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Both Titan tennis teams win region

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy tennis teams recently struck gold again with a huge accomplishment. A few weeks ago, the boys program came away with its third straight region title after dominating the competition all season long.
MCCSS officials, teachers and students break ground on the new field house at Bill Corry Stadium. CONTRIBUTED

MCCSS officials, teachers and students break ground on the new field house at Bill Corry Stadium. CONTRIBUTED

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MCCSS breaks ground on new $5.7 million field house

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Members of the Morgan County Charter School System recently gathered with many others at Bill Corry Stadium at Morgan County High School for a groundbreaking ceremony for its new field house. According to school officials, the project is set to be completed in October.
Hunter Holder (4) delivers a pitch from mound in a game earlier this season. He’s been one of Putnam County’s reliable arms on the hill in 2023. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Hunter Holder (4) delivers a pitch from mound in a game earlier this season. He’s been one of Putnam County’s reliable arms on the hill in 2023. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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War Eagles gear up for final stretch

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Putnam County baseball team enjoyed some relaxation last week during spring break. Now, the War Eagles are set to begin the final stretch of the season before the start of Class AA playoffs. Putnam County will face region opponents Laney and Westside (Augusta) this week.
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Smith: Kim Braswell

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Kim Braswell, the left-footed placement practitioner for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1970-72 – one of the last of the “toe” kickers – has written a book. It probably won’t make the best-sellers list, but it is an enlightening treatise about a young man who succeeded despite deafness and diabetes.
Junior Lofton Cathey (2) tries to keep the ball away from a Clarke Central defender in Morgan County’s 3-0 win over the Lady Gladiators last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior Lofton Cathey (2) tries to keep the ball away from a Clarke Central defender in Morgan County’s 3-0 win over the Lady Gladiators last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Dogs split games to end regular season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Morgan County girls soccer split two games with non-region opponents last week to end its 2023 season. The Lady ‘Dogs faced two Class AAAAA teams in Clarke Central and Ola at Bill Corry Stadium. Morgan County dominated the Lady Gladiators 3-0 on Tuesday to remain undefeated.
A pair of Lake Oconee Academy players celebrate after a goal last season against Greene County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A pair of Lake Oconee Academy players celebrate after a goal last season against Greene County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Titans finish second in Region 8

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy girls soccer team has found a lot of momentum over the last month, and it comes at an ideal point in the season.
Drew Ainslie (7) gets to set in the batter’s box and awaits a pitch against Hephzibah LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Drew Ainslie (7) gets to set in the batter’s box and awaits a pitch against Hephzibah LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bulldogs remain undefeated in region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Morgan County baseball continued its domination of region teams last week with two more victories. The Bulldogs swept Hephzibah and improved to 6-0 in Region 4-AAA competition. However, in between those two games, Morgan County lost a close decision to non-league opponent Social Circle.
Titans' senior Garrett Payne (11) in the wind-up during a loss to Towns County last Friday in game one of two. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Titans' senior Garrett Payne (11) in the wind-up during a loss to Towns County last Friday in game one of two. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Towns County sweeps Titans in crucial region series

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
In a pivotal region series, Towns County easily swept Lake Oconee Academy last week. The Indians outscored the Titans 17-3 in the three-game stanza, which began last Tuesday.
Drew Love (31) throws out a runner from second base. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Drew Love (31) throws out a runner from second base. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gatewood baseball goes 5-1 to finish region play

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Gatewood Gators went 2-1 as March came to a close in games against First Presbyterian Day, followed by a home-andhome series versus region rival Brentwood.
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