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Sophomore striker Ashland Outlaw scored two goals for the Dogs in the loss to Franklin County on April 24. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Sophomore striker Ashland Outlaw scored two goals for the Dogs in the loss to Franklin County on April 24. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs lose heartbreaker in first round of playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 30, 2026
CARNESVILLE — Morgan County’s season came to a tough end April 24, as the Bulldogs dropped a 3-2 decision to Franklin County in a tightly contested first-round matchup in the Class 2A state playoffs.
Lake Oconee Academy junior Ty Hiter comes set in the stretch, preparing to deliver a pitch to the plate in Game 1 against Early County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy junior Ty Hiter comes set in the stretch, preparing to deliver a pitch to the plate in Game 1 against Early County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Titans sweep Early County to advance

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
During the final week of the regular season, Lake Oconee Academy didn’t look like a No. 1 seed, as four straight losses heading into the postseason left a sour taste in the team’s mouth. But by Friday, that feeling had been replaced with a fresh start.
Morgan County slugger Gavin Hunt squares up a pitch, putting the barrel of the bat on the ball during an at-bat against Oconee County on April 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County slugger Gavin Hunt squares up a pitch, putting the barrel of the bat on the ball during an at-bat against Oconee County on April 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs refocus after Oconee series, eye historic postseason run

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 23, 2026
After seeing its 20-game winning streak snapped in a 2-1 midweek loss to Oconee County on April 15, the Morgan County baseball team responded exactly how head coach Steve Westmoreland hoped it would.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: The Masters final

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 23, 2026
A four-inch putt is not so dramatic, unless it represents 4.5 million dollars cash on the barrelhead, and untold future currencies — dollars, pounds, and euros — a second Green Jacket, prominent status in the record books, and perks unlimited.
Georgia redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Puglisi (12) gets set to fire a pass downfield during the G-Day scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia redshirt freshman quarterback Ryan Puglisi (12) gets set to fire a pass downfield during the G-Day scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia backup QBs battle it out at G-Day

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 23, 2026
ATHENS – Georgia’s offense put on a strong showing during its annual G-Day spring scrimmage April 14, with the quarterback room drawing much of the attention.The Bulldogs head into next season with Gunner Stockton entrenched as the starter, but the competition behind him remains unsettled.
Georgia early enrollee defensive back Tyriq Green made several plays for the Red Team during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Georgia early enrollee defensive back Tyriq Green made several plays for the Red Team during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Young defenders shine for Dawgs in spring game

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 23, 2026
ATHENS - Georgia football held its annual G-Day spring game on April 18, with several new and returning players making an impression on head coach Kirby Smart.In his post-game press conference, Smart said he was impressed with the overall performance.
Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (second from left, front row) poses with his coaches after signing with Piedmont University to continue his basketball career. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior Zeki Locus (second from left, front row) poses with his coaches after signing with Piedmont University to continue his basketball career. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan's Locus signs to play at next level

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Morgan County senior Zeki Locus has confirmed his plans and intends to continue his basketball career in-state.The Dogs’ former guard signed his letter of intent in the school’s auditorium on April 17 and is set to play at Piedmont University in Demorest.
LOA's Dylan Hiter gets set to deliver a pitch during a game against Athens Academy on April 15. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA's Dylan Hiter gets set to deliver a pitch during a game against Athens Academy on April 15. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans hope tough stretch pays off entering playoffs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy baseball didn’t get the results it wanted last week, but head coach Mark Miller believes it might have been exactly what his team needed.The Titans (16-7) dropped four straight non-region games in five days — a stretch Miller called “heck week” — against strong competition.
The Morgan County girls tennis team won the Region 2-2A championship after defeating Pike County. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County girls tennis team won the Region 2-2A championship after defeating Pike County. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan tennis teams win region titles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Morgan County’s boys and girls tennis teams have added another milestone to a standout spring.Both squads captured region championships and continued a run of success built this spring.For head coach Conner Perry, the achievement checked off the top priority set well before the season even began.
Lake Oconee Academy secured its third consecutive region championship by sweeping Washington-Wilkes. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy secured its third consecutive region championship by sweeping Washington-Wilkes. CONTRIBUTED

LOA secures region crown with sweep of Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball team capped off another dominant region run in dramatic fashion, sweeping Washington-Wilkes in a three-game series to secure its third consecutive region championship.
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