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The Tigers gather during a huddle in a game against Talitaferro County earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

The Tigers gather during a huddle in a game against Talitaferro County earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Tigers to start 2023 playing cross-town rivals

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 22, 2022
It has been a rough start for the Greene County boys’ basketball team, but that’s to be expected with a program’s first-year head coach and a mostly new roster. As the players and staff have had time to come together as a unit, the Tigers have found more success.
LOA senior Rhett Smith (2) boxing out Lincoln County's Semaj Jenkins (2) during a region tournament game last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/STAFF

LOA senior Rhett Smith (2) boxing out Lincoln County's Semaj Jenkins (2) during a region tournament game last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/STAFF

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BASKETBALL: Titans finding rhythm heading into new year

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy boys’ basketball team has gotten hot over the holidays after winning two of its last four regular season games to end the year. The Titans picked up their second region victory last Friday defeating the Georgia School for Innovation and Classics (GSIC) Patriots 73-61.
Morgan County center Griffin Britt (55) gets set to snap the ball to Bulldogs’ running back Jacere Cooper (24), who is in the wildcat formation for the Blue Team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County center Griffin Britt (55) gets set to snap the ball to Bulldogs’ running back Jacere Cooper (24), who is in the wildcat formation for the Blue Team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Greene, Morgan players compete in FCA All-Star game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Several Lake Country athletes got to play football once more in their high school uniforms at the 2022 Athens-area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-Star game. There were also two coaches, both from Morgan County, that got to participate in the contest.
Titans’ guard Jada Williams (22) splits two Wolfpack defenders in last weekend’s game in the Sandy Spiel Showcase at Grayson High School. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans’ guard Jada Williams (22) splits two Wolfpack defenders in last weekend’s game in the Sandy Spiel Showcase at Grayson High School. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Titans’ 29-game win streak snapped

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 15, 2022
After going undefeated the entire 2021-22 season, the Lake Oconee Academy girl’s basketball team finally tasted defeat last Saturday morning at Grayson High School. The Lady Titans tipped off against the North Paulding Wolfpack in the first game of a Sandy Spiel Shootout 42-32.
Lady Dogs' sophomore Jaden Young (14) brings the ball up the court against Oconee County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs' sophomore Jaden Young (14) brings the ball up the court against Oconee County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Dogs making progress under Franklin

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Morgan County girls’ basketball team is riding a high after going 2-1 last week. The Lady Dogs started off last Tuesday with a 56-55 victory over Oconee County. They battled the Lady Warriors for four quarters and came away with a win.
Morgan County running back Jacere Cooper (24) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown against Social Circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back Jacere Cooper (24) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown against Social Circle. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Greene, Morgan players selected for All-Region teams

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Several football players from Greene County and Morgan County have recently been named All-Region selections in their respective classifications because of their on-field performances this past season.
Putnam County's Keyni Crawford (4) attempts a shot over defender as Eren Banks (1) waits under the basket. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County's Keyni Crawford (4) attempts a shot over defender as Eren Banks (1) waits under the basket. ARELLA CASH/Staff

BASKETBALL: War Eagles flying high at start of season

Lance Mccurley_
Friday, December 9, 2022
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team is off to one of the best starts in program history. The sixth-ranked War Eagles are currently 4-0 entering the fourth week of the season. According to MaxPreps.com, the last time Putnam started out 4-0 was the 2005-06 season.
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