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Morgan County freshman Cydney Burke (24) tries to pass the ball around a Cross Creek defender in Friday night’s loss to the No. 8 Lady Razorbacks. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman Cydney Burke (24) tries to pass the ball around a Cross Creek defender in Friday night’s loss to the No. 8 Lady Razorbacks. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Dogs snap two-game losing skid, gain momentum

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Morgan County girls basketball team finally broke through with a win earlier this week. The Lady Dogs (18-6, 7-3 Region 4-AAA) were riding a two-game losing skid entering the regular season finale Tuesday at Harlem; however, they were able to down the Lady Bulldogs, 59-47.
Gatewood freshman Matt Allen (12) dribbles the ball inside the lane in transition against the Lions. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gatewood freshman Matt Allen (12) dribbles the ball inside the lane in transition against the Lions. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Gators lose to Lions, conquer Cougars at home

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Gatewood boys basketball dropped its first region game 69-66 last Tuesday at Westminster Christian Academy in Watkinsville but rebounded nicely at home on Friday with a 54-47 victory over Piedmont Academy.
Morgan County senior Reggie Ross (5) drives the lane against Cross Creek guard Quavon Henry (5). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Reggie Ross (5) drives the lane against Cross Creek guard Quavon Henry (5). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bulldogs take new ‘perspective’ heading into region tournament

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Morgan County boys’ basketball has struggled under new head coach Cody Anderson this season. The Bulldogs recently ended the regular season with a 72-65 victory over Harlem; however, they’ve lost three of four heading into next week’s region tournament as the No. 5 seed.
Freshman Natalie Sills (5) shoots for 3 for the Gators. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Freshman Natalie Sills (5) shoots for 3 for the Gators. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Gators’ frustration continues

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Gatewood girls basketball team has had a rough go of it lately. The Lady Gators started region play two weeks ago and dropped consecutive games to Piedmont and Brentwood. They also suffered back-to-back region losses last week, making it four straight.
The Mat Dogs dominated this past weekend at the Area 4-AAA traditional meet. They are sending 13 wrestlers to the Class AAA sectionals. CONTRIBUTED

The Mat Dogs dominated this past weekend at the Area 4-AAA traditional meet. They are sending 13 wrestlers to the Class AAA sectionals. CONTRIBUTED

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3-Peat: Mat Dogs win third straight area meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Morgan County wrestling added another achievement to its resume this past weekend in Harlem. The Mat Dogs competed in the Area 4-AAA meet and left with a first-place finish. Morgan County also had numerous wrestlers punch their tickets to the Class AAA state sectionals.
Lady Tigers’ junior Anirah Merritt (4) sets up in a zone defense eyeing down LOA junior Georgia Bosart (3), who brings the ball up the court. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Tigers’ junior Anirah Merritt (4) sets up in a zone defense eyeing down LOA junior Georgia Bosart (3), who brings the ball up the court. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Tigers lose close region game at home

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Greene County girls basketball team hosted Lake Oconee Academy for the second installment of the region rivalry last Friday evening. The Lady Tigers battled back from an early double-digit deficit and were within one point late in the fourth quarter.
Greene County football player Arkiyus Wright signs his letter of intent to play at Cumberland University during a ceremony last week held on National Signing Day. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County football player Arkiyus Wright signs his letter of intent to play at Cumberland University during a ceremony last week held on National Signing Day. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Tigers’ Arkiyus Wright commits to Cumberland University

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 9, 2023
On the first day of February, Greene County’s Arkiyus Wright signed his letter of intent to play football at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. Family and friends gathered in the school’s theater around 2:30 p.m.
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

PHOTOS: Arkiyus Wright signs with Cumberland University

Lance McCurley
Friday, February 3, 2023
GREENSBORO - Greene County football player Arkiyus Wright signed his letter of intent to play football at Cumberland University on Wednesday.  The 5-foot-10, 165-pound defensive recorded 53 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss through 10 games this past season.
Caroline Jenkins tries to complete a tuck dive during the state meet on Tuesday.

Caroline Jenkins tries to complete a tuck dive during the state meet on Tuesday.

Jenkins, Thurmond make history by competing at state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Morgan County added a new sport this school year and it already has experienced considerable success. The Bulldogs’ new diving team features only two divers in freshman Caroline Jenkins and sophomore Sidney Thurmond; however, both qualified for the state diving championships on Jan.
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Smith: Verne Lundquist

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 2, 2023
When you arrive at Dallas–Ft. Worth Airport, you always notice the sprightly atmosphere that prevails. There may be a recession elsewhere in the country but not in this sprawling metroplex. Like all big cities, Dallas has problems.
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