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Lake Oconee Academy’s Kallyn Black warming up on the practice green before her 4-under par 68 at last season’s state championship match. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s Kallyn Black warming up on the practice green before her 4-under par 68 at last season’s state championship match. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Black qualifies for 74th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 13, 2023
After being named the GHSA Class A Division II Golfer of the Year, Lake Oconee Academy’s Kallyn Black has continued to improve her golf game by participating in tournaments over the summer. In one of her most recent events, the Lady Titans’ state low-medalist qualified for the 74th U.S.
Elder after scoring a touchdown in a non-region game against Hebron Christian Academy last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Elder after scoring a touchdown in a non-region game against Hebron Christian Academy last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Elder commits, signs with UAB

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Morgan County rising senior Antavious Elder announced his commitment to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) via social media in the early evening of July 10.
Former Gatewood Gators All-State player Weston Wallace enjoys a moment with the national championship trophy after helping UGA secure its second-straight title-winning season. (Photo/UGA Athletics)

Former Gatewood Gators All-State player Weston Wallace enjoys a moment with the national championship trophy after helping UGA secure its second-straight title-winning season. (Photo/UGA Athletics)

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Wallace played a big part on UGA’s scout team

Trey Norris
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Eatonton native and Gatewood Schools alumnus Weston Wallace spent the last three years at the University of Georgia as a member of its back-to-back, defending national championship-winning football team.
Lili Nelson (4) finished in the top six of a qualifier event to represent Team Georgia in the Georgia-South Carolina Challenge Match. CONTRIBUTED

Lili Nelson (4) finished in the top six of a qualifier event to represent Team Georgia in the Georgia-South Carolina Challenge Match. CONTRIBUTED

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Nelson to represent Team Georgia in GSGA Challenge match

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Rising Lake Oconee Academy freshman Lili Nelson recently qualified to play in the Georgia-South Carolina Girls’ Challenge Match as a member of Team Georgia on the last weekend of July.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

University of Georgia demands AJC retract article about sexual assault within the program

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The University of Georgia responded on Tuesday to an article written by Atlanta-Journal Constitution investigative journalist Alan Judd, whose report detailed how the Bulldogs’ football program allegedly handled sexual assault accusations against its student-athletes.
The Greene County 8-and-under All-Star softball team brought home the Georgia Recreational Parks Department state championship on June 22. CONTRIBUTED

The Greene County 8-and-under All-Star softball team brought home the Georgia Recreational Parks Department state championship on June 22. CONTRIBUTED

STATE CHAMPIONS: Greene County 8U softball All-Stars win title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Greene County 8U All-Star softball team won its Georgia Recreation and Parks Department state championship tournament on June 22 at Putnam County’s Poole Recreation Center.
Lake Oconee Academy defenders tackle an Oglethorpe County ball carrier in last week’s padded camp at Titan Stadium. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy defenders tackle an Oglethorpe County ball carrier in last week’s padded camp at Titan Stadium. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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LOA hosts padded football camp

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team has been preparing for its third season by participating in summer workouts on-and-off the field. For the past month, the Titans have put most of their focus into strength conditioning in the weight room and agility skill training on the field.
The Lady Bulldogs with South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley after attending her camp last week. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Bulldogs with South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley after attending her camp last week. CONTRIBUTED

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Lady Dogs learn valuable lessons at Dawn Staley camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Since hiring head coach Dawn Staley more than a decade ago, the South Carolina women’s basketball team has been among the best programs in the nation. Staley arrived in 2008, and since then, the Gamecocks won national championships in 2017 and 2022.
Steve Miller (left) and Kevin Wynn (right) took an unofficial visit to Georgia Tech with Tigers’ head coach Terrance Banks (middle) a few weeks ago. CONTRIBUTED

Steve Miller (left) and Kevin Wynn (right) took an unofficial visit to Georgia Tech with Tigers’ head coach Terrance Banks (middle) a few weeks ago. CONTRIBUTED

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Tigers heating up on recruiting trail

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Last season, a lot of Greene County football players helped the team make the state playoffs for the first time since 2018, and some of them are starting to get recognized by college coaches for their talents.
Greene County quarterback Steve Miller (1) stands tall in the pocket, looking for a wide receiver. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County quarterback Steve Miller (1) stands tall in the pocket, looking for a wide receiver. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers attend 7-on-7 camp at UGA

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Last week, the Greene County football team traveled to Athens to participate in a 7-on-7 tournament hosted by the University of Georgia.
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