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Former Morgan County offensive coordinator Loren Purvis during the Bulldogs’ 7-on-7 passing camp last summer at Madison County High School in Danielsville. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Former Morgan County offensive coordinator Loren Purvis during the Bulldogs’ 7-on-7 passing camp last summer at Madison County High School in Danielsville. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Purvis accepts head coaching job at South Effingham

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 11, 2023
For the past two seasons, Loren Purvis has been Morgan County’s offensive coordinator, but will now take on a new role at South Effingham High School, where he was recently named the new head coach. In April, the former Bulldogs’ coordinator and assistant coach announced the news via his Twitter.
The Lake Oconee Academy Titans' tennis team is headed back to the state championship in Rome for a second straight year.

The Lake Oconee Academy Titans' tennis team is headed back to the state championship in Rome for a second straight year.

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LOA heads back to state after defeating Seminole County

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy boys' tennis team played its toughest match of the year last Saturday against Seminole County in the GHSA Class A Division II semifinals, but eventually came out victorious. Both teams were the No.
Brad Evans during a game during the 2022 season. He served as an assistant to former head coach William Thompson for the past few years. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Brad Evans during a game during the 2022 season. He served as an assistant to former head coach William Thompson for the past few years. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Evans earns promotion as GCHS head baseball coach

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, May 11, 2023
After having its first multiple-win season in years, the Greene County baseball program decided to hire its new head coach internally.
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Smith: Wesley Walls

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 4, 2023
CHARLOTTE – With a population of 874,579 as proclaimed by the last census, the Queen City of Charlotte is the 16th most populous city in the U. S. but maintains a small-town feel. Like Atlanta in the ’60s. There is traffic, but it is not debilitating.
LOA senior Harrison Tolleson (10) turns on an inside pitch and drives it into left field during the regular-season finale against ACE Charter on April 19.

LOA senior Harrison Tolleson (10) turns on an inside pitch and drives it into left field during the regular-season finale against ACE Charter on April 19.

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Titans sweep Christian Heritage, make program history to advance

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy baseball made history last week with two huge wins over Christian Heritage. The Titans bested the Lions 6-5 and 3-2, advancing to the next round of the Class A Division II playoffs.
Morgan County junior Zach Moore (13) slides into home plate as the Bulldogs took a 3-2 lead over Columbus in game three on Monday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County junior Zach Moore (13) slides into home plate as the Bulldogs took a 3-2 lead over Columbus in game three on Monday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Morgan falls to Blue Devils in game three

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The series between Morgan County and Columbus in the second round of the Class AAA state playoffs came down a game three, which is where the Blue Devils came away with a big 6-4 win.
Lake Oconee FCA reaches five counties: Greene, Morgan, Putnam, Jasper and Taliaferro. The organization reaches 18 schools and around 1,800 student-athletes in all sports. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee FCA reaches five counties: Greene, Morgan, Putnam, Jasper and Taliaferro. The organization reaches 18 schools and around 1,800 student-athletes in all sports. CONTRIBUTED

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Lake Oconee FCA hosts golf tournament

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, May 4, 2023
This upcoming Monday, the lake area division of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will be hosting a golf tournament fundraiser at the Oconee Course at Reynolds in Greensboro.
The Gators finished second overall with 83 points at the 2023 GIAA Class AA state track meet, only trailing Trinity Christian with 182 points. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Gators finished second overall with 83 points at the 2023 GIAA Class AA state track meet, only trailing Trinity Christian with 182 points. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators finish strong at state meet

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Gatewood boys and girls track and field teams both placed in the top three at the GIAA Class AA state track meet last week. The boys finished in second place with a score of 83 points, and the girls came in third place with a total of 61 points.
Morgan County boys soccer coach Aaron Paul directs players from the sideline of the Bulldogs’ tie with Apalachee High School March 16 in Winder.

Morgan County boys soccer coach Aaron Paul directs players from the sideline of the Bulldogs’ tie with Apalachee High School March 16 in Winder.

Paul reflects on how this Bulldogs’ team was his favorite

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Morgan County boys’ soccer coach Aaron Paul would be remiss if he didn’t say this season’s team was his favorite to coach, especially after how hard his guys battled through adversity all year long. Despite not reaching the third round as the Bulldogs had hoped, Paul enjoyed every second of 2023.
Titans’ No. 2 singles player Willa Kent uses her backhand to return a GMC Prep serve.

Titans’ No. 2 singles player Willa Kent uses her backhand to return a GMC Prep serve.

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LOA boys, girls tennis cruises to Final Four

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Both Lake Oconee Academy tennis programs have advanced to the Final Four of the GHSA Class A Division II state tournament after dominating their competition in the last couple of matches.
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