach Beau Beasley is a busy individual. When he’s not coaching, he is teaching weight training at Putnam County Middle School, administering to the youth at his church, or being a devoted father and husband.
Tigers’ coach Aubrey Fortson talking with Kevin Wynn (55) and the rest of the defensive line in a game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers’ coach Aubrey Fortson talking with Kevin Wynn (55) and the rest of the defensive line in a game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Area football teams get acclimated for season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 27, 2023
At the beginning of the week, all three Lake Country football teams – Morgan County, Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy – began the state-mandated acclimation week.
Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy players pose for a picture during a camp at the Greene County Recreation Department. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy players pose for a picture during a camp at the Greene County Recreation Department. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene County Recreation Department sees growth

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Over the last two years, Greene County has seen a 6.5 percent increase in population with over 20,000 residents now living in the area.
Morgan County defensive coordinator David Bethea during a padded camp last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County defensive coordinator David Bethea during a padded camp last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bethea named Morgan County's new defense coordinator

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Morgan County football head coach Clint Jenkins recently promoted David Bethea to become the team’s new defensive coordinator after serving since 2021 as the defensive backs coach.
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