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Titans sophomore Mary Claire McCommons (16) loads up in the batters box as a Washington-Wilkes pitcher throws one over the plate. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Titans sophomore Mary Claire McCommons (16) loads up in the batters box as a Washington-Wilkes pitcher throws one over the plate. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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SOFTBALL: Titans split first region double-header

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy softball team got back on the right track during last Monday’s doubleheader against the Washington-Wilkes Tigers.
Sam Wingfield

Sam Wingfield

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XC: Runnin’ Dogs show out at home meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The Morgan County cross country team showed out at its only home meet of the regular season. The Dogs placed second overall, finishing right behind Class 7A’s Mountain View High School.
Morgan County spreads the ball out with quarterback Talan Fuller (14) under center and Jaydon Dorsey (1) out wide. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Morgan County spreads the ball out with quarterback Talan Fuller (14) under center and Jaydon Dorsey (1) out wide. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL GAME PREVIEW: Bulldogs head into the eye of the storm

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The Morgan County football program couldn’t have asked for a better start to its 2022 season. Currently, the Bulldogs are undefeated and have won both of their games by an average of three touchdowns.
Dan Lanning served as defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach during Georgia’s 2021 national championship campaign. Photo by TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Dan Lanning served as defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach during Georgia’s 2021 national championship campaign. Photo by TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

SMITH: Facing head coach Dan Lanning

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 1, 2022
A few years back, the trend seemed to favor offensive coordinators when head coaching jobs were being filled.
The Greene County Tigers get set to run through their banner before the scrimmage against Putnam County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Greene County Tigers get set to run through their banner before the scrimmage against Putnam County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL GAME PREVIEW: Tigers looking to rebound against Hancock Central

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Greene County (1-1) suffered a tough loss to Morgan County (2-0) last week on the road, but the Tigers hope to bounce back against rival Hancock Central (1-1) this Friday at home. The Bulldogs of Sparta head into Week 3 of the season following a 26-0 loss to Harlem High School.
Tigers’ sophomore quarterback Steve Miller (1) drop backs to pass to a receiver in the scrimmage against Putnam County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tigers’ sophomore quarterback Steve Miller (1) drop backs to pass to a receiver in the scrimmage against Putnam County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Tigers dominate Eagles in opener

Lance McCurley
Friday, August 26, 2022
The Terrance Banks era as head coach at GCHS got out to a great start on Friday night. The Tigers defeated the B.E.S.T. Academy as they were able to overcome a slow start offensively and play sound defense to secure the victory over the Eagles. “The credit goes to our defense.
Lake Oconee Academy’s front seven lines up across from George Walton Academy’s o_ense ready to bring a blitz in the rst half of last week’s contest. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s front seven lines up across from George Walton Academy’s o_ense ready to bring a blitz in the rst half of last week’s contest. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Titans regroup heading into Towns County

Brendan Koerner
Friday, August 26, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy football team was defeated by the George Walton Academy Bulldogs last Friday night with the final score ending at 42-6. The Titans’ defense made some important plays during the first half, but the Bulldogs’ rushing attack proved to be too much.
James K. Pressley

James K. Pressley

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OUTDOORS: The glory of the boiled peanut

News Staff
Friday, August 26, 2022
I was chatting with my buddy Steve Davenport the other morning. He made a point that struck home and did so in a manner that, frankly, I figured it needed a column! Boiled peanuts are a snack so perfect and so in time with the South’s nature and experience, only God could have created them.
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