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Greene County senior wideout Jordan Knox tries to dodge defenders during a scrimmage against Northeast (Macon) on Aug. 8. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior wideout Jordan Knox tries to dodge defenders during a scrimmage against Northeast (Macon) on Aug. 8. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers look to improve after scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Greene County has some questions heading into the season opener this Friday after its scrimmage last week.The Tigers played their only scrimmage against Northeast Macon, the Class A Division I runner-up from last season, at home.
Georgia veteran defensive back Joenel Aguero prepares to catch a pass while participating in position drills during a practice on Thursday, July 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia veteran defensive back Joenel Aguero prepares to catch a pass while participating in position drills during a practice on Thursday, July 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Smart preaches clear message at fall camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart is known for his ability to prepare and motivate his teams each season.
The 2025 GRPA 14U Girls Fastpitch Softball Class C State Champions include (back, l-r) Abigail Roberts, Maddie Tintle, Gracynn Rios, Colbie Stolley, Coaches Bryan Arthur and Chris Huskins, Mea Thrift, Gracie Lowery, Abby Mashburn, Layla Moore, and Kaylee Collis; and (front, l-r) Lily Arthur, Sylvie Huskins, and Alexis Thrift. CONTRIBUTED

The 2025 GRPA 14U Girls Fastpitch Softball Class C State Champions include (back, l-r) Abigail Roberts, Maddie Tintle, Gracynn Rios, Colbie Stolley, Coaches Bryan Arthur and Chris Huskins, Mea Thrift, Gracie Lowery, Abby Mashburn, Layla Moore, and Kaylee Collis; and (front, l-r) Lily Arthur, Sylvie Huskins, and Alexis Thrift. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam 14U softball wins GRPA state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Putnam County’s 14U All-Star softball team recently won the 2025 Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s state title.
With rain soaking everyone’s shirts and jerseys, Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff explains his next drill during practice last Friday at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With rain soaking everyone’s shirts and jerseys, Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff explains his next drill during practice last Friday at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators prepare for preseason game

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Gatewood softball began its season on the right foot, July 29, with a convincing win in Dublin over Trinity Christian. The Lady Gators cruised to an 11-1 victory, avenging a loss to the Lady Crusaders in last year’s season opener.“Starting the season with a dominant win is always good.
LOA’s Troy Evans (right) attempts to haul in a pass as teammate Corrion Jernigan tries to bat it down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA’s Troy Evans (right) attempts to haul in a pass as teammate Corrion Jernigan tries to bat it down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Area football teams host scrimmages this week

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 7, 2025
High school football in Georgia began on Friday, Aug. 1, as teams across the state participated in scrimmages.This week, scrimmages will continue.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Kirby’s kickoff

Columnist
Thursday, August 7, 2025
I have been monitoring the start of each season of Georgia football for almost seven decades. There was never a time when there was not a rush of adrenaline accompanying that first day of practice.Yesteryear, the players reported on Labor Day weekend.
Morgan County volleyball head coach Alan Shultz instructs his players during a recent practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County volleyball head coach Alan Shultz instructs his players during a recent practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Familiarity to play in the Spike Dogs’ favor

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Morgan County, the reigning GHSA Class AA volleyball state champion, began its 2025 season this week. The Spike Dogs aim to repeat and win back-to-back titles this season, but will do so with a new head coach.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Football is here

Lance
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Football is officially here.High school football in the Peach State begins this week with scrimmages. The Georgia Bulldogs start fall camp. There is also an NFL preseason scrimmage between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Detroit Lions.We are so back, man. This is the best time of the year.
Wild Things Pitcher Luke Petruzzi had the summer of a lifetime, with his crosscountry trip to Lake Oconee. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Wild Things Pitcher Luke Petruzzi had the summer of a lifetime, with his crosscountry trip to Lake Oconee. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Wild Things pitcher Luke Petruzzi’s cross-country experience at Lake Oconee

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Lake Oconee Wild Things 2025 roster featured collegiate baseball athletes from numerous universities across the state and country. Several of the participating athletes traveled far to spend their summer in Lake Oconee and stayed with host families for their season.
The Spike Dogs hoist up the Class 2A state championship trophy after defeating the Savannah Arts Academy in straight sets on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Spike Dogs hoist up the Class 2A state championship trophy after defeating the Savannah Arts Academy in straight sets on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lady Dogs win GADA Class 2A Director’s Cup

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Morgan County High School athletics excelled during the 2024-25 academic school year, especially in girls’ sports.The school was recently awarded the Georgia Athletic Directors Association (GADA) Directors Cup for the top female program in Class AA.
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