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Morgan County senior Morgan McCormack (12) fights off an Apalachee defender for possession of the ball. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Morgan McCormack (12) fights off an Apalachee defender for possession of the ball. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Lady ‘Dogs ‘wow’ head coach with win over Cross Creek

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Last week, the Morgan County girls soccer team did something in its lopsided Region 4-AAA win over Cross Creek that longtime head coach Anne Stamps had “never seen before.” The Lady ‘Dogs won 14-0 over the Lady Razorbacks, with 13 different players scoring a goal. “I was like ‘wow.
Bulldog senior Mckaylan Williams (right) goes up for a header against a Wildcats' defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bulldog senior Mckaylan Williams (right) goes up for a header against a Wildcats' defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Morgan County boys head into home stretch

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Morgan County boys soccer team heads into its final stretch of the season this week, with four matches left on its 2023 schedule before the Class AAA state playoffs start in April. The Bulldogs entered the week with a 6-2-2 record and a 6-1 mark in Region 4-AAA play.
Aubrey Fortson/File Photo

Aubrey Fortson/File Photo

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Tigers tab Fortson as new wrestling head coach

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Greene County’s wrestling program has seen its ups and downs over the last 30 years, but it’s looking to change that with its most recent hire. The GCHS administration just signed Aubrey Fortson, who will be taking over for former head coach Todd Clifton.
Relief pitcher John Wallace Thompson brings the heat for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Relief pitcher John Wallace Thompson brings the heat for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators feast on Cougars with back-to-back wins

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Gatewood baseball extended their winning streak to four last week. The Gators defeated Piedmont Academy 2-1 at home on March 14, and two days later, the Gators beat the Cougars 9-5 in Monticello.
Seniors Anna Williamson (left) and Madison Hevesy (right) compete for Gatewood in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles, with Hevesy (right) finishing second while Williamson placed third. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Seniors Anna Williamson (left) and Madison Hevesy (right) compete for Gatewood in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles, with Hevesy (right) finishing second while Williamson placed third. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood continues strong track-and-field start

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Gatewood Gators boys’ and girls’ track and field teams got off to a good start in the first week of the season and both looked to continue their success this past Wednesday as they hosted Brentwood, Trinity Christian, Briarwood, John Hancock and Twiggs Academy.
Morgan County senior Drew Stephens (24) takes a lead at first base in a loss to Cherokee Bluff last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Drew Stephens (24) takes a lead at first base in a loss to Cherokee Bluff last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Diamond ‘Dogs blast Salem on Senior Night

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Morgan County baseball evened its record at 7-7 on Senior Night with a 15-0 rout of Salem this past Tuesday. The Bulldogs honored five seniors - Drew Stephens, Jack Harper, Ethan Mizell, Jackson Miller and Brendan Conway before the game at Tracy Brown Field. They each contributed to the victory.
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Smith: The return of offensive coordinator Mike Bobo

Loran Smith
Thursday, March 16, 2023
While I prefer never to begin any essay or treatise with anything negative, I realize that images sometimes become entrenched and often are inaccurate. Dean Martin, for example, was not an alcoholic. The glass you often saw in his hand contained apple juice.
LOA infielder Cameron Kelley (8) drives a ball into right in last week’s 11-1 win over Lincoln County. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

LOA infielder Cameron Kelley (8) drives a ball into right in last week’s 11-1 win over Lincoln County. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Titans begin region play, continue to roll

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy baseball team is currently 10-2 overall and 3-1 in Region 8 Class A Division II competition entering Thursday’s doubleheader against Aquinas in Augusta.
Morgan County freshman pitcher Ty Tillery (23) delivers a pitch from the mound against Cherokee Bluff on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman pitcher Ty Tillery (23) delivers a pitch from the mound against Cherokee Bluff on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Diamond Dogs snap losing streak

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 16, 2023
  MCHS eighth-year head coach Merritt Ainslie told the Lake Oconee News last week that he likes scheduling tough competition for his squad, especially because it will only help them in the long run.
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