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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during the 2022 Peach Bowl Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Photo by Kayla Renie)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) during the 2022 Peach Bowl Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. (Photo by Kayla Renie)

Bulldogs win thriller over Ohio State, advance to CFP title game

Lance Mccurley_
Sunday, January 1, 2023
ATLANTA — No. 1 Georgia overcame two double-digit deficits to defeat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Bulldogs trailed by 14 points in the second quarter and at the conclusion of the third.
The Lady Titans have a starting five full of scorers and is currently averaging about 57 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Lady Titans have a starting five full of scorers and is currently averaging about 57 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lake Country hoops roundup (Week of Dec. 26-30)

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The 2022 high school basketball season started earlier this November, and most Lake Country programs have found success on the hardwood. Lake Oconee Academy, Gatewood, Greene County and Morgan County have all taken this holiday break to prepare for the next half of the season.
The Georgia Bulldogs speak with the media on Wednesday , Dec. 28, in Atlanta. Georgia will face Ohio State in the 2022 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. (Marvin Gentry via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl)

The Georgia Bulldogs speak with the media on Wednesday , Dec. 28, in Atlanta. Georgia will face Ohio State in the 2022 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. (Marvin Gentry via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl)

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Peach Bowl preview: Top-ranked Bulldogs prepare for No. 4 Buckeyes

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs have taken the last three weeks to prepare for the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes for their matchup on New Year’s Eve. The two elite teams will meet in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the College Football Playoff semifinal Peach Bowl game.
Junior point guard Carly Cannon provides a dependable, veteran presence to an overall young Gators team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Junior point guard Carly Cannon provides a dependable, veteran presence to an overall young Gators team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Gators riding high after 8-2 start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 29, 2022
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team is off to a hot start under head coach Jordan Camp. The Lady Gators finished the first part of their 2022-23 season with an 8-2 record and will return to action on Jan. 5, at Thomas Jefferson Academy. Gatewood’s latest contest was Dec.
Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

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KOERNER: Transfer portal turned free agency

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
For most college football programs, the end of one regular season marks the immediate beginning of another. In years past, schools would decide on staff changes and focus on pursuing important recruits. Now, most of that has changed due to the transfer portal.
Lady Dogs get important road Ws against Social Circle, Eastside

Lady Dogs get important road Ws against Social Circle, Eastside

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Lady Dogs get important road Ws against Social Circle, Eastside

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Morgan County picked up two crucial road wins last week against Social Circle and Eastside. The Lady Dogs have now won six of their last seven games with the victories over the Lady Redskins and Lady Eagles. They are 6-2 overall on the season entering the week.
Nat Greene boys' basketball head coach Kevin Furtado instructs a few of his players through defensive drills during a practice last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Nat Greene boys' basketball head coach Kevin Furtado instructs a few of his players through defensive drills during a practice last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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The Boys of Siloam: Furtado hopes to rebuild Nathanael Greene hoops

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Attending a boys’ basketball game in the Nathanael Greene Academy gym can remind one of Hoosiers. However, most of the players have never seen the 1986 movie, although they closely emulate the characters from the American sports drama.
Morgan County freshman Brandon Nelson (13) dribbles the ball at the top of the key. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman Brandon Nelson (13) dribbles the ball at the top of the key. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Bulldogs lose leading scorer, drop next two games

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Morgan County boys’ basketball (4-5) ended the first part of its schedule with two straight losses on the court and an even bigger loss in the dressing room. Last week, the Bulldogs fell to both Social Circle and Eastside. The losses came after they defeated Class AA’s No.
Gatewood sophomore Walker Roberts (3) makes a strong offensive move with the ball as his Gators teammate, Blake Callaway, follows the play. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Walker Roberts (3) makes a strong offensive move with the ball as his Gators teammate, Blake Callaway, follows the play. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Gators rout Buccaneers on way to 6-2 record

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The outcome was never in doubt on Dec. 17, when the Gatewood Gators won 74-40 at home versus the Buccaneers from Briarwood Academy.
Sophomore Judson Carter, who wrestles in the 125-pound weight class, tries to pin an opponent. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Sophomore Judson Carter, who wrestles in the 125-pound weight class, tries to pin an opponent. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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WRESTLING: Mat Dogs finish second at Tommy Warren Duals

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Morgan County Wrestling team placed second among 12 teams this past Saturday at the Tommy Warren Duals, held at Oconee County High School.
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