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Javaris Harris (6) smiles as he pitches the ball to the referee after scoring his second touchdown of the evening against Warren County a few weeks ago. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Javaris Harris (6) smiles as he pitches the ball to the referee after scoring his second touchdown of the evening against Warren County a few weeks ago. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Tigers prepare for Red Devils after bye week

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
After coming off a dominant 42-12 win over the Warren County Screaming Eagles a couple weeks ago, the Greene County football team turned its attention to the Lincoln County Red Devils for its third region game of the season.
Morgan County’s Chloe Burns (13) goes up for a block in the first round of the state playoffs against the Calvary Day Cavaliers. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Morgan County’s Chloe Burns (13) goes up for a block in the first round of the state playoffs against the Calvary Day Cavaliers. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs continue to roll into the second round

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Morgan County Spike Dogs continued to play impressive volleyball as the team headed into the first round of the GHSA Class AAA state playoffs Tuesday. The Spike Dogs hosted the Calvary Day Cavaliers and used the home court to their advantage.
Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) led the team in receiving against Vanderbilt, making the most of opportunities from quarterback Stetson Bennett (13). TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) led the team in receiving against Vanderbilt, making the most of opportunities from quarterback Stetson Bennett (13). TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Georgia offense overpowers Vanderbilt

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
No. 1 Georgia had no problem moving the ball against Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Bulldogs compiled a season-high 579 yards of total offense— including 295 yards in the first half alone—en route to a 55-0 victory over the Commodores. Georgia scored on four of their five drives in the first half.
SEC Network reporter Alyssa Lang during a game against Vanderbilt on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

SEC Network reporter Alyssa Lang during a game against Vanderbilt on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

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Bulldogs focus on improvement for bye week

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Georgia has been a model of consistency under head coach Kirby Smart since he arrived on campus almost seven years ago. Still, even as the Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 nationally and remain undefeated after seven games this season, he knows his squad can improve.
The Lady Titans’ softball team holds up ‘No. 1s’ after an away victory against Towns County to clinch the top spot in the region. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Titans’ softball team holds up ‘No. 1s’ after an away victory against Towns County to clinch the top spot in the region. CONTRIBUTED

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SOFTBALL: Titans show ‘resiliency’ to become region champions

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 20, 2022
After a somewhat slow start to the season, the Lake Oconee Academy softball team turned things around once the team got into region play.
Morgan County head coach Doug Connelly (center) meets with the team during a stoppage of play against Prince Avenue last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Doug Connelly (center) meets with the team during a stoppage of play against Prince Avenue last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

SOFTBALL: Lady Dogs enter state playoffs as No. 2-seed

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Morgan County (18-10, 6-2 Region 4-AAA) ended its 2022 regular season on a positive note with a 4-2 win over Prince Avenue Christian School last Monday night.  The Lady Dogs had a long week off in preparation for the Class AAA state playoffs. They will be representing Region 4 as the No.
Morgan County senior D.J. Smith (6) tries to stiff-arm a Salem defender on his way to the end zone. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County senior D.J. Smith (6) tries to stiff-arm a Salem defender on his way to the end zone. JIM TURNER/Contributed

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FOOTBALL: ‘Dogs shutout Salem, prepare for homecoming against Hephzibah

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Morgan County (5-2, Region 4-AAA) is now riding a two-game winning streak into its homecoming game this Friday against Hephzibah (4-3, 1-1 Region 4-AAA). The Bulldogs most recently defeated Salem 45-0 this past weekend at Bill Corry Stadium. “I’m pleased with the victory.
Dayshawn Copeland (52) and other Tiger defenders tackle the Screaming Devils’ running back in the first half. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Dayshawn Copeland (52) and other Tiger defenders tackle the Screaming Devils’ running back in the first half. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Tigers trounce Screaming Devils

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Greene County football program had a huge night of festivities last Friday for the Tigers’ homecoming game against the Warren County Screaming Devils.
LOA senior Garrett Payne (11) looks for a passing outlet during a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Garrett Payne (11) looks for a passing outlet during a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Titans’ defense dominates against Irish Wolfhounds

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy football team traveled to Duluth to take on the Notre Dame Academy Irish Wolfhounds last Friday night. The Titans’ defense came out firing on all cylinders and continued to do so the entire contest on the way to a 31-0 shutout victory.
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