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Two Tiger defenders trap senior Lawson Shurling (20) in the backcourt midway through the first half when Greene County started its defensive run. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Two Tiger defenders trap senior Lawson Shurling (20) in the backcourt midway through the first half when Greene County started its defensive run. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Tigers’ defense helps topple Titans on the road

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Greene County boys’ basketball team got back on the right track by beating a region rival last Friday night to start the new year. The Tigers traveled to Lake Oconee Academy for their first region game of 2023 and defeated the Titans 47-37.
Titans’ guard Jada Williams (22) returned from an injury she suffered earlier in the week to play against the Tigers. One of Williams many baskets made in the first half. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Titans’ guard Jada Williams (22) returned from an injury she suffered earlier in the week to play against the Tigers. One of Williams many baskets made in the first half. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Titans defend home court against Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ basketball team defended its home court last Friday night when region rivals Greene County came across town to the Titans’ gymnasium.
Lady Dogs sophomore Jaden Young (14) takes the ball at the top of the key against LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs sophomore Jaden Young (14) takes the ball at the top of the key against LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Dogs, Lady Dogs begin region play

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Morgan County boys’ and girls’ basketball teams began Region 4-AAA play last week. After going 2-1 at the Chuck Miller Classic over the Christmas break, the Bulldogs fell to the Academy of Richmond County (ARC) 59-54 on Friday evening in Augusta.
ESPN’s Rece Davis (left) interviews Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) following the Bulldogs’ 65-7 victory over the No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs n the 2023 CFP national championship game on Monday, Jan. 9 at SoFi Stadium. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

ESPN’s Rece Davis (left) interviews Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) following the Bulldogs’ 65-7 victory over the No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs n the 2023 CFP national championship game on Monday, Jan. 9 at SoFi Stadium. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Back-to-Back: Bennett leads Bulldogs in rout of TCU

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
INGLEWOOD, CA. — Georgia head coach Kirby Smart called a timeout with 13 minutes left in the fourth quarter to let quarterback Stetson Bennett soak the moment in.
Morgan County forward Jaturi Brown (1) drives the lane in a loss earlier this season to Eastside. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County forward Jaturi Brown (1) drives the lane in a loss earlier this season to Eastside. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: 'Dogs have successful outing at Chuck Miller Classic

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Morgan County boys’ basketball competed in the Chuck Miller Classic over the holiday break. The Bulldogs went 2-1 in the tournament, which was held at McDonough High School. Morgan County first faced Class 4A’s Stone Mountain (1-7) last Tuesday.
Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart displays the Peach Bowl trophy after the Bulldogs secured their trip to Los Angeles to face TCU. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart displays the Peach Bowl trophy after the Bulldogs secured their trip to Los Angeles to face TCU. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Georgia to play TCU for national title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Georgia Bulldogs are headed to the College Football Playoff title game for a second-straight year. The No. 1-ranked Bulldogs will face No. 3 Texas Christian University (TCU) on Jan. 9, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Georgia defeated No.
The Lake Oconee Academy middle school boy’s team won its league championship after defeating undefeated Warren County 45-37. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy middle school boy’s team won its league championship after defeating undefeated Warren County 45-37. CONTRIBUTED

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BASKETBALL: Titans’ middle school team wins league championship

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, January 5, 2023
When looking at the school’s basketball program as a whole, Lake Oconee Academy has seen great development at every level since starting in 2016. Most importantly, the Titans’ coaching staff has started to play a role in player development at the middle school level.
Tanayah Briney (21) bounces a pass inside the paint during a 50-40 win over Eastside on Dec. 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tanayah Briney (21) bounces a pass inside the paint during a 50-40 win over Eastside on Dec. 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Dogs cruise into new year with confidence

Story And Photos By Lance Mccurley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Morgan County girls’ basketball team ended the 2022 part of its schedule on a high note. The Lady Dogs (9-3) competed in the Chuck Miller Classic last week and went 3-0 in the tournament. Morgan County head coach Milfred Franklin is starting to see the pieces come together.
Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

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KOERNER: Magic to start the new year

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Do you believe in magic? Well, I definitely do after last weekend. As the clock struck midnight to roll the world into a new year, I was on the sideline at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Peach Bowl, and if you watched the game, you know what I’m talking about.
Senior point guard Jada Williams (22) tipping off against a Social Circle defender in a game last year. Williams led the Titans in points last Tuesday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Senior point guard Jada Williams (22) tipping off against a Social Circle defender in a game last year. Williams led the Titans in points last Tuesday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Titans down Screaming Eagles in first game of 2023

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ basketball team improved to 11-1 and 2-0 in region play after defeating the Warren County Screaming Eagles 64-55 at home this past Tuesday. The Lady Titans were able to put together a solid offensive performance after starting the game off on a positive note.
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