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Lake Oconee Academy’s Griffin Stanford (10) celebrates with his teammates as he returns to the dugout after hitting a home run against Treutlen. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s Griffin Stanford (10) celebrates with his teammates as he returns to the dugout after hitting a home run against Treutlen. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans sweep Treutlen to advance to Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy baseball team is playing some of its best baseball at the right time.The Titans punched their ticket to the GHSA Class A Division I Elite Eight with a two-game sweep of Treutlen, showcasing both explosive offense and reliable pitching.
LOA seniors Austin Dell (5) and Garrett Griffin (6) celebrate with sophomore teammate Poli Medrano (15) after he scored the game-winning goal against Echols County on April 29, sending the defending state champion Titans back to the Elite Eight. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA seniors Austin Dell (5) and Garrett Griffin (6) celebrate with sophomore teammate Poli Medrano (15) after he scored the game-winning goal against Echols County on April 29, sending the defending state champion Titans back to the Elite Eight. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans stun Echols County with last-second header to reach Elite Eight

Skyla Morris
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s boys soccer team hosted Echols County on April 29 in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 GHSA Class A Division II playoffs, and it took every last second to decide it.
Morgan County head baseball coach Steve Westmoreland runs through a banner after the Bulldogs defeated Stephens County 7-3 in a come-from-behind victory, earning his 400th career win. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County head baseball coach Steve Westmoreland runs through a banner after the Bulldogs defeated Stephens County 7-3 in a come-from-behind victory, earning his 400th career win. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Westmoreland wins 400th career game as Dogs take series over Stephens

Skyla Morris
Monday, May 4, 2026
Morgan County’s second-round playoff series win over Stephens County last week delivered a milestone moment for head coach Steve Westmoreland, as the Bulldogs’ dramatic Game 3 victory marked the 400th win of his coaching career.
Morgan County senior Davis Strickland rounds third base, tosses his helmet into the air and celebrates after hitting a game-winning grand slam against Stephens County, securing an Elite Eight berth for the Bulldogs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Davis Strickland rounds third base, tosses his helmet into the air and celebrates after hitting a game-winning grand slam against Stephens County, securing an Elite Eight berth for the Bulldogs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Strickland’s walk-off grand slam sends Bulldogs to Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Davis Strickland delivered when it mattered most in a pivotal moment for his team.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: UGA HOF

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The University of Georgia chapter of the National Football Foundation — the largest chapter in the country for more than 15 years — held its annual awards banquet last week, perhaps its most successful event in its 40-year history.
Junior Maleah Jarrells qualified for the state sectional meet in three events, placing first in the 100-meter hurdles and high jump, and second in the 300-meter hurdles. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior Maleah Jarrells qualified for the state sectional meet in three events, placing first in the 100-meter hurdles and high jump, and second in the 300-meter hurdles. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County T&F has strong showing at region meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Greene County’s track and field program showed steady growth throughout the spring, and that progress paid off at the region meet last week.In his return leading the program, head coach James Miller saw his teams round into form at the right time.
Both Lake Oconee Academy tennis teams are headed back to the Elite Eight, as each are trying to win a state championship. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Both Lake Oconee Academy tennis teams are headed back to the Elite Eight, as each are trying to win a state championship. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA tennis teams advance to Elite 8

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s tennis teams are in the midst of another postseason run and will prepare for their Elite Eight matchups in the coming days. The girls’ team earned a 3-0 victory over Hawkinsville in its Sweet 16 matchup, while the boys’ team also posted a 3-0 win against Wilcox County.
LOA junior Janey Soto dribbles the ball down the pitch. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA junior Janey Soto dribbles the ball down the pitch. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lady Titans cruise through first two rounds

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s girls soccer team defeated Brooks County 4-0 on Apr. 28 in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 GHSA Class A Division II state playoffs.With the win, the Titans advance to the Elite Eight, where they will travel to face Screven County on May 4.
The Morgan County track and field teams pose for a photo after sweeping the Region 4-AA meet, capturing both the boys and girls team titles. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County track and field teams pose for a photo after sweeping the Region 4-AA meet, capturing both the boys and girls team titles. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County T&F looks ahead to sectionals after winning region

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Morgan County’s track and field program strongly opened postseason competition, as both the boys and girls teams captured the Region 2-AA titles at last week’s meet on April 21 at Jackson High School.
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