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T. Michael Stone Reporter

T. Michael Stone Reporter

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Stone: The natural progression of a football fan

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Don’t worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon. – John Madden Before we get started, I want to announce that I am 4.8 pounds away from pizza. I recently set myself a weight-loss goal that when reached will allow me to reward myself with something other than mushrooms and mung beans.
The Lady Tigers huddle during a timeout against Lake Oconee Academy. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Lady Tigers huddle during a timeout against Lake Oconee Academy. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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VOLLEYBALL: Massey building Tigers’ program from the ground up

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Greene County started a volleyball program last year under the direction of Sharda Massey. She was given full control of the program from former-athletic- director-turned-principal Eddie Hood. Now, as the Lady Tigers enter year two under Massey, they are in a better place.
Gavin Hall (6) scrambles out of the pocket, evading Morgan County defensive back Jay Dorsey (1). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gavin Hall (6) scrambles out of the pocket, evading Morgan County defensive back Jay Dorsey (1). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALl: Hall leads Lions past Bulldogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
DACULA – It was the Gavin Hall show on Friday night at Burlingame Field. The Hebron Christian quarterback scored all five Lions’ touchdowns in a 35-28 win over Morgan County. Hall was effective both through the air and on the ground. He completed 9-of-14 pass attempts for 241 yards and four scores.
Hudson Reed in the batter’s box during a game with the Canes National travel team. CONTRIBUTED

Hudson Reed in the batter’s box during a game with the Canes National travel team. CONTRIBUTED

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BASEBALL: Hudson Reed commits to UGA

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team has added another Morgan County player from the class of 2026 – Hudson Reed. Reed joins fellow baseball and football teammate Ty Tillery as another Bulldog commit coming from the Diamond Dogs in 2022.
Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) had two catches for 33 yards against Samford at Sanford Stadium in Athens Saturday. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) had two catches for 33 yards against Samford at Sanford Stadium in Athens Saturday. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Offensive woes stymie Bulldogs from scoring more against Samford

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Georgia’s offense struggled against FCS opponent Samford on Saturday, especially in the red zone. Despite dominating the visiting Bulldogs 33-0, the No. 2 Bulldogs felt like they underperformed.
Georgia ran out on Dooey Field for the _rst time this season before heading to South Carolina Saturday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Georgia ran out on Dooey Field for the _rst time this season before heading to South Carolina Saturday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Bulldogs shift focus to South Carolina

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) will now shift focus to South Carolina (1-1, 0-1 SEC) after defeating FCS opponent Samford 33-0 in its home opener last Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Meanwhile, No. 10 Arkansas defeated the Gamecocks 44-30 this past weekend.
Bulldog running back Kendall Milton runs through a Samford defender as he tries to get more yards during the second half of last Saturday’s game in Sanford Stadium. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Bulldog running back Kendall Milton runs through a Samford defender as he tries to get more yards during the second half of last Saturday’s game in Sanford Stadium. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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‘Nobody cares about your feelings’: Bulldogs No. 1 in latest AP poll

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Many players walked into the Bulldogs’ practice facility Monday morning with the same demeanor they’ve had since the first days of spring practice – focused. Georgia’s football team started the 2022 season ranked No.
Junior Chloe Manville (15) sets up to serve a ball against the Washington-Wilkes Tigers earlier this month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior Chloe Manville (15) sets up to serve a ball against the Washington-Wilkes Tigers earlier this month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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VOLLEYBALL: Titans transition from tough non-region slate

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 15, 2022
After having to go through the gauntlet of a difficult non-region schedule, the Lake Oconee Academy Titans’ volleyball team has started off region play undefeated.
The Titans fall to 1-3 on the season with the loss to Oglethorpe County. STAFF/Lance McCurley

The Titans fall to 1-3 on the season with the loss to Oglethorpe County. STAFF/Lance McCurley

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FOOTBALL: Sampson leads Oglethorpe County 42-0 over LOA

Charles Burney
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Oglethorpe County Patriots’ offensive attack was too much for Lake Oconee Academy to handle in a 42-0 rout. The Titans’ defense failed to stop Oglethorpe quarterback Will Sampson, who accounted for all six of the Patriots’ touchdowns. Their offense couldn’t muster up any momentum, either.
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