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Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored two touchdowns against Austin Peay last Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored two touchdowns against Austin Peay last Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia to face high-powered Vols offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
No. 6 Georgia will face its first test of the season next Saturday in its SEC and road opener against No. 15 Tennessee.The Bulldogs (2-0) are coming off wins against weaker competition in Marshall and Austin Peay.
LOA sophomore CJ Stembridge was held to 27 yards on seven carries in last week’s loss to Brentwood. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA sophomore CJ Stembridge was held to 27 yards on seven carries in last week’s loss to Brentwood. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Brentwood crushes Titans on home field

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Brentwood handed Lake Oconee Academy its worst loss of the season this past week.The War Eagles of Sandersville shut out the Titans 43-0 on their home field.LOA head coach Patrick Stewart was frustrated with his team’s performance after the game.
Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff said he’s seen steady improvement throught this season’s first four games from sophomore quarterback Blake Brannen, and expects his progression to continue. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff said he’s seen steady improvement throught this season’s first four games from sophomore quarterback Blake Brannen, and expects his progression to continue. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators lose close one, but coach is encouraged

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Gatewood Gators almost pulled off a big upset Friday night in Americus, but Southland Academy capitalized on some big runs and late mistakes to hold on to a 28–25 victory at home.
Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland (4) threw for four touchdowns in a win over Greene County last Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland (4) threw for four touchdowns in a win over Greene County last Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Dogs rout Tigers 63-20 behind offensive explosion

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Morgan County (4-0) used an explosive offensive attack to defeat rival Greene County (0-3) on Sept. 3.The Dogs easily dominated the Tigers 63-20, as they put up 407 yards of total offense.Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins believes the team had an overall great night on the road.
Morgan County sophomore Kennedi Johenkins has been the team’s most reliable pitcher while senior ace Ryleigh H LANCE McCURLEY/Staff ilsman is out with an injury. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Kennedi Johenkins has been the team’s most reliable pitcher while senior ace Ryleigh H LANCE McCURLEY/Staff ilsman is out with an injury. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Dogs hold their own without star pitcher

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Morgan County softball team has faced a few ups and downs so far this season.The Lady Dogs lost star pitcher Ryleigh Hilsman to an injury earlier this season, and she hasn’t returned, but they’ve managed to hold their own without her, despite facing some tough competition so far.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Horace King

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 11, 2025
There is redeeming serendipity when you interact with a former player who had his day in the sun, overcoming stiff challenges but maturing into senior citizen status with humility and thanksgiving.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) accounted for four touchdowns in the team’s 45-7 win over Marshall on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) accounted for four touchdowns in the team’s 45-7 win over Marshall on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Stockton leads Georgia past Marshall in opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
 Georgia easily defeated Marshall in its season opener on Saturday, largely due to the performance of quarterback Gunner Stockton.In his first start at Sanford Stadium for the No. 4 Bulldogs, Stockton scored four touchdowns in the lopsided 45-7 victory.
LOA senior Beth Harris has been a spark for the offense at the plate. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Beth Harris has been a spark for the offense at the plate. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Titans see positive results on diamond

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy first-year softball head coach Glynn McDaniel doesn’t care about his team’s slow start.The Lady Titans are 4-7 overall following Tuesday’s win over Thomas Jefferson Academy, but McDaniel has noticed a change in his players over the past few weeks.
Greene County head coach Darius Robinson talks with his team after the scrimmage against Northeast (Macon) on Aug. 8. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County head coach Darius Robinson talks with his team after the scrimmage against Northeast (Macon) on Aug. 8. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Slow start, mistakes lead to Rebels’ rout of Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Haralson County (3-0) handed Greene County (0-2) its second loss of the season this past Friday night.The Rebels traveled to Greensboro seeking revenge after a 25-3 loss to the Tigers at home last year.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Love of the game

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 4, 2025
In Athens earlier this week, I timed a trip uptown via Lumpkin Street to immerse myself in the phalanx of students, watching them cross the street all the way to the bottom of the hill and up past Joe Brown Hall toward the canopy of trees of North Campus.
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