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Greene County’s Levny Castillo lines up, preparing to attempt a shot on goal in a recent match. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Greene County’s Levny Castillo lines up, preparing to attempt a shot on goal in a recent match. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Tigers eye growth amid tough start to season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Greene County boys soccer team is in the midst of a challenging season.The Tigers started the season with a 1-6 record under first-year head coach Brad Kolowich.
Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson and senior point guard Jacoby Simmons hug after the team defeated in the Class 2A state championship on March 14. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson and senior point guard Jacoby Simmons hug after the team defeated in the Class 2A state championship on March 14. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Morgan seniors cap career with a ring

Skyla Morris
Thursday, March 19, 2026
MACON – The Morgan County boys basketball team dramatically capped its season on March 14, claiming the GHSA Class 2A state championship.The Dogs secured the title with a thrilling 53-52 overtime victory over Butler, finishing the season with a 26-6 overall record.
Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (11) celebrates with teammates after the Dogs defeated Butler 53-52 in the GHSA Class 2A state championship on March 14 at the Macon Coliseum. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (11) celebrates with teammates after the Dogs defeated Butler 53-52 in the GHSA Class 2A state championship on March 14 at the Macon Coliseum. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County survives thriller, beats Butler to win Class 2A state title

Lance McCurley
Saturday, March 14, 2026
MACON – Morgan County saved its best moment for the biggest stage.In a back-and-forth battle that wasn’t decided until the final seconds of overtime, the Dogs defeated defending state champion Butler 53-52 on March 14 at the Macon Coliseum to capture the GHSA Class 2A title.
Senior wing Kobi Jefferies (5) has been a key contributor for Morgan County during the 2025-26 season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Senior wing Kobi Jefferies (5) has been a key contributor for Morgan County during the 2025-26 season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jefferies helps lead Dogs to state title game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Kobi Jefferies is enjoying a successful senior season for the Morgan County boys basketball team.The veteran wing has played a pivotal role for the Dogs in 2025-26, helping them capture a second consecutive Region 2-2A championship and reach the state title game for the first time since 2019.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Catchings & Company

Columnist
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The last home game of the basketball season had something for everyone, including a malfunctioning clock and one or two negatives, each of which was blown away by Catchings & Company, a one-man firm if you peruse the stat sheet — but in actuality, a cog in the well-oiled team machine of one Coach...
Greene County junior Braylen Hurt was a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Greene County junior Braylen Hurt was a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

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Greene boys, girls earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Greene County’s basketball teams recently wrapped up their 2025–26 seasons, with six standout players earning All-Region recognition.Three players from each program were honored, highlighting strong individual performances despite challenging campaigns.
Buter senior guard Kwamane Bridges (1) is averaging nearly 20 points a game this season. (Photo courtesy of Will Cheney/The Augusta Chronicle)

Buter senior guard Kwamane Bridges (1) is averaging nearly 20 points a game this season. (Photo courtesy of Will Cheney/The Augusta Chronicle)

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Dogs to face defending state champ Butler for title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team is one win away from a state championship, but the Dogs will have to go through the defending titleholder to get it.No. 5 seed Morgan County (25-6) is set to face No. 2 Butler (25-4) in the GHSA Class 2A state championship game Saturday at 1 p.m. in Macon.
Morgan County senior Ty Tillery waits on a pitch at the plate. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Ty Tillery waits on a pitch at the plate. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Dogs sweep Wolfpack in non-region series

Skyla Morris
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Last week, Morgan County competed against Class 5A’s Greenbrier in a two-game series.The Dogs, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A, swept the home-and-home series with 6-4 and 11-2 victories.
Morgan County senior point guard Zeki Locus scored a team-high 17 points in the win over Therrell. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior point guard Zeki Locus scored a team-high 17 points in the win over Therrell. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs rally in fourth to beat Therrell, advance to state title

Lance McCurley
Friday, March 6, 2026
DOUGLASVILLE — No. 5 seed Morgan County is heading back to the state championship after a 69–62 win over No. 16 seed Therrell in the GHSA Class 2A semifinal Friday at Legacy Arena in Douglas County.
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