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Morgan County senior Jatavious Ward placed sixth at state in the 215-pound weight class. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior Jatavious Ward placed sixth at state in the 215-pound weight class. CONTRIBUTED

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Morgan wrestling coach recaps season

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Morgan County wrestling season came to a close Feb. 13 at the GHSA traditional state wrestling tournament in Morrow, where the Mat Dogs sent 10 athletes to compete at The Arena at Southlake.
Robert Edwards spent six seasons as head coach of the Greene County Tigers. Now, the former UGA running back is back at his alma mater. FILE PHOTO

Robert Edwards spent six seasons as head coach of the Greene County Tigers. Now, the former UGA running back is back at his alma mater. FILE PHOTO

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UGA football hires former GCHS head coach Edwards

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Georgia has hired former Greene County head football coach Robert Edwards to its staff in a support role.Edwards, a legendary running back for the Bulldogs, returns to Athens after building an extensive high school coaching résumé across the state of Georgia.
Greene County forward Dontriel Grable (4) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate during a game against Washington-Wilkes in the Region 8 - A Division II tournament on Feb. 18. JUSTIN RILEY/Contributed

Greene County forward Dontriel Grable (4) gets set to pass the ball to a teammate during a game against Washington-Wilkes in the Region 8 - A Division II tournament on Feb. 18. JUSTIN RILEY/Contributed

Wright believes Tigers are built for state title run

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Greene County boys basketball team is headed to the Class A Division II state playoffs, and head coach Mark Wright believes his team is right where it wants to be.
Morgan County senior guard Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. He scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the region championship win over Rutland. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior guard Zeki Locus (11) pushes the ball up the floor in transition. He scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in the region championship win over Rutland. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs repeat as region champs with win over Rutland

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Morgan County boys basketball team left no doubt who still sits atop the region.
The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) in the region championship on Feb. 20. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) in the region championship on Feb. 20. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lady Dogs upset Lady Seminoles to win back-to-back region titles

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Morgan County girls basketball team captured the Region 2-2A championship for the second consecutive season with a hard-fought 36-34 victory over Westside (Macon) on Feb. 20.
Denver McCommons was Greene County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging nearly 20 points a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Denver McCommons was Greene County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging nearly 20 points a game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Tigers fall in the first round of region tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Greene County girls basketball season came to a close under tough circumstances, but for head coach Steven Hopper, the bigger picture showed signs of real progress for a program built almost entirely on youth.
LOA senior guard Ansleigh Padgett (2) brings the ball up the floor in transition in a game against Greene County on Jan. 17. SKYLA Morris/Staff

LOA senior guard Ansleigh Padgett (2) brings the ball up the floor in transition in a game against Greene County on Jan. 17. SKYLA Morris/Staff

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Lady Titans’ season comes to an end

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball season ended with a 31–23 loss to Towns County in the first round of the Region 8 - Class A Division II tournament.
LOA sophomore Addi Everett (11) tries to dribble the ball past Morgan County’s Molly Mockaitis (6) in a 5-0 loss to the Lady Dogs on Feb. 10. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA sophomore Addi Everett (11) tries to dribble the ball past Morgan County’s Molly Mockaitis (6) in a 5-0 loss to the Lady Dogs on Feb. 10. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Titans ready to resume championship chase

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
After back-to-back trips to the state championship match, the Lake Oconee Academy girls soccer team enters the 2026 season with unfinished business — and plenty of motivation.The Lady Titans fell just short of a state title the past two years.
Morgan County’s Korbin Hedgwood (5) tries to battle for possession of the ball in a match against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 10. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County’s Korbin Hedgwood (5) tries to battle for possession of the ball in a match against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 10. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Dogs’ season begins amid some changes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Morgan County boys soccer team enters the 2026 season facing an unusual start — and an immediate test.After weather disruptions and scheduling issues wiped out the Dogs’ usual preseason scrimmage schedule, Morgan County opened the year without the benefit of a true practice game.
LOA senior point guard Corrion Jernigan was one of the team’s top players this season in several statistical categories. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA senior point guard Corrion Jernigan was one of the team’s top players this season in several statistical categories. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Titans finish season showing growth

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy boys basketball team saw its season come to an end last week with a loss to a seasoned opponent.Warren County upended the Titans 60-45 to advance to the second round of the Region 8-Class A Division II tournament, bringing the Titans’ 2025–26 campaign to a close.
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