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FOOTBALL: Bear is ready to ‘bear down’ at QB in 2022

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Nathanael Greene Academy (NGA) eight-man football team doesn’t have many players, but the few it does have to enjoy the grind. Among those players is junior quarterback Mason Bear, who has been on the Patriots’ roster for the past three years.
Morgan County has an experienced senior class that is ready to lead the Bulldogs in 2022. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County has an experienced senior class that is ready to lead the Bulldogs in 2022. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: ‘No tomorrow’ for Morgan County seniors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Morgan County enters its 2022 season with a large senior class. The Bulldogs have 15 seniors returning. The MCHS class of 2022 has been through a lot since beginning their careers with the program.
Morgan running back DJ Smith (6) tries to avoid a Cherokee Bluff defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan running back DJ Smith (6) tries to avoid a Cherokee Bluff defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: 'Dogs hoping to get back to playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
As the 2022 high-school football season gets going, Morgan County enters its second year under the direction of head coach Clint Jenkins. The Morgan Bulldogs went through a rough patch last season and experienced some growing pains.
Tyler Saunders drops back to pass against Montgomery County in a scrimmage last week. CONTRIBUTED

Tyler Saunders drops back to pass against Montgomery County in a scrimmage last week. CONTRIBUTED

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FOOTBALL: Saunders ready to take ‘next step’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
GMC Prep quarterback Tyler Saunders is ready for the upcoming season on the gridiron. The rising senior has been a three-year starter for the Bulldogs and enters 2022 as one of their leaders. As a sophomore, Saunders helped GMC reach the playoffs for the first time in 18 years.
Lee Coleman enters his fourth season as GMC Prep's head coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lee Coleman enters his fourth season as GMC Prep's head coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Bar raised for GMC Prep Bulldogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Georgia Military College (GMC) Preparatory School enters its 2022 season with high expectations following last year’s outstanding performance. The GMC Bulldogs won the Region 7A-Public championship last year after finishing with a 10-1 record.
Baldwin players take a knee and listen to head coach Jesse Hicks during halftime of the Braves preseason scrimmage against Tattnall County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Baldwin players take a knee and listen to head coach Jesse Hicks during halftime of the Braves preseason scrimmage against Tattnall County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Redemption run for Baldwin Braves in 2022

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Baldwin High School football team has made it to the GHSA State Playoffs six years in a row, but after a disappointing first-round exit to Lagrange High School last year, the Braves return for the 2022 season looking for redemption.
Banks (left) and Briggs (right) have never lost a game while playing for John Milledge Academy. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Banks (left) and Briggs (right) have never lost a game while playing for John Milledge Academy. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Eady brothers seek perfection at JMA

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Twin brothers Banks and Briggs Eady are great ambassadors for the John Milledge Academy football program. Both have been important contributors to the Trojans for the past three years and are now parts of a JMA senior class that so far has never lost a game throughout their high school careers.
The Trojans celebrate their third straight title last December at Five-Star Stadium in Macon. ARELLA CASH/Staff

The Trojans celebrate their third straight title last December at Five-Star Stadium in Macon. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Trojans seek fourth-straight state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
John Milledge Academy (JMA) in Milledgeville heads into 2022 as the reigning GISA Class AAA state champ for three years running. The Trojans have been perfect in that timespan, winning 37 straight contests under the direction of head coach J.T. Wall.
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T. Michael Stone/File Pic

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STONE: The old and the restless

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 11, 2022
You learn something when you listen to old people. They ain’t all fools. You don’t get to be old being no fool. At 98 years young, Art Schallock is the world’s oldest former Major League Baseball player. George Elder (perfect name for it) – who pitched for the 1949 St.
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