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Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Brock Bowers

Loran Smith
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Brock Bowers graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in real estate from the Terry College of Business, and everybody yawned.
On May 27, the Wild Things hosted a split-team exhibition scrimmage prior to the weekend series. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

On May 27, the Wild Things hosted a split-team exhibition scrimmage prior to the weekend series. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Wild Things host season opener

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Lake Oconee Wild Things kicked off their inaugural season on May 30-31, facing off against the Cartersville Canons at Lake Oconee Academy’s Titan Field.The program additionally hosted a seven-inning exhibition scrimmage on May 28 to showcase the new collegiate team.
The Gatewood Gators pose for a photo after defeating Southwest Georgia Academy to win the GIAA Class 2A state championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Gatewood Gators pose for a photo after defeating Southwest Georgia Academy to win the GIAA Class 2A state championship. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood brings home third-straight state title trophy

Trey Norris
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Gatewood baseball team has done it again.The Gators secured their third consecutive GIAA Class AA state championship last week, defeating the Southwest Georgia Academy Warriors at Synovus Park in Columbus.
Lake Oconee Academy’s Jon Funderburke was named the Region 8-A Division II Player of the Year. FILE PHOTO

Lake Oconee Academy’s Jon Funderburke was named the Region 8-A Division II Player of the Year. FILE PHOTO

Titans rack up All-Region baseball awards

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball team had a successful season and advanced deep in the state playoffs.After the season concluded, the Titans had nine players selected for the All-Region team.
Morgan County basketball’s Justice Lewis (center) poses for a picture with his family during his signing ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County basketball’s Justice Lewis (center) poses for a picture with his family during his signing ceremony. CONTRIBUTED

Lewis signs to play basketball with Truett McConnell

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Morgan County basketball’s Justice Lewis put pen to paper and signed to play at Truett McConnell University. Lewis inked with the Bears on May 22 during a signing ceremony.Lewis worked hard during his senior season to attract attention and receive an offer to play at the next level.
Greene County head coach Darius Robinson instructs one of his players during the team’s spring game in May. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Greene County head coach Darius Robinson instructs one of his players during the team’s spring game in May. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Why Greene?

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Darius Robinson took a chance on himself last fall when he only signed a six-month lease in Valdosta.At the time, Robinson served as an assistant coach under Shelton Felton at Valdosta High School, one of the state’s most prestigious football programs.
Gatewood’s seniors (L-R) Ames Johnson, Jackson Love, John Wallace Thompson, head coach Brandon Moss, Jake Rich, Wilson Moore, Hunter Johnson, and Walker Roberts) pose for a photo. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s seniors (L-R) Ames Johnson, Jackson Love, John Wallace Thompson, head coach Brandon Moss, Jake Rich, Wilson Moore, Hunter Johnson, and Walker Roberts) pose for a photo. CONTRIBUTED

Seniors leave mark on Gatewood baseball

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Gatewood baseball 2025 class certainly left its mark on the program.The Gators’ seven seniors concluded their time with the program last Saturday after winning three consecutive GIAA Class AA state championships.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Rose, Shoeless Joe

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The news about Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson will result in bringing about much verbiage for years to come. Some will always regret Commissioner Robert Manfred’s decision, while others will proclaim that it was long overdue.
The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans captured the Class A Division II state championship and their seventh title in a row last week at the Bartram Trail Golf Club in Evans. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans captured the Class A Division II state championship and their seventh title in a row last week at the Bartram Trail Golf Club in Evans. CONTRIBUTED

LOA golf teams win state titles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Last week, Lake Oconee Academy’s golf teams excelled in the Class A Division II state tournaments in Evans.Both teams secured titles with outstanding performances, achieving the second-lowest scores among all GHSA classifications.
Chad Smith

Chad Smith

Smith leaves post as Greene County AD

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
After spending two years in the position, Chad Smith has resigned as Greene County’s athletic director.Smith announced last week that he is returning to Central Gwinnett, where he has spent most of his career.
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