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Gatewood senior Ben Brannen put in a consistent performance for the Gators last Friday night in Louisville. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Gatewood senior Ben Brannen put in a consistent performance for the Gators last Friday night in Louisville. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Gatewood gets third-straight win

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Gatewood Gators (3-4, 2-0) continued their midseason resurgence Friday night in Louisville, where they earned a decisive 34–18 road victory over Thomas Jefferson Academy (1-7, 0-3).
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: October musings

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 9, 2025
October has long been my favorite month, and while November is the month for Thanksgiving, I always count my blessings during our tenth month, which comes and goes too quickly.In October, there is so much going on in the Great Outdoors.
Morgan County senior tight end Drew Ainslie (80) was named the team’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Rutland this past Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior tight end Drew Ainslie (80) was named the team’s Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against Rutland this past Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs weather storm against Hurricanes, improve to 7-0

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Morgan County brought the heat in its road matchup against Rutland on Oct. 3.The Dogs dominated the Hurricanes 60-27, improving to 7-0 overall and 2-0 in the region.Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins thought his offense was successful in moving the football down the field.
Morgan County senior Abby Dennard has been a key piece to the team’s success this season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County senior Abby Dennard has been a key piece to the team’s success this season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs dominate path to win region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Morgan County’s volleyball team will head into the Class 2A state playoffs next week in a good spot.The Spike Dogs recently wrapped up the regular season with a 27-12 overall record and won the region championship with a perfect 5-0 mark.
Georgia defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (99) tries to get around Alabama offensive lineman Wilkin Formby (75) and make a tackle in the backfield. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (99) tries to get around Alabama offensive lineman Wilkin Formby (75) and make a tackle in the backfield. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Mistakes plague Dawgs against Crimson Tide

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Georgia made too many mistakes to bounce back from, and its comeback attempt fell short in a 24-21 loss to Alabama last Saturday night at Sanford Stadium.The Bulldogs struggled early, both offensively and defensively, allowing No. 17 Crimson Tide to capitalize on their mistakes.
Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens rushes for a career-high 43-yard gain in the second quarter of last week’s game against Alabama. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens rushes for a career-high 43-yard gain in the second quarter of last week’s game against Alabama. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bowens steps up in ‘Bama loss

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Chauncey Bowens was a bright spot for Georgia in a 24-21 loss to Alabama last Saturday night.Bowens, a redshirt freshman running back for the Bulldogs, had a breakout performance against the Crimson Tide.
Lake Oconee Academy sophomore running back Marcus Rhodes (16) is primed to have a big game against Washington-Wilkes this Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy sophomore running back Marcus Rhodes (16) is primed to have a big game against Washington-Wilkes this Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans use bye to prepare for Washington-Wilkes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy used its bye week to prepare for its upcoming region game at Washington-Wilkes.This Friday’s game between the Titans (2-4) and Tigers (2-4) will be the region opener for both.
Greene County ball carrier Dontriel Grable (4) totes the ball past Miller Grove’s front seven. Courtesy of Momma D’s Pix

Greene County ball carrier Dontriel Grable (4) totes the ball past Miller Grove’s front seven. Courtesy of Momma D’s Pix

Tigers hit reset button after loss to Miller Grove

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Miller Grove avenged a bad loss to Greene County last season with a 56-7 rout of the Tigers this past Friday night.The Class 2A Wolverines (5-1) dominated Greene County (1-5) from the opening kickoff to the final whistle.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Foxworthy & Richt

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Jeff Foxworthy recently met with UGA librarian Toby Graham and his staff and called me to see if lunch with Mark Richt could be arranged following his session with the library staff.
Morgan County wide receiver Wyatt Singleton (7) attempts to haul in a pass over Westside defensive back Syveon Hodges (10). SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County wide receiver Wyatt Singleton (7) attempts to haul in a pass over Westside defensive back Syveon Hodges (10). SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs spank Seminoles in region opener

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Morgan County continues to dominate under Friday night lights and shows no signs of backing down anytime soon.The Dogs (6-0) defeated Westside of Macon 56-14 at home on Sept. 26, claiming their first region victory.
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