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Morgan County senior Kymora Smith won the state championship in the long jump with a mark of 18-1. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Morgan County senior Kymora Smith won the state championship in the long jump with a mark of 18-1. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Smith takes home gold for Morgan

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Morgan County’s Kymora Smith placed first at the Class AA state track-and-field meet in the long jump on May 9.Smith secured the gold medal with a personal record of 18-1.The Morgan County senior said stepping up to the podium with the first-place trophy was a surreal moment.
Lake Oconee Academy senior pitcher William King walks off the mound after being replaced by reliever Ike O’Neal in game two against Bowdon on May 7. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior pitcher William King walks off the mound after being replaced by reliever Ike O’Neal in game two against Bowdon on May 7. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bowdon eliminates Titans from playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
On May 7, Bowdon swept Lake Oconee Academy in the Elite Eight, ending the Titans’ hopes of winning a state title.The Red Devils (27-9) defeated LOA 7-1 and 15-8 to secure a spot in the semifinal round of the state playoffs.
Greene County senior RJ Monford won the state championship in the discus throw with a mark of 165-0. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County senior RJ Monford won the state championship in the discus throw with a mark of 165-0. CONTRIBUTED

Monford shines for Tigers at state T&F meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
RJ Monford ended his career with the Greene County track-and-field team as a state champion.Over the weekend, he placed first in the discus competition at the Class A Division II state meet in Albany with a mark of 165-0, earning him a spot at the top of the podium.
The Gators will look to Wilson Moore to give quality performances on the mound if they want to win a third-straight state title. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Gators will look to Wilson Moore to give quality performances on the mound if they want to win a third-straight state title. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators to face Brentwood in playoff opener

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Gatewood baseball finished its regular season on a disappointing note, losing three consecutive games to First Presbyterian Day, Tallulah Falls, and Bulloch Academy.The Gators completed their regular season with a final record of 19-10 but went undefeated in region play at 5-0 to secure the No.
Morgan County senior Jaden Young passes the ball to a teammate in the team’s Elite Eight matchup against Murray County on May 1. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Morgan County senior Jaden Young passes the ball to a teammate in the team’s Elite Eight matchup against Murray County on May 1. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lady Dogs fall in Final Four of state playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Morgan County’s historic postseason run concluded last week in the Final Four in Savannah.The No. 3 seed Savannah Arts Academy defeated the No. 7 Lady Dogs 3-2 to advance to the Class AA state title game.
The Lady Gators are Elite Eight bound after defeating Covenant Academy of Macon 8-0 on Friday, May 9. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Gators are Elite Eight bound after defeating Covenant Academy of Macon 8-0 on Friday, May 9. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood girls soccer reaches Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Gatewood girls soccer team dominated Covenant Academy of Macon to advance to the next round of the GIAA Class 2A state tournament on Friday.The No. 7-seeded Lady Gators (8-8) defeated the No.
The Morgan County Lady Dogs pose for a photo after knocking off Columbus to advance to their first Final Four. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County Lady Dogs pose for a photo after knocking off Columbus to advance to their first Final Four. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Dogs make history, reach Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Morgan County girls soccer team made history on Monday, May 5, with their 2-1 win over Columbus.The win advanced them to their first playoff semifinal appearance in the program’s history.Morgan County head coach Anne Stamps was proud of her girls’ fight against a solid Lady Blue Devil squad.
Leo Inostrosa was one of two Titans to score a pair of goals in the win over Dooly County on Tuesday, May 6. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Leo Inostrosa was one of two Titans to score a pair of goals in the win over Dooly County on Tuesday, May 6. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA soccer teams reach Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s soccer teams recently secured wins to advance to the semifinal round of the state playoffs.The Lady Titans hosted Portal for a quarterfinal match on Monday, May 5, and got a dominant win.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Vince Dooley

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Late in his life, as lawsuits were making the NCAA’s life more miserable than ever and paying the players was bringing about consternation for the game, the late Vince Dooley said in a casual conversation, “I am glad I coached when I did.
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