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Christian Monfort (23) runs past defenders, rumbling his way down the field toward the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Christian Monfort (23) runs past defenders, rumbling his way down the field toward the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Monfort’s 4 TDs help Dogs run all over War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Christian Monfort played a major role in Morgan County’s decisive 46-14 win over Putnam County on Aug. 22.The senior tailback rushed 16 times for 171 yards and four touchdowns.
The Greene County Tigers take the field ahead of their game against Twiggs County last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Greene County Tigers take the field ahead of their game against Twiggs County last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Weather postpones Greene-Twiggs game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The non-region game between Greene County and Twiggs County on Thursday, Aug. 21, didn’t last long.The Tigers and Cobras were three plays into the contest from scrimmage when lightning caused a delay.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Darryl Jones

Loran Smith
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Here in Columbus, the waters of Georgia’s most romantic river — the musical Chattahoochee — bring a lively atmosphere to a vibrant populace bent on creating a city that combines work and play, making it not only an attractive destination but also a place to put down roots.
Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam pounds Greene with ground game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Putnam County relied on a strong running game to defeat Greene County 42-15 in the season opener on Aug. 15.The War Eagles (1-0) had two running backs – senior Omarion Butts and sophomore Kumari – who made the biggest impact.
Morgan County and Putnam County will face off this Friday in Madison at Bill Corry Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Morgan County and Putnam County will face off this Friday in Madison at Bill Corry Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Dogs favored over War Eagles in rivalry game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Putnam County (1-0) and Morgan County (1-0) will renew their rivalry Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium in Madison. Last season, the Dogs defeated the War Eagles 42-28 in a shootout. Morgan is favored to win 48-16 this year, according to the Massey Ratings prediction by On3.com.
Gatewood cheerleaders and football players surround Eatonton icon Georgia Benjamin-Smith (in red) on her 85th birthday, following a brief pre-game candlelight vigil she organized to bring awareness to local domestic violence issues. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood cheerleaders and football players surround Eatonton icon Georgia Benjamin-Smith (in red) on her 85th birthday, following a brief pre-game candlelight vigil she organized to bring awareness to local domestic violence issues. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood falls to Flint River in season opener

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The new-look Gatewood Gators got off to a rough start Friday night, falling 20-6 to the visiting Flint River Academy Wildcats out of Woodbury.
Morgan County running back Christian Monfort runs past Warren County defenders. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort runs past Warren County defenders. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Balanced offense leads Morgan past Warren

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Morgan County handled business in its season opener Aug. 16 against Warren County.The game was postponed from Friday to Saturday due to severe weather conditions, but that didn’t affect the Dogs (1-0) as they dominated the Screaming Devils 53-16 at Albert J. Massey Field.
LOA head coach Patrick Stewart talks with quarterback Jake McDonald during a scrimmage against Social Circle on Aug. 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA head coach Patrick Stewart talks with quarterback Jake McDonald during a scrimmage against Social Circle on Aug. 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans drop season opener to Mount Paran

Will Morrison
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy opened its season last Friday with a 7-0 road loss to Mount Paran Christian.It was a storm-ridden week all across the state, and that hurt the Titans with their preparation for this game.
George Patton

George Patton

Smith: George Patton

Loran Smith
Thursday, August 21, 2025
On Sept. 19, 1964, a muggy night in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Joe Namath lined up under center for the first series, called for the snap, and dropped back to throw. As soon as he set up in the pocket, George Patton was in his face and threw the heralded Tide All-American for a nine-yard loss.
Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland hands the ball off to running back Christian Monfort during a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff on Aug. 7. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland hands the ball off to running back Christian Monfort during a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff on Aug. 7. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan offense impresses in scrimmage

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Morgan County faced off against Cherokee Bluff in a scrimmage on Aug. 7.The Dogs secured a 29-21 victory over the Bears in their home game at Bill Corry Stadium.Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins was happy with the Dogs’ performance in the team’s preseason contest.
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