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Gatewood’s Lawson Moore takes off his helmet and celebrates with teammates after hitting the second of his two home runs against Trinity Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Lawson Moore takes off his helmet and celebrates with teammates after hitting the second of his two home runs against Trinity Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators to play for state title after sweeping Trinity Christian

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Despite a slow start last Friday, the Gatewood Gators wound up dominating in consecutive wins over the Trinity Christian Crusaders to seal a spot in their fifth-straight GIAA Class 2A state championship series.
The Morgan County Lady Dogs golf team had one of the best finishes in program history at last week’s Class AA state golf tournament. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County Lady Dogs golf team had one of the best finishes in program history at last week’s Class AA state golf tournament. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Dogs end golf season on high note

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Morgan County girls golf achieved one of its best finishes in program history last week at the Class AA state match.The Lady Dogs finished third overall in their classification behind Pierce County and Hart County with a score of 362.
The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team didn’t win their second-straight state championship, but made an appearance in the Final Four and secured their fourth-straight region title. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team didn’t win their second-straight state championship, but made an appearance in the Final Four and secured their fourth-straight region title. CONTRIBUTED

LOA tennis celebrates successful season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Although neither of Lake Oconee Academy’s tennis teams won a state championship, they have plenty to celebrate.The boys and girls secured region championships and advanced to the Final Four of the Class A Division II state playoffs.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Robert Miles

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The University of Georgia chapter of the National Football Foundation recently conducted its annual awards banquet, marking the conclusion of Robert Miles’ tenure as its president.
Morgan County's Cole Wesley walks off the diamond after being tagged out on a force play at second base during the first inning of game three. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County's Cole Wesley walks off the diamond after being tagged out on a force play at second base during the first inning of game three. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Diamond Dogs falter in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Franklin County knocked Morgan County out of the Class AA state playoffs last week with a 2-1 series win.The two teams split the first two games, with both ending in a walk-off. After falling behind early, the Dogs won game one 10-7 when Jack Whitlow hit a three-run bomb.
Lake Oconee Academy coach Tyler Mayer hugs senior Palmer Larkin after the Titans won the state title over Atkinson County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy coach Tyler Mayer hugs senior Palmer Larkin after the Titans won the state title over Atkinson County. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

STATE CHAMPS! Titans win state title in double-OT

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
MACON — Lake Oconee Academy soccer made history May 15 at Mercer University’s Five-Star Stadium.The Titans (17-3) secured the Class A Division II boys state championship with a 3-1 victory over Atkinson County (17-5).
Top: LOA seniors Victoria Goubran (17) and Ellie Daniel (18) walk off the field together after the loss. Bottom: LOA senior Lauren Glass (22) tries to dribble the ball past defenders as she attempts to score. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Top: LOA seniors Victoria Goubran (17) and Ellie Daniel (18) walk off the field together after the loss. Bottom: LOA senior Lauren Glass (22) tries to dribble the ball past defenders as she attempts to score. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA loses heartbreaker in state championship

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
MACON — The Lake Oconee Academy girls soccer team came up just short against Atlanta Classical Academy in the Class A Division II state championship game at Mercer University’s Five-Star Stadium on May 16.The Lady Cavaliers edged out the Lady Titans 2-1 to capture their first state title.
Morgan County quarterback Gunner Braswell (11) runs past Walnut Grove defenders. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Gunner Braswell (11) runs past Walnut Grove defenders. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Dogs use spring as evaluation period

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Morgan County football’s staff recently used the spring to search for areas where their team could improve.Under head coach Clint Jenkins, the team’s staff has evaluated its players over the past few weeks.
New Greene County head coach Darius Robinson talks with his team during a recent spring practice. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

New Greene County head coach Darius Robinson talks with his team during a recent spring practice. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Tigers finish first spring with new coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Darius Robinson era of Greene County football has officially begun.The Tigers recently finished their first spring under Robinson, who replaced Terrance Banks earlier this year.Greene County began its spring camp schedule on April 23 by hitting the practice field.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: A most exciting day

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 15, 2025
There has always been something electrifying about the Kentucky Derby, which trumpets its mile-and-a-quarter race as “The most exciting two minutes in sports.
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