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Stone: Can you soup up an electric car?

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 8, 2022
My cup holder’s happy, my tank is full. My engine’s running like a Brahma bull. My bumpers are polished and talk about luck. I just got a date with an ice cream truck. – Tow Mater, from Cars In my early 20s, I got a job working for a retail establishment called Handy Auto Parts.
Senior running back Jacere Cooper (24) evades a defender during Morgan County’s scrimmage with Cherokee Blu_. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Senior running back Jacere Cooper (24) evades a defender during Morgan County’s scrimmage with Cherokee Blu_. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Cooper, Dorsey lead ‘Dogs past ‘Canes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Morgan County (3-0) tailbacks Jacere Cooper and Jay Dorsey ran wild against Jasper County (1-2) on Friday night in a 65-7 rout of the Hurricanes at Bill Corry Stadium. Both Cooper and Dorsey have been a big part of Morgan County’s offensive success so far.
Senior tight end Ra’darius Miller (28) gestures to the Greene County sideline as the team lines up for its next play. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Senior tight end Ra’darius Miller (28) gestures to the Greene County sideline as the team lines up for its next play. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Tigers prepare for Warriors after win over Bulldogs

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 8, 2022
It was a rainy Friday night under the lights of Tiger Stadium, and the Greene County Tigers (2-1) persevered through three turnovers in the red zone to beat the Hancock Central Bulldogs (1-2) by a score of 27-18.
Titans stomp Walker for first win. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Titans stomp Walker for first win. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Titans stomp Walker for first win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 8, 2022
After two tough losses to open up the season, Lake Oconee Academy (1-2) finally got one in the win column against Walker High School (1-2) on Friday night at Tucker Field. The Titans defeated the Wolverines 36-18 for head coach Patrick Stewart’s first program win.
Senior linebacker Nolan Smith (4) chases after Ducks’ quarterback Bo Nix (10) as he scrambles out of the pocket and toward the right sideline. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Senior linebacker Nolan Smith (4) chases after Ducks’ quarterback Bo Nix (10) as he scrambles out of the pocket and toward the right sideline. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Bo knows: ‘they’re just really good’

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Even after transferring out of the SEC West last season, long-time Auburn Tiger and now Oregon Ducks’ quarterback Bo Nix would have to face his foe from the East once again: the Georgia defense. In last Saturday’s game against the No.
Henderson (20) drives a ball to left-centerfield during an a plate appearance against PACS pitcher Bailey Throckmorton. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Henderson (20) drives a ball to left-centerfield during an a plate appearance against PACS pitcher Bailey Throckmorton. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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SOFTBALL: Lanford powers Lady Dogs past Prince Avenue

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 8, 2022
In a game with a lot of back-and-forth drama, Ryan Henderson’s extra-inning theatrics powered Morgan County 7-6 past Prince Avenue Christian last Thursday. The game between the Bulldogs and the home Wolverines headed to the 10th inning with a 4-4 tie.
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McCurley: Let’s talk about Stetson Bennett

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett is living the dream. I envy him because he accomplished something that hadn’t occurred in a long time, which was helping bring a national title back to Athens. It was a magical season. I grew up with the same dream, but obviously, I am here writing about him.
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) during the Chick-fil-a Kickoff Game against Oregon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) during the Chick-fil-a Kickoff Game against Oregon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Bulldogs poach Oregon in duck hunt

Lance McCurley
Sunday, September 4, 2022
ATLANTA – Duck hunting in the state of Georgia started early this year. The No. 3 Bulldogs trounced No. 11 Oregon 49-3 on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Georgia dominated in all facets of the game, but especially on offense and defense.
T. Michael Stone Reporter

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STONE: Self-promotion, self-esteem and narcissism

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 1, 2022
When you combine natural narcissism with the basic need for self-esteem, you create a creature who has to feel himself an object of primary value: first in the universe, representing in himself all of life.
Greene County’s offense lines up against the Morgan County defense during the first half of their contest against each other. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County’s offense lines up against the Morgan County defense during the first half of their contest against each other. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bulldogs handle Tigers in rivalry game

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The Morgan County football team hosted the Greene County Tigers at Bill Corry Stadium last Friday for their second game of the regular season. The Bulldogs defeated the Tigers 43-22, and head coach Clint Jenkins believed his team made some improvements from Week 1 to Week 2.
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