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Thompson (26) drives the lane past a Cedar Shoals' guard. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Thompson (26) drives the lane past a Cedar Shoals' guard. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: 'Dogs grind out W over Cedar Shoals

Lance McCurley
Monday, November 21, 2022
ATHENS – Cody Anderson’s first win as the Morgan County boys’ basketball coach was exciting. The Bulldogs pulled out a 64-52 double-overtime victory over Cedar Shoals on Saturday night in front of a packed gymnasium. Anderson was proud of how his team fought against a tough Cedar Shoals squad.
Jaydon Dorsey (1) tries to break a tackle in Friday night’s loss. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Jaydon Dorsey (1) tries to break a tackle in Friday night’s loss. JIM TURNER/Contributed

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FOOTBALL: Dogs’ historic season ends in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 17, 2022
All good things must come to an end and that’s what recently happened for Morgan County’s football team. The Bulldogs’ historic season ended in the first round of the GHSA Class AAA playoffs. No. 3-seed Liberty County defeated No. 2-seed Morgan County 19-14 at Bill Corry Stadium on Saturday.
Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

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KOERNER: Other sports Lake Country could host

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 17, 2022
As the air started to bite and the winds started to freeze, I sat on my back patio the other afternoon thinking about the full slate of sports to be broadcasted later that evening.
Georgia defensive linemen Jalen Carter (88) sacks Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers during Saturday’s game in Starkville, Miss. ROB DAVIS/UGA Athletics

Georgia defensive linemen Jalen Carter (88) sacks Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers during Saturday’s game in Starkville, Miss. ROB DAVIS/UGA Athletics

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Bulldogs clinch SEC East with W over Miss State

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Top-ranked Georgia checked off another box Saturday on its list of goals this season: clinch the SEC East. The Bulldogs traveled to Starkville to take on Mississippi State and came away with a 45-19 win.
Quarterback Stetson Bennett went 14-20 passing in 2021 against Kentucky for 250 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions for an average of 12.5 yards per play. He also rushed three times for 22 yards. MACKENZIE MILES/UGA Athletics

Quarterback Stetson Bennett went 14-20 passing in 2021 against Kentucky for 250 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions for an average of 12.5 yards per play. He also rushed three times for 22 yards. MACKENZIE MILES/UGA Athletics

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Bulldogs prepare for second consecutive road game

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 17, 2022
After traveling to Starkville to defeat Mississippi State 45-19 last Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs (10-0, 7-0) will have to head back on the road to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (6-4, 3-4) this weekend.
Guard Georgia Bosart (3) brings the ball up the court during one of the Titans’ regular season home games last year. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Guard Georgia Bosart (3) brings the ball up the court during one of the Titans’ regular season home games last year. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lake Oconee Academy teams tip off at home

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 17, 2022
After hiring two new head coaches for both the girls and boys basketball programs, Lake Oconee Academy hosted its first home game of the 2022 season. The defending state champion Lady Titans took the court first at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, and defeated Athens Christian 62-45.
Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart talks to his players during a timeout in a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart talks to his players during a timeout in a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Titans finish last month of season strong

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 17, 2022
In just the second year of the Lake Oconee Academy football program, the Titans made strides of progress that could be seen in moments across the 2022 season. First-year head coach Patrick Stewart is thankful for the position he’s in and proud of the way his team competed against tough opponents.
The Titans pose for a photo after finishing second at the Region 8A Division meet a couple of weeks ago. CONTRIBUTED

The Titans pose for a photo after finishing second at the Region 8A Division meet a couple of weeks ago. CONTRIBUTED

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XC: LOA teams finish top 10 in state

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Both of Lake Oconee Academy’s cross-country teams traveled to Carrollton earlier this November to compete in the GHSA Class A Division II state championship meet. The Lady Titans finished ninth overall as a team, and junior Jane Monachello was the squad’s highest finisher.
Greene County quarterback Steve Miller (1) drops back to pass against Christian Heritage on Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County quarterback Steve Miller (1) drops back to pass against Christian Heritage on Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Lions spoil Tigers' plans for playoff run

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 17, 2022
It was a rough night at Tiger Stadium for Greene County and head coach Terrance Banks. No. 3-seed Christian Heritage defeated the No. 2-seed Tigers 37-6 last Friday night. The loss eliminates them from contention in the Class A Division II playoffs.
Putnam County will face Toombs County on Friday, Nov. 11 in the first-round of the Class AA playoffs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County will face Toombs County on Friday, Nov. 11 in the first-round of the Class AA playoffs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles run all over Washington County

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 11, 2022
Putnam County seniors Jalon Kilgore and Tamarion Peters rushed for over 300 yards and three TDs in a 26-13 win over Washington County during a Thursday night tilt. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, but a referee shortage in the GHSA moved it up a day.
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