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Morgan County’s Josh Jones (No. 1) sits at the top of the podium after winning the Class AAA 300-meter hurdles state championship. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County’s Josh Jones (No. 1) sits at the top of the podium after winning the Class AAA 300-meter hurdles state championship. CONTRIBUTED

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Morgan County shows out at state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Morgan County track and field sent 13 athletes to the Class AAA state meet in Albany this past week. Out of all the Bulldogs that made it to Albany for the state meet, three placed in four events. Senior Josh Jones won his third-consecutive state title in the 300-meter hurdles.
Morgan County rising senior quarterback Talan Fuller (14) rolls out of the pocket and attempts a pass during a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County rising senior quarterback Talan Fuller (14) rolls out of the pocket and attempts a pass during a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Morgan, Greene wrap up spring football with scrimmages

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 18, 2023
A pair of Lake Country area football programs – Class AAA’s Morgan County and Class A Division II’s Greene County – wrapped up spring practices this week with scrimmages against other programs.
Offensively, the Titans scored 74 goals over the course of 17 matches, giving them a little over four goals a game on average. CONTRIBUTED

Offensively, the Titans scored 74 goals over the course of 17 matches, giving them a little over four goals a game on average. CONTRIBUTED

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Titans get bounced by eventual state champs

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy boys’ soccer team had its postseason cut short after making it to the state quarterfinals for a second straight year.
Greene County’s Henry Mitchell glides over a hurdle at the state meet. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Greene County’s Henry Mitchell glides over a hurdle at the state meet. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Multiple Tigers hit personal records at state meet

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, May 18, 2023
After a successful track-and-field season for both programs, Greene County sent 15 boys and nine girls to the GHSA Class A Division II state meet last Saturday in Columbus. The Tigers placed high in multiple events throughout the day, but the biggest result came in the 4x100-meter relay.
Ainslie won over 150 games as the head coach of Morgan County’s baseball program. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ainslie won over 150 games as the head coach of Morgan County’s baseball program. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Ainslie reflects on time at Morgan County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Morgan County head coach Merritt Ainslie will not be returning next season after eight years at the helm. The Lake Oconee News reached out to Ainslie for comment and he reflected on his time with the Bulldogs. “Baseball is what gets inside you, lights you up,” Ainslie stated.
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Stone: C’est la vie say the old folks

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 11, 2023
We do not accept the undesirable aspects of the human condition. We challenge natural and traditional limitations on our possibilities. We champion the use of science and technology to eradicate constraints on lifespan, intelligence, personal vitality, and freedom.
The Greene County 4X100 relay team passing the baton off between teammates. The group would place second overall at the state meet. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

The Greene County 4X100 relay team passing the baton off between teammates. The group would place second overall at the state meet. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Greene County track and field preps for state meet

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, May 11, 2023
At the end of April, Greene County track and field was preparing for a region championship. Now, the Tigers are getting ready for this weekend’s GHSA Class A Division II state championship meet in Columbus.
Lake Oconee Academy pitcher Trace Wood (4) in the wind-up during game two against Schley County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy pitcher Trace Wood (4) in the wind-up during game two against Schley County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Wildcats sweep Titans in Sweet 16

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 11, 2023
ELLAVILLE – Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball season came to an end last week at Schley County. The Wildcats swept the Titans on Thursday, advancing to the next round of the Class A Division II playoffs. Schley County took game one by a score of 6-0 over Lake Oconee Academy.
From left to right: April McClendon (Area Director for Walton Co), Christian Williams (Ambassador for Lake Oconee Area), Jason McBay (Area Director for Lake Oconee Area), Traci McBay (Administrative Assistant for Lake Oconee Area), Cindy Jones (FCA volunteer from Greene Co - Her husband Steve is our Advisory Board Chairman), Lilly Nelson (Student-Athlete/Volunteer from Lake Oconee Area), Jessi Fincher (Metro Director for Piedmont Area) LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

From left to right: April McClendon (Area Director for Walton Co), Christian Williams (Ambassador for Lake Oconee Area), Jason McBay (Area Director for Lake Oconee Area), Traci McBay (Administrative Assistant for Lake Oconee Area), Cindy Jones (FCA volunteer from Greene Co - Her husband Steve is our Advisory Board Chairman), Lilly Nelson (Student-Athlete/Volunteer from Lake Oconee Area), Jessi Fincher (Metro Director for Piedmont Area) LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Lake Oconee FCA hosts inaugural golf tournament

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Lake Oconee area chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) hosted its inaugural charity golf tournament on Monday at Reynolds Lake Oconee, with more than 100 golfers participating.
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