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Morgan County wide receiver Ty Tillery (1) dives for the pylon as Westside safety Paul Risper (12) attempts to force him out of bounds. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County wide receiver Ty Tillery (1) dives for the pylon as Westside safety Paul Risper (12) attempts to force him out of bounds. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Dogs win first round of playoffs over Seminoles

Skyla Morris
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Morgan County kicked off the postseason on Nov. 14, hosting Westside of Macon in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs.The two teams had already played earlier this season, with the Dogs winning 56-14 on Sept. 26.
Greene County sophomore Dicorion Alexander (7) attempts to bring down an Early County ball carrier. COURTESY OF KATHRYN LANGLEY

Greene County sophomore Dicorion Alexander (7) attempts to bring down an Early County ball carrier. COURTESY OF KATHRYN LANGLEY

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Bobcats run all over Tigers in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Early County handled Greene County with ease last Friday in Blakely, defeating the Tigers 43-6 in dominating fashion to advance to the second round of the Class A Division II playoffs for a fourth straight year.
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) rushed for a career-high 181 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown against Mississippi State on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) rushed for a career-high 181 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown against Mississippi State on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Dawgs maul Miss State with ‘total team effort’

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 14, 2025
In a battle of Bulldogs, No. 5 Georgia dominated Mississippi State in all three phases of the game.The visiting Bulldogs played well on offense, defense, and special teams to pull off a 41-21 win in Starkville.
Members of the Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team celebrate winning a point in the Elite 8 match against Oglethorpe County on Oct. 22. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Members of the Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team celebrate winning a point in the Elite 8 match against Oglethorpe County on Oct. 22. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans volleyball celebrates historic season

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 14, 2025
The 2025 season for the Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team was one of the best in program history.The Lady Titans won a program-record 25 matches with only seven losses this year.
The Greene County Tigers take the field before their matchup against Lincoln County on Oct. 31. (COURTESY OF MOMMA D'S PIX)

The Greene County Tigers take the field before their matchup against Lincoln County on Oct. 31. (COURTESY OF MOMMA D'S PIX)

Tigers to face Early County in first round

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 14, 2025
Greene County secured a playoff spot with a 27-7 win over crosstown rival Lake Oconee Academy on Oct. 24.The Tigers (2-8) are the No. 4 seed from Region 8 in Class A Division II and will face No. 1 Early County (7-3) in the first round this Friday in Blakely.
Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland passed for 233 yards and three touchdown passes in the region championship on Oct. 31 against Callaway. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior quarterback Davis Strickland passed for 233 yards and three touchdown passes in the region championship on Oct. 31 against Callaway. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Perfect regular season means a lot to Morgan County seniors

Skyla Morris
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Morgan County’s win over Callaway to capture the region title on Oct. 31 was special for the program.With the 43-22 win over the Cavaliers, the Dogs capped off the 2025 regular season with a perfect 10-0 record for the first time in over half a century.
Georgia’s defense will need the help of middle linebacker CJ Allen (3) to contain Mississippi State’s offensive attack. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia’s defense will need the help of middle linebacker CJ Allen (3) to contain Mississippi State’s offensive attack. CONTRIBUTED

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Georgia preps for ‘hard to beat’ Mississippi State

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 6, 2025
After knocking off Florida last Saturday, No. 5 Georgia will face Mississippi State on the road this week.The Bulldogs of Starkville (5-4, 1-4) got their first conference win last week, defeating Arkansas 38-35 in a thriller.
Georgia’s Chauncey Bowens (33) led the team in rushing last week with 70 yards on nine attempts and a touchdown against Florida. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia’s Chauncey Bowens (33) led the team in rushing last week with 70 yards on nine attempts and a touchdown against Florida. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bowens sparks Dawgs’ win over Florida

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Chauncey Bowens provided a spark for Georgia late in the fourth quarter against Florida last week.Bowens, who was once committed to play for the Gators but flipped to the Bulldogs, scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 36-yard run to help No.
The Lake Oconee Academy Titans take the field before their game against rival Greene County on Oct. 24. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Lake Oconee Academy Titans take the field before their game against rival Greene County on Oct. 24. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Stewart recaps Lake Oconee Academy’s season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy came up on the unfortunate end of a recent loss to Greene County, ending its postseason hopes.The Titans fell to the Tigers 27-7 on Oct. 24, finishing the season with a program-worst 2-8 overall record.“There’s nothing better.
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