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Hudson Reed was named Region 2-AA Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Hudson Reed was named Region 2-AA Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Diamond Dogs rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
In 2025, the Morgan County baseball team had a successful postseason run, advancing to the Class AA state semifinals. Following the season, nearly a dozen Diamond Dogs were named to the All-Region team.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Manuel Diaz

Loran Smith
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The upcoming induction of three Bulldog icons into the “Circle of Honor” in late August will be especial in that in the prime years of their Georgia careers, they were the best of their time: Herschel Walker was the best running back in the country; Jeff Wallace was the best women’s coach; and...
The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team won the Class A Division II state championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team won the Class A Division II state championship. CONTRIBUTED

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LOA captures third-straight GADA Director’s Cup

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy is used to winning.The Titans recently won their third-straight Class A Division II Georgia Athletic Directors Association’s Cup. The Titans also dominated the competition, winning both the Female Director’s Cup and the Male Director’s Cup.
Jack Brown. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jack Brown. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers looking for leadership during summer

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Greene County boys basketball team suffered a disappointing end to its 2024-25 season.McIntosh County Academy defeated the Tigers 49-41 in the Final Four of the Class A Division II state tournament. They were one win shy of competing for a state championship after leading for most of the game.
Lake Oconee Wild Things pitcher Hayden Murphy (31) threw for three innings in his debut against the Atlanta Crackers on Friday, June 13. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Wild Things pitcher Hayden Murphy (31) threw for three innings in his debut against the Atlanta Crackers on Friday, June 13. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Wild Things welcome SEC pitcher to roster

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Lake Oconee Wild Things recently signed Auburn pitcher Hayden Murphy to its roster, making him one of the first SEC athletes to join the team. Murphy made his Wild Things debut on June 13 in the team’s matchup with the Atlanta Crackers.
Lake Oconee Academy rising sophomore quarterback Jake McDonald will compete with rising junior Ty Hiter for the starting job this summer. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy rising sophomore quarterback Jake McDonald will compete with rising junior Ty Hiter for the starting job this summer. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Titans begin summer with QB battle

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy football team began its summer practice schedule last week.The team didn’t have spring practice, so head coach Patrick Stewart was eager to see his players hit the field.
Greene County rising senior quarterback Landon Garretson gets set to fire a pass from the pocket during a practice on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County rising senior quarterback Landon Garretson gets set to fire a pass from the pocket during a practice on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers get wake-up call at 7-on-7 camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Greene County football team kicked off summer practice last week by playing in a 7-on-7 camp.The Tigers traveled about 40 minutes up the road to compete at Athens Academy.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

McCurley: Just cancel the season

Lance
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Atlanta Braves suck. To be honest, the sentence above should be the entire column, but I need more words to vent.Again, the Atlanta Braves suck. Fire Brian Snitker. Fire Alex Anthopoulos.I still don’t feel better. It’s been a frustrating season, to say the least.
Camper Lucy Wren Park. CONTRIBURED

Camper Lucy Wren Park. CONTRIBURED

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Morgan County basketball hosts youth camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Last week, the Morgan County basketball teams hosted a youth camp at the school’s gym.The camp was a tremendous success, with over 100 kids attending to learn from both teams.Morgan County boys assistant coach Brian Green was in charge of running the camp.
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