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Lauren Paxson (1) and teammate Avery Hill will help lead the Lady Gators as seniors this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lauren Paxson (1) and teammate Avery Hill will help lead the Lady Gators as seniors this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Lady Gators aim to build toward future in offseason

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 11, 2026
After reaching the GIAA Final Four last season, the Gatewood Lady Gators have quickly shifted their focus toward the future.
Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson rounds third base after blasting the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning against Mississippi State in Game 2 of the Athens Super Regional. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson rounds third base after blasting the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning against Mississippi State in Game 2 of the Athens Super Regional. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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OMAHA BOUND! Georgia sweeps Miss State in exciting Super Regional

Story And Photos By Lance Mccurley
Thursday, June 11, 2026
ATHENS — For the first time in 18 years, Georgia baseball is headed back to Omaha.Behind a relentless offense, timely pitching, and a resilience forged through years of postseason heartbreak, the third-seeded Bulldogs swept No.
Georgia players celebrate a home run from the dugout during their game against Liberty on Saturday, May 30. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Georgia players celebrate a home run from the dugout during their game against Liberty on Saturday, May 30. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Dawgs punch ticket to Super Regionals

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 4, 2026
ATHENS — Georgia once again proved why it was one of the nation’s top teams.The No. 3 national seed Bulldogs rolled through the NCAA Athens Regional baseball tournament this past weekend with three consecutive victories, outscoring opponents 30-5 and earning a spot in the Super Regional round.
MCHS alumna Alexis Brown was coaching at Newton in Covington but returns to Morgan this season to help lead the Lady Bulldogs basketball team. CONTRIBUTED

MCHS alumna Alexis Brown was coaching at Newton in Covington but returns to Morgan this season to help lead the Lady Bulldogs basketball team. CONTRIBUTED

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Brown returns home to help lead Lady Dogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Morgan County is bringing one of its own back home.Former Lady Bulldog standout Alexis Brown has been named co-head coach of the Morgan County girls basketball team, joining Cody Anderson in a unique leadership arrangement designed to build on the program’s recent success.
New Greene County girls basketball coach Shakedra Ellison said she intends to elevate the Lady Tigers to more equally match the boys team’s local presence. CONTRIBUTED

New Greene County girls basketball coach Shakedra Ellison said she intends to elevate the Lady Tigers to more equally match the boys team’s local presence. CONTRIBUTED

Ellison named head coach of Lady Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Shakedra Ellison has been named the new head coach of the Greene County girls’ basketball program.She takes over from previous coach Steven Hopper as she steps into her first high school head coaching opportunity.
Gatewood players pose with their fourth consecutive state championship trophy last Friday in Statesboro. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood players pose with their fourth consecutive state championship trophy last Friday in Statesboro. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators win program’s fifth state title

Trey Norris
Thursday, June 4, 2026
STATESBORO — If there was any doubt about Gatewood’s status as the GIAA’s premier baseball program over the past four seasons, the Gators’ latest state championship run put those questions to rest.
Morgan County’s boys and girls golf teams turned in successful seasons under first-year head coach Chris Nelson. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County’s boys and girls golf teams turned in successful seasons under first-year head coach Chris Nelson. CONTRIBUTED

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Morgan golf enjoys success under new coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 4, 2026
In his first season leading the Morgan County golf program, head coach Chris Nelson saw plenty of reasons to be encouraged.
Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson had an outstanding postseason on the mound, striking out 25 batters over 24 1/3 innings while allowing just four hits and four runs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson had an outstanding postseason on the mound, striking out 25 batters over 24 1/3 innings while allowing just four hits and four runs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Big Papi’ delivers for Bulldogs in postseason

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 4, 2026
STATESBORO — When Morgan County needed someone to steady the ship on the biggest stage in program history, Caylem “Big Papi” Richardson answered the call.Twice.
L-R: LOA girls golfers Rhys Postlmayr, Chandler Clark, Lili Nelson, Kensley Windham, Lily Dominy, Tianna Chiplock, and Ana Medrano pose for a photo after winning the GHSA Class A Division II state title. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: LOA girls golfers Rhys Postlmayr, Chandler Clark, Lili Nelson, Kensley Windham, Lily Dominy, Tianna Chiplock, and Ana Medrano pose for a photo after winning the GHSA Class A Division II state title. CONTRIBUTED

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LOA girls golf claims fourth straight title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy girls golf team capped another dominant season May 19 by capturing its eighth state championship at the GHSA Class A Division I tournament at Willow Lake Golf Club in Metter.The title also marked the Lady Titans’ fourth consecutive championship, all under coach Alan Dodds.
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