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Lance McCurley/File Photo

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MCCURLEY: Local softball, volleyball teams begin seasons

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Last week I wrote about football, so now I will write about local softball and volleyball programs beginning their respective seasons. Football is obviously king; however, there are some great softball and volleyball programs in Lake Country.
DJ Bland (4) tries to avoid a Glenn Hills defender while a pack of War Eagles rush to the ball. ARELLA CASH/Staff

DJ Bland (4) tries to avoid a Glenn Hills defender while a pack of War Eagles rush to the ball. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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FOOTBALL: War Eagles looking for ‘consistency’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Last year, Putnam County High School (PCHS) football enjoyed one of the best seasons in its long-and-storied history. In Shaun Pope’s fourth season at the helm, the War Eagles went 12-1 overall, tying a program record for most wins in a single season.
Peters (27) crosses the goal line for a score against Glenn Hills last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Peters (27) crosses the goal line for a score against Glenn Hills last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: Peters primed to ‘exceed expectations’ for War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters is primed to have a breakout senior campaign. Last season, he mainly split carries with Cedrion Brundage, who rushed for over 1,000 yards. Peters still had an impressive junior year, rushing for 463 yards on 53 attempts with 10 touchdowns.
Gators quarterback Ames Johnson (left) drops back to pass during a rep at an early morning practice in late July. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gators quarterback Ames Johnson (left) drops back to pass during a rep at an early morning practice in late July. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Gators looking to get back to glory

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Gatewood Schools football program is hoping to rebound this year after a rough 2021 season in which the Gators went 5-7 after winning three-straight GISA Class AA state titles.
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FOOTBALL: Gatewood seniors seek third state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Members of this year’s senior class at Gatewood High School have already been a part of two championship-winning football campaigns. The Gators return nine of these players this season, and they all hope to end their high-school careers on top.
A lot of Greene County players awaiting their turn to step into the “Oklahoma” drill over the summer. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A lot of Greene County players awaiting their turn to step into the “Oklahoma” drill over the summer. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Banks and the ‘Boro Boyz’ look to bounce back

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
After missing the playoffs the last three seasons, the Greene County Tigers are ready to get back to winning ways. Since the program began back in 1966, the Tigers have won seven region championships and the state championship once in 1993.
Arkiyus Wright (5, very left) and Malik West (8, very right) we’re two of the team’s captains for their scrimmage game against Putnam County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Arkiyus Wright (5, very left) and Malik West (8, very right) we’re two of the team’s captains for their scrimmage game against Putnam County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: West, Wright lead Tigers in their fnal season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Greene County High School has seen multiple players advance from its football program to play at the next level, and Arkiyus Wright and Malik West hope to be the next pair of Tigers to do so.
Lake Oconee Academy senior quarterback Garrett Payne during a practice in July. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior quarterback Garrett Payne during a practice in July. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Titan seniors encouraged by the game

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Most kids heading to high school in Georgia have a long-established football program to try out for, but the senior class at Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) never had that luxury.
Titans’ head coach Patrick Stewart is all smiles during summer workouts with his program. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Titans’ head coach Patrick Stewart is all smiles during summer workouts with his program. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: LOA Titans take on total rebuild

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Change is in the air at the Lake Oconee Academy campus. The Titans recently saw a great culture shift surrounding their athletics, with none more on the rise than the football program.
The Nathanael Greene Academy o_ense in the huddle during one of their summer practices. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Nathanael Greene Academy o_ense in the huddle during one of their summer practices. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Nathanael Greene strives to embody being a Patriot

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Out in the depths of Siloam, the Nathanael Greene Academy (NGA) Patriots have been preparing for their 2022 football season. What makes this team so unique is they play eight-man football as a member of the Georgia Association of Private and Parochial Schools (GAPPS).
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