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Jalon Kilgore (23) and Gerald Kilgore (2) pose for a photo after a game together. CONTRIBUTED

Jalon Kilgore (23) and Gerald Kilgore (2) pose for a photo after a game together. CONTRIBUTED

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Football, family and faith inspire Kilgore

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Putnam County’s football program has found its most success in recent memory over the last couple of years, and rising senior Jalon Kilgore has been instrumental in making that happen.
Ty Tillery pitching on the mound for the Morgan County junior varsity team during a game last season. CONTRIBUTED

Ty Tillery pitching on the mound for the Morgan County junior varsity team during a game last season. CONTRIBUTED

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Bulldog to Bulldog: Tillery Commits to Georgia

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Most rising freshmen don’t even know what they want to be when they grow up, but Morgan County’s Ty Tillery seems to have things figured out.
Anderson (right) watches a pick-up game during an open gym held at Morgan County High School on Tuesday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Anderson (right) watches a pick-up game during an open gym held at Morgan County High School on Tuesday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Anderson ready to “invest” and make an impact

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Newly hired Morgan County boys’ basketball coach Cody Anderson is ready to make an impact - both on the court and off - after accepting the job last week. He told the Lake Oconee News that the opportunity to coach the Bulldogs is a “blessing.
T. Michael Stone

T. Michael Stone

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Stone: Don’t do it, Rob

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
You can observe a lot just by watching. Yogi Berra Last week, my column was diverted from the sports section to the editorial pages even though I included the word “baseball” in the headline to preserve my spot.
Greene County shooting guard Anirah Merritt puts up a shot from behind the arc during a game last season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County shooting guard Anirah Merritt puts up a shot from behind the arc during a game last season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Tigers wrap up summer practices

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
As the summer’s second dead-week approaches, the Greene County girls' basketball team hosted a “play date” in the school’s gymnasium last week. The event saw multiple schools from around the region participate as they scrimmaged each other.
The Lake Oconee Academy competition cheerleading team has been practicing most of the summer but still takes the time to meet for team get-togethers every now and then. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy competition cheerleading team has been practicing most of the summer but still takes the time to meet for team get-togethers every now and then. CONTRIBUTED

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CHEER: Lady Titans get ready to tumble into 2022

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
After finishing top-five in the last two state meets, the Lake Oconee Academy competition cheer team comes into its 2022-23 season with all the momentum it needs for a top-place finish.
Morgan County quarterback Talan Fuller gets ready to send a ball sailing downfield to a Bulldogs’ receiver. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Talan Fuller gets ready to send a ball sailing downfield to a Bulldogs’ receiver. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: MCHS Bulldogs air it out at 7-on-7 camp

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Danielsville, Ga. — The Morgan County football team visited Madison County for a camp last week. The Bulldogs wrapped up the month of June by going head-to-head against the Red Raiders in 7-on-7 competition.
Middle-schooler Brynlee McBay gets set to make a play at second base. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Middle-schooler Brynlee McBay gets set to make a play at second base. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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SOFTBALL: Defense is key for Lady Bulldogs as they prepare for season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Morgan County softball coach Doug Connelly is big on defense. In fact, the old saying “defense wins championships” resonates strongly with the Lady Bulldogs’ head coach. So far this summer, his players have been practicing hard over the last month by working on their defensive skillsets.
Top tennis tourney underway

Top tennis tourney underway

Smith: Top tennis tourney underway

Loran Smith
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Competition at Wimbledon is now underway with the finals to conclude the weekend of July 9-10. The All-England land Club which runs this championship, dating back to July 1868, no longer has to worry about inclement weather, so all events will take place in a timely and orderly manner.
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