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The Morgan County Spike Dogs advanced to the Class AA state championship after defeating Savannah Arts Academy, the team they beat in last season's state title match, 3-1 on Saturday. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Morgan County Spike Dogs advanced to the Class AA state championship after defeating Savannah Arts Academy, the team they beat in last season's state title match, 3-1 on Saturday. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs headed back to state title

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Morgan County volleyball is headed back to the state championship match after a huge win on Saturday.The Spike Dogs defeated Savannah Arts Academy 3-1 (25-13; 18-25; 25-17; 25-20) in a rematch of last season’s state title.
Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie runs off the field with a smile after catching his third touchdown pass of the game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie runs off the field with a smile after catching his third touchdown pass of the game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Luckie, Stockton lead Georgia offense over Rebels

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Gunner Stockton and Lawson Luckie delivered strong performances for Georgia in its 43-35 win over Ole Miss. The two Bulldogs played a key role in the team’s offensive success, totaling a season-high 510 yards against the Rebels on Saturday.
Georgia defensive lineman Quintavius Johnson (33) and linebacker CJ Allen (3) bring down an Ole Miss ball carrier. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia defensive lineman Quintavius Johnson (33) and linebacker CJ Allen (3) bring down an Ole Miss ball carrier. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs complete comeback over Ole Miss

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Georgia put on a clinic in the fourth quarter against No. 5 Ole Miss to earn a big, come-from-behind win.The Rebels led by nine points entering the final period of regulation, but the No. 9 Bulldogs scored 17 unanswered points to get the 43-35 victory.
Washington-Wilkes quarterback Mayson Mingle (1) stiff arms a Greene County defender. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Washington-Wilkes quarterback Mayson Mingle (1) stiff arms a Greene County defender. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Greene comes up short against Washington-Wilkes

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Greene County suffered a devastating loss to rival Washington-Wilkes for its Homecoming game on Oct. 18.Despite a closely contested game, the Tigers of Greensboro came up short in a 35-28 decision.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Home tailgating

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The tailgate parties, where football aficionados swarm with a passion, which have become centerpieces of campus scenes, don’t just take place near the confines of a stadium — the imposing edifice that originated with the Colosseum in Rome in 80 A.D.
The Morgan County volleyball team takes a photo after beating Pike County on Tuesday, pointing at senior Camryn Scherer, who wears the No. 4, signaling they’re moving on to the semifinals. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Morgan County volleyball team takes a photo after beating Pike County on Tuesday, pointing at senior Camryn Scherer, who wears the No. 4, signaling they’re moving on to the semifinals. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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‘Hard to kill’ Spike Dogs blaze way to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Morgan County volleyball team returns to a familiar spot in the postseason after beating Pike County on Tuesday.The No. 1 seed Spike Dogs (31-12) easily defeated the No. 8 Lady Pirates in straight sets, moving on to the Final Four round of the Class AA state playoffs.
Morgan County's Ryleigh Hilsman races toward home plate to score a run. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County's Ryleigh Hilsman races toward home plate to score a run. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County softball sweeps Tattnall in first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Morgan County softball team (18-8) took care of business in the first round of the state playoffs last week.The No. 3 seed Spike Dogs swept No. 30 Tattnall County, winning 12-0 and 14-2 to advance to the next round.
Trinidad Chambliss, a transfer quarterback from Division II powerhouse Ferris State, has shined for Ole Miss in starter Austin Simmons’ absence. Courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics

Trinidad Chambliss, a transfer quarterback from Division II powerhouse Ferris State, has shined for Ole Miss in starter Austin Simmons’ absence. Courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics

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Dawgs prepare for Ole Miss, QB Trinidad Chambliss

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
After a physical 20-10 win over Auburn, No. 9 Georgia will face another tough test in No. 5 Ole Miss this week.Despite being ranked below the Rebels (6-0, 3-0) in the AP Poll, the Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1) are favored by 6.5 points.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left) celebrates with tight end Oscar Delp (right) after icing the game with a 10-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter against Auburn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left) celebrates with tight end Oscar Delp (right) after icing the game with a 10-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter against Auburn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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The call that broke the Plainsmen

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 16, 2025
A controversial call during this year’s Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry between No. 10 Georgia and Auburn shifted the momentum in favor of the Bulldogs, helping them secure a 20-10 victory at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
An LOA defensive lineman attempts to bring down a Warren County ball carrier in last Friday’s region matchup. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

An LOA defensive lineman attempts to bring down a Warren County ball carrier in last Friday’s region matchup. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Screaming Devils win defensive battle over LOA

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Warren County defeated Lake Oconee Academy in a low-scoring affair last Friday night in Greensboro.The Screaming Devils’ defense held the Titans to just 114 overall yards of total offense in the 16-7 win.
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