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Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been a spark for the offense this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been a spark for the offense this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood bats stay hot

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The bats for Gatewood softball didn’t get rusty after a lopsided win over Trinity Christian in the season opener.The Lady Gators (3-1) scored 34 runs over the next three games, winning two and losing one.
The Tigers will be led by first-year head coach Darius Robinson, who was previously an assistant at Valdosta High School. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Tigers will be led by first-year head coach Darius Robinson, who was previously an assistant at Valdosta High School. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

New Greene coach sets new standards for Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Darius Robinson era at Greene County will officially begin Aug. 15 when the Tigers visit Putnam County.Previously an assistant at South Georgia powerhouse Valdosta, Robinson was hired as Greene’s new head coach to replace Terrance Banks, who is now at Central Gwinnett.
Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson returned for his senior season, hoping to lead the Tigers to a region title and a deep playoff run. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson returned for his senior season, hoping to lead the Tigers to a region title and a deep playoff run. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene senior QB ready to lead

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Landon Garretson understands what it takes for a team to be successful.Garretson played his first two seasons of high school football at Class 5A’s Kell in Marietta. He then wanted a change of scenery and transferred to Greene County before the start of his junior year.
LOA’s offense will succeed if quarterback Jake McDonald (1) can deliver in a new system. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA’s offense will succeed if quarterback Jake McDonald (1) can deliver in a new system. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Commitment key to LOA's success in 2025

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy had a disappointing end to last season, losing five straight games and missing the playoffs after starting 5-0.In the offseason, the Titans lost key leaders like Ike O’Neal, Reid Davis, and Cam Kelley, and now seek younger players to fill those roles.
LOA senior Dylan Hiter will be featured within the new-look offense as a running back this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Dylan Hiter will be featured within the new-look offense as a running back this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Dylan Hiter embraces new role on Titans’ offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s Dylan Hiter has faced adversity throughout his high school football career. He’s fought through several injuries during his time as a Titan but hopefully has reached the other side of them.
Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins heads into his fifth season with the program and he has high expectations for this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins heads into his fifth season with the program and he has high expectations for this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

All about ‘mindset’ for Morgan County coach Clint Jenkins

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The school year has officially kicked off, meaning Friday-night lights are just around the corner.After a successful 2024 season, Morgan County is anticipating its return to Bill Corry Stadium, where the ‘Dogs remained undefeated last season before finishing 11-2 overall.
Morgan County offensive lineman Jamari Mundy is a multi-year starter for the Dogs. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County offensive lineman Jamari Mundy is a multi-year starter for the Dogs. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior Jamari Mundy playing for the future

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Morgan County senior Jamari Mundy has been playing the game of football since he was eight years old.Mundy, 17, has been part of the Dogs’ varsity football roster throughout his entire high school career.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Tom Cousins

Loran Smith
Thursday, August 14, 2025
There are many Biblical references to incompatibility in the afterlife for those who accumulated wealth on earth, and while no living person, sinner or saint, knows what awaits, I believe Tom Cousins will be in the quarters reserved for the most special of people.
Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Jake McDonald (1) lofts a pass over Social Circle defenders during a scrimmage against the Redskins on Aug. 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Jake McDonald (1) lofts a pass over Social Circle defenders during a scrimmage against the Redskins on Aug. 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans to open season on the road

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy will open up its 2025 season against Mount Paran Christian this Friday on the road.The Titans scrimmaged Social Circle this past week and played well, tying the Redskins 14-14 when the varsity played. However, when the junior varsity squads came in, Social Circle edged LOA, 12-0.
LOA junior Emma Dimascio gets set to serve a ball in match earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA junior Emma Dimascio gets set to serve a ball in match earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lady Titans playing together at start of season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team started the season strong last week.The Lady Titans picked up four wins over East Jackson, Social Circle, George Walton Academy, and Frederica Academy. They were dominant and never lost a set in the first four matches of the season.
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