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LOA senior Beth Harris has been a spark for the offense at the plate. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Beth Harris has been a spark for the offense at the plate. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans see positive results on diamond

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy first-year softball head coach Glynn McDaniel doesn’t care about his team’s slow start.The Lady Titans are 4-7 overall following Tuesday’s win over Thomas Jefferson Academy, but McDaniel has noticed a change in his players over the past few weeks.
Greene County head coach Darius Robinson talks with his team after the scrimmage against Northeast (Macon) on Aug. 8. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Darius Robinson talks with his team after the scrimmage against Northeast (Macon) on Aug. 8. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Slow start, mistakes lead to Rebels’ rout of Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Haralson County (3-0) handed Greene County (0-2) its second loss of the season this past Friday night.The Rebels traveled to Greensboro seeking revenge after a 25-3 loss to the Tigers at home last year.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Love of the game

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 4, 2025
In Athens earlier this week, I timed a trip uptown via Lumpkin Street to immerse myself in the phalanx of students, watching them cross the street all the way to the bottom of the hill and up past Joe Brown Hall toward the canopy of trees of North Campus.
Lake Oconee Academy tailback CJ Stembridge scored three rushing touchdowns in a win over Hancock C entral this past Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy tailback CJ Stembridge scored three rushing touchdowns in a win over Hancock C entral this past Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Stembridge scores 3 TDs, leads Titans past Bulldogs for first win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy sophomore CJ Stembridge put the team on his back this past Friday at Hancock Central.Stembridge rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns on 19 attempts, leading the Titans to a 21-7 victory over the Bulldogs. The sophomore running back averaged 7.
Morgan County senior wide receiver Jacoby Simmons (12) races down the field past Oconee County defenders on his 77-yard touchdown run on the Dogs’ first play from scrimmage this past Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior wide receiver Jacoby Simmons (12) races down the field past Oconee County defenders on his 77-yard touchdown run on the Dogs’ first play from scrimmage this past Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs take down Oconee to remain undefeated

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Morgan County played Oconee County on Friday, Aug. 29, in its third game of the season.The Dogs whipped the Class 3A Warriors from start to finish, securing a 35-14 win to remain undefeated.Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins was pleased with several areas on both offense and defense.
Georgia is expecting cornerback Ellis Robinson IV (1) to battle for the starting spot opposite of veteran Daylen Everette this season. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia is expecting cornerback Ellis Robinson IV (1) to battle for the starting spot opposite of veteran Daylen Everette this season. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Dawgs focus on themselves ahead of Saturday’s opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Georgia will get its 2025 season underway at home against non-conference opponent Marshall this week. The No. 4 Bulldogs were preparing for the Thundering Herd during practice last week.“Coaches started on Thursday, and players started on Friday.
Former Putnam County star football player Jalon Kilgore is now a starter for the South Carolina Gamecocks. COURTESY OF USC ATHLETICS

Former Putnam County star football player Jalon Kilgore is now a starter for the South Carolina Gamecocks. COURTESY OF USC ATHLETICS

Players represent Lake Country at next level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The 2025 college football season officially begins this Saturday, with several games, including marquee matches across the country, featuring players from Morgan, Greene, and Putnam counties representing Georgia’s Lake Country at the next level.
Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff said sophomore Blake Brannen is already showing more patience and poise in his decision making as the team’s new quarterback. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff said sophomore Blake Brannen is already showing more patience and poise in his decision making as the team’s new quarterback. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood coach continues to believe in team

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Gatewood fell 24-6 to the Trinity Christian Crusaders (1-1) last Friday to remain winless after two games. Still, head coach Jeff Ratliff said he saw things he liked in his team despite a slow start to its 2025 season.“It’s never easy. It’s hard, but we’re going to continue to get better as a team.
A pair of LOA defenders bring down a GWA ball carrier. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

A pair of LOA defenders bring down a GWA ball carrier. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans fall to GWA in rainy defensive battle

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s football couple faced off against George Walton Academy on the road last Friday.The Titans fell 13-6 to the Bulldogs during the rainy Friday night competition, marking their second consecutive loss following their season opener at Mount Paran Christian School.
Senior E’mariona Johnson puts a ball back over the net. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Senior E’mariona Johnson puts a ball back over the net. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Spike Dogs pick up where they left off

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Morgan County volleyball aims to repeat as state champions, and the team is off to a strong start this season.The Spike Dogs have been on a tear recently, winning six out of their last eight entering the weekend.
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