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Gabrielle Massey will represent the Lady Dogs at the Class AA state meet by competing in the 4x200 and the 4x400-meter relay races. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gabrielle Massey will represent the Lady Dogs at the Class AA state meet by competing in the 4x200 and the 4x400-meter relay races. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene, Morgan track teams to compete at state level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The track-and-field teams from Greene County and Morgan County performed well at their respective sectional meets, and each is now sending several athletes to compete at the state level.
Last week, Morgan County seniors Skylar McCoy (left) and Ben Atkinson signed to play baseball at the college level. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Last week, Morgan County seniors Skylar McCoy (left) and Ben Atkinson signed to play baseball at the college level. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Two Diamond Dogs sign to play at college level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Earlier this month, Morgan County baseball’s Ben Atkinson and Skylar McCoy signed to play at the next level.Both seniors will remain in the Peach State. Atkinson is signing with LaGrange College, and McCoy is heading to Middle Georgia State University.
Morgan County keeper Blake Downs leaps to make a save in the first half against Jackson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Morgan County keeper Blake Downs leaps to make a save in the first half against Jackson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Dogs fall to Jackson in second round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Both regular-season games between Morgan County and Jackson were decided by a single goal, with each team winning one of the first two contests. This was also the case in last week’s second-round playoff matchup.
Morgan County junior Hudson Reed (3) rounds thirds base and advances to home plate. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County junior Hudson Reed (3) rounds thirds base and advances to home plate. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs tame Tigers to advance

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Top-seed Morgan County is returning to the Elite Eight after sweeping No. 16 seed Ringgold on May 1.The ‘Dogs (28-5) dominated No. 32 seed Butler, winning 19-0 and 20-0 in the first round on April 25.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: UGA Hall of Fame

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Following World War II, Americans were anxious to return to normalcy. A big part of that came in embracing college football on Saturday afternoons. The nation and college campuses were filled with returning veterans looking to obtain a degree and get on with their lives.
Lake Oconee Academy’s William King (right) celebrates with teammates after his walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of game three against Clinch County to secure the series win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s William King (right) celebrates with teammates after his walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of game three against Clinch County to secure the series win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

King’s HR lifts Titans to clinch series over Panthers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s William King hit the home run of a lifetime last Thursday against Clinch County.King blasted a solo shot to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning, helping the No. 1 seed Titans secure a 3-2 victory against the No.
Morgan County senior Mia McClain came up big for the Lady Dogs in their first-round playoff game against Miller Grove last week. LANCE McCURLEY

Morgan County senior Mia McClain came up big for the Lady Dogs in their first-round playoff game against Miller Grove last week. LANCE McCURLEY

Morgan boys, girls soccer advance past first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Morgan County’s soccer teams performed well last week, winning both of their first-round games.With their victories, they are now advancing to the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs.The No. 1 seed Dogs faced off against the No.
Greene County sophomore Maleah Jarrells will represent the Lady Tigers at the state sectional meet by participating in three events. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County sophomore Maleah Jarrells will represent the Lady Tigers at the state sectional meet by participating in three events. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene T&F teams compete at region meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Greene County’s track and field teams competed at the Region 8A Division II meet last week in Warren County.They did not perform up to the standard set by first-year head coach Ryan Andrews, however, they qualified several athletes for the state sectional meet.
Lake Oconee Academy’s Wyatt Imhof helped his team secure the No. 2 singles point against Seminole County to advance. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s Wyatt Imhof helped his team secure the No. 2 singles point against Seminole County to advance. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA tennis teams return to Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s tennis teams are headed back to the Elite Eight round of the Class A Division II state tournament. LOA blazed its way through the first two rounds of the state playoff brackets on a quest to win the state title.Last week, the top-seeded LOA boys defeated No.
Gatewood’s Landon Moreno will compete in the triple jump later this week in the GIAA Class AA state meet at Locust Grove. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Landon Moreno will compete in the triple jump later this week in the GIAA Class AA state meet at Locust Grove. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood T&F qualifies athletes for state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Gatewood’s track and field teams hosted and participated in the final GIAA Region 4-AA meet last Thursday.The Lady Gators performed well, finishing third with 110 points, behind Edmund Burke and Brentwood. They qualified more than 20 athletes for the GIAA Class AA state meet.
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