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Hapeville Charter running back Traeven Jones (5) tries to avoid being brought down to the ground by a Morgan County defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Hapeville Charter running back Traeven Jones (5) tries to avoid being brought down to the ground by a Morgan County defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Hornets sting Dogs in quarterfinals

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Morgan County’s season ended on Nov. 28 in the GHSA Class 2A quarterfinal with a 34-22 loss to Hapeville Charter.The Dogs made too many mistakes and didn’t execute, allowing the Hornets to capitalize.
LOA senior Corrion Jernigan brings the ball up the floor during a game against Oglethorpe County on Nov. 25. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA senior Corrion Jernigan brings the ball up the floor during a game against Oglethorpe County on Nov. 25. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans to replace key production from last year

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy lost much of its production from the 2024-25 basketball season and aims to replace it this year.The Titans lost their leading scorer, Canon Mullen, whose dad, Dan Mullen, accepted a job as the head football coach at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada.
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

McCurley: Resuming the hate

News Staff
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Rivalry week in college football is here, when teams from across the country will face their biggest rivals, many of them in-state matchups.
Freshman running back Bo Walker (24), playing his first meaningful minutes for Georgia, made the time count with three touchdowns in a 35-3 rout of Charlotte. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Freshman running back Bo Walker (24), playing his first meaningful minutes for Georgia, made the time count with three touchdowns in a 35-3 rout of Charlotte. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Walker leads Georgia past 49ers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
 Bo Walker had a breakout performance for No. 4 Georgia against Charlotte.The freshman running back scored three rushing touchdowns, achieving a hat trick to help the No. 4 Bulldogs comfortably defeat the 49ers 35-3 in the home regular-season finale Nov. 22 at Sanford Stadium.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (right) joins Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on the field on the field after the Bulldogs defeated Georgia Tech last season. FILE PHOTO

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (right) joins Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on the field on the field after the Bulldogs defeated Georgia Tech last season. FILE PHOTO

Dawgs, Yellow Jackets to renew Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
After last season’s eight-overtime game, which featured a large halftime deficit, No. 4 Georgia (10-1) and No. 15 Georgia Tech (9-2) will renew their annual rivalry, called “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate,” this Friday in Atlanta.
LOA sophomore Kaitlyn Mamay was named the Region Pitcher of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA sophomore Kaitlyn Mamay was named the Region Pitcher of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA softball racks up All-Region awards

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy softball team had nine players garner All-Region honors following the 2025 season.Highlighting the postseason awards list for the Titans was Kaitlyn Mamay. She was named Region Pitcher of the Year following an impressive sophomore campaign.
The Wild Things concluded their inaugural season in Lake Oconee in late July. Four months later, the team’s owner, Corey Schachter plans to make changes including a new coach, and more opportunities for community interaction. SKYLA MORRIS/File photo

The Wild Things concluded their inaugural season in Lake Oconee in late July. Four months later, the team’s owner, Corey Schachter plans to make changes including a new coach, and more opportunities for community interaction. SKYLA MORRIS/File photo

Wild Things returning to Lake Country

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The 2025 season marked a significant milestone for the Lake Oconee Wild Things baseball program as the collegiate baseball team relocated to Greensboro under new ownership after previously competing at Reinhardt University in Waleska.
Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) rushed for 102 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns in a win over Miller Grove last Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) rushed for 102 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns in a win over Miller Grove last Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs win track meet over Wolverines, advance to second straight quarterfinal

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Morgan County is headed back to the Class 2A quarterfinals for a second straight season.The No. 4 seed Dogs triumphed over No. 13 Miller Grove 49-28 on Nov. 21 to advance.“I’m just really proud of our guys,” Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins said after the game.
Morgan County senior Cydney Burke, the team’s second-leading scorer last season, drives the lane in a scrimmage against Cedar Shoals on Nov. 4. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Cydney Burke, the team’s second-leading scorer last season, drives the lane in a scrimmage against Cedar Shoals on Nov. 4. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan girls looking to replace production in 2025

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The 2025-26 season for the Morgan County girls basketball team is underway.The Lady Dogs were ranked No. 7 in Class AA in SandysSpiel. com’s preseason rankings.
Georgia cornerback Demello Jones (15) totaled four tackles, including being credited with half a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against the Longhorns. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia cornerback Demello Jones (15) totaled four tackles, including being credited with half a tackle for loss and a pass breakup against the Longhorns. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia defense gets ‘down and dirty’ against Longhorns

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Georgia delivered its best defensive performance of the season against Texas this past Saturday in a 35-10 win. The Longhorns struggled to get anything going offensively, as the Bulldogs’ defense was dominant.
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