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Om Mani Padme Hum, baby!

Om Mani Padme Hum, baby!

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STONE: Om Mani Padme Hum, baby!

T. Michael Stone Michael@lakeoconeenews.us
Thursday, November 10, 2022
“To be silent the whole day long, see no newspaper, hear no radio, listen to no gossip, be thoroughly and completely lazy, thoroughly and completely indifferent to the fate of the world is the finest medicine a man can give himself.
Greene County wideout Javaris Harris (6) and senior Radarius Miller (28) line up for a pass in a Tigers’ game a couple weeks ago. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County wideout Javaris Harris (6) and senior Radarius Miller (28) line up for a pass in a Tigers’ game a couple weeks ago. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Green County starts hot in Battle of the Tigers

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 10, 2022
After losing two tough consecutive region games, the Greene County Tigers made a statement when the team traveled to Washington-Wilkes for its final regular season game last Friday night.
Georgia defensive linemen Mykel Williams (13) and Jalen Carter (88) celebrate during the win against Tennessee. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia defensive linemen Mykel Williams (13) and Jalen Carter (88) celebrate during the win against Tennessee. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Georgia’s defense rises to the occasion against Tennessee

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Tennessee entered Saturday’s matchup against Georgia ranked No. 1 nationally in scoring offense (49.4 points per game) and total offense (530.1 yards per game).
Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) celebrates after picking up a fumble against Tennessee. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) celebrates after picking up a fumble against Tennessee. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Georgia to defend No. 1 in Bulldogs vs. Miss Srate Bulldogs

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 10, 2022
After the Georgia Bulldogs and a deafening Sanford Stadium crowd silenced the critics with a convincing win over Tennessee last Saturday, Georgia fans now prepare to watch their defending national champions travel to Starkville, Miss., this weekend.
Morgan County quarterback Talan Fuller (14) drops back to pass in the third quarter Friday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Talan Fuller (14) drops back to pass in the third quarter Friday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: ‘Dogs lose region title to Harlem, will face Liberty Co. in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Harlem defeated Morgan County 34-17 last Friday to secure the top spot in Region 4-AAA. The loss left a bad taste in the Bulldogs’ mouths, however, their goals are still in front of them. Morgan County will enter the GHSA Class AAA playoffs as the No. 2-seed.
From left to right: Addie Harper, Reese McPherson, Madison McKee, Cailyn Berisko, Morgan McCormack, Ari Paine and Brenna Garrett. CONTRIBUTED

From left to right: Addie Harper, Reese McPherson, Madison McKee, Cailyn Berisko, Morgan McCormack, Ari Paine and Brenna Garrett. CONTRIBUTED

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XC: Lady Dogs place 10th in Carrollton during state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Morgan County girls’ cross-country traveled to Carrollton this past weekend for the GHSA Class AAA state meet, and the Lady ‘Dogs left with a 10th-place finish. MCHS girls’ head coach Erin Spinks was proud of her team on their performance.
The Spike Dogs will face Oconee County in the final on Friday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

The Spike Dogs will face Oconee County in the final on Friday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs to face familiar foe in state final

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 4, 2022
After defeating Sandy Creek (36-17, 3-0) in four sets in its state semifinal match last weekend, the Morgan County volleyball team (35-6, 10-0) earned a trip to the LakePoint Sports Complex Friday in Emerson for the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

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MCCURLEY: The end is near

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
“The future is uncertain, but the end is always near.” – Jim Morrison The future is for sure, uncertain, for several area high school football teams heading into the month of November. This Friday marks the end of the regular season in GHSA and GIAA.
Antavious Elder (8) holds up TJ Thompson (11) after he scored a TD against Social Circle earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Antavious Elder (8) holds up TJ Thompson (11) after he scored a TD against Social Circle earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Fuller, Thompson help Bulldogs crush Cross Creek

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Morgan County’s offensive tandem of quarterback Talan Fuller and wide receiver TJ Thompson hooked up four times in a 49-6 victory against Cross Creek on Friday night. Fuller completed 11-of-13 passes for 265 yards, a season-high four TDs and one INT.
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