Sports

Oklahoma musings

Loran Smith

Thursday, September 24, 2026

In September 1965, when NBC sent Jim Simpson and Bud Wilkinson to Athens to broadcast the GeorgiaAlabama game, it was the first time network television had ever telecast a game from UGA’s historic campus.They arrived on Thursday, and the late Dan Magill was the dedicated host, which meant that I,...

Titans senior running back Griffin Stanford runs on a kick return against the War Eagles. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans take ‘humbling’ loss at home against Brentwood

Skyla Morris

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Before the 2026 season even began, Lake Oconee Academy anticipated its Sept. 18 rematch with the Brentwood School, as the Eagles shut them out 43-0 last year.Despite a home-field advantage and a 4-0 record, the Titans (4-1) fell short on Friday night with a 42-0 loss — just a single-point...

Morgan County sophomore running back Aiden Lawrence makes a run down field in a game earlier in the season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs focus on ‘fundamentals’ in bye week

Skyla Morris

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Morgan County’s rollercoaster experience of non-region competitions ended on Sept. 11 with a 35-12 loss at Mountain View High School.

London Humphreys (16) elevates to haul in a pass from Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff 

Dawgs unsatisfied despite another lopsided victory

Brad Harrison

Thursday, September 17, 2026

ATHENS — For the second game in a row, a quick and efficient start to the game allowed the Georgia Bulldogs to rotate reserves upon reserves into the game. Georgia breezed its way to a 70-20 win against Western Kentucky en route to a 2-0 start to the season.

Bulldogs begin challenging SEC competition with matchup at Arkansas

Skyla Morris

Thursday, September 17, 2026

The Georgia Bulldogs dominated Western Kentucky 70-20 on Sept. 5, and now face a bigger challenge on the road in their conference opener against Arkansas.The Dawgs have allowed just 23 total points from their first two weeks of competition and are labeled as a 24.5point favorite over the Razorbacks.

Senior wide receiver Drew Love held on to the ball on this play to make an impressive, first-quarter diving catch that led to the Gators’ first score on the same drive. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators get the job done against Southland

Ian Tocher

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Gatewood didn’t need just a win last Friday night; the team needed to find out what it felt like to earn one.After opening with three straight losses, the Gators put together their best all-around performance so far this season, holding off Southland Academy 35-21 in Eatonton for their first...

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THE COLEMAN REPORT

M. Lee Coleman

Thursday, September 17, 2026

What is the Lake Country?I ran into an old friend recently and was asked why I use the term “Lake Country” so frequently.

Titans junior quarterback Jake McDonald calling a snap in the team’s pre-season scrimmage at home in August. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Titans remain undefeated after 40-16 rout of Twiggs

Skyla Morris

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Lake Oconee Academy hit the road on Sept. 11 to face Twiggs County, hoping to add another win to its 3-0 start this season.

Dogs’ senior running back Alex Corrias shook off Madison County defenders in a scoring attempt during the season opener. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs face defeat at Mountain View

Skyla Morris

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Morgan County has faced its ups and downs in its first four weeks of the 2026 season, with victories over Madison County and Eastside before a tough home loss to Oconee County.The Dogs (2-2) hit another hurdle on the road on Sept. 11, with a 35-12 loss to Mountain View High School and now will head...

Western Kentucky

Loran Smith

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Through the years, with a few stops made in foreign towns and communities, I learned that the respect for an American education was over the top with most everybody, especially the Europeans.With the passing of time, I learned that it was not only the major universities that brought foreign...

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