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T. Michael Stone, Reporter

T. Michael Stone, Reporter

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SMITH: Intersection of Memory Lane and Recollection Road

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 8, 2022
You, who are on the road Must have a code that you can live by And so, become yourself Because the past is just a goodbye – Graham Nash The traffic light at the intersection of Memory Lane and Recollection Road is red, so I’ll crank out a column while we wait.
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after Georgia’s win in the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after Georgia’s win in the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

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2022 SEC CHAMPIONS: Bennett tames Tigers in SEC title game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett delivered when it mattered most against LSU. The super senior tossed a season-high four passing TDs in a 50-30 win over the Tigers that also secured the 2022 SEC Championship and maintained the Bulldogs’ undefeated status for the year.
Freshman Sadie Bartlett (1) defends a Lady Redskins guard, not allowing her to drive inside the paint. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Freshman Sadie Bartlett (1) defends a Lady Redskins guard, not allowing her to drive inside the paint. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Lady Dogs stomp Social Circle, survive late scare from Greene

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Milfred Franklin recently got his first career win as the Morgan County girls’ basketball head coach. The Lady Bulldogs returned to the court after Thanksgiving Break to take on rival Social Circle last Friday. They prevailed 49-23 over the Lady Redskins in front of a packed crowd at home.
Kaden Keiser (13) holds the ball at the top of the key looking for a teammate to pass to. CONTRIBUTED

Kaden Keiser (13) holds the ball at the top of the key looking for a teammate to pass to. CONTRIBUTED

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BASKETBALL: Hot start for Gators under Keiser

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is playing well for head coach Don Keiser so far this season. The Gators are currently 3-1 and have only four more games before the end of the year. They will then face a tough stretch following the winter break.
Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0), Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13), Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) during the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Kayla Renie)

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0), Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13), Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) during the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Kayla Renie)

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Back in the Benz: Georgia vs. Ohio State in Peach Bowl

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The 2022 college football season can best be described as unpredictable. Historical powerhouses like Clemson and Alabama lost multiple regular-season games, so both are out of the College Football Playoff.
Bulldogs’ Sam Schofield delivers a pitch during a Morgan County regular season game during the 2022 season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs’ Sam Schofield delivers a pitch during a Morgan County regular season game during the 2022 season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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From Bulldog to Panther: Schofield signs with Georgia State

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Morgan County baseball team won 20 games last season and had multiple talented players across its roster. One, in particular, would have to be Sam Schofield, who recently accepted a scholarship offer to continue his baseball career at Georgia State University in Atlanta.
The strong play of Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) this season drew the attention of University of North Carolina recruiters, resulting in a full scholarship offer for the 6-foot-3, 205-pound junior. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The strong play of Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) this season drew the attention of University of North Carolina recruiters, resulting in a full scholarship offer for the 6-foot-3, 205-pound junior. IAN TOCHER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bennett receives scholarship offer from UNC

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
In November, Gatewood football’s Evan Bennett received some great news via Twitter. It was a direct message from a football coach at the University of North Carolina inviting the junior running back and his family to visit Chapel Hill and attend a game on campus.
Gatewood quarterback Ames Johnson (10) scrambles behind his offensive line during the GIAA Class AA semifinal game Nov. 25, against Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Macon. DAWN SINCLAIR/Staff

Gatewood quarterback Ames Johnson (10) scrambles behind his offensive line during the GIAA Class AA semifinal game Nov. 25, against Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Macon. DAWN SINCLAIR/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Gators’ season ends with 43-14 loss to CFCA

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Gatewood Gators looked good early but just couldn’t keep pace with the No.1-ranked Lancers of Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) Friday night in Macon.
Sophomore guard Steve Miller (1) goes up for a layup over Taliaferro defenders in the Tigers’ season-opener last Tuesday night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Sophomore guard Steve Miller (1) goes up for a layup over Taliaferro defenders in the Tigers’ season-opener last Tuesday night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Tigers win season opener at home

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 1, 2022
After a long offseason, the Greene County boys’ basketball team finally got to step foot on the court and turn its practice into progress this past Tuesday.
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