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The Dogs’ No. 1 singles player, Aiden West, serves up an ace during a match against North Oconee on March 18. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

The Dogs’ No. 1 singles player, Aiden West, serves up an ace during a match against North Oconee on March 18. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs, Lady Dogs take care of business

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The 2025 season for the tennis teams at Morgan County High School is already in full swing.The Dogs and Lady Dogs are coached by Connor Perry, who is in his second season.
Gatewood sophomore Drew Love runs back to the dugout after he scored a run in last week’s game against CFCA. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Drew Love runs back to the dugout after he scored a run in last week’s game against CFCA. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood falls to Tatnall, sweeps CFCA

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Gatewood sandwiched a loss at home to Tattnall Square Academy (TSA) between a pair of wins last week over region foe Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA).Gatewood finished the week with a 10-5 overall record and 4-0 mark in region play. The second game against CFCA was exciting.
Morgan County senior Skylar McCoy (26) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run homer, which solidifed the Dogs’ victory as they run-ruled Newton 13-2 on March 12. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Skylar McCoy (26) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run homer, which solidifed the Dogs’ victory as they run-ruled Newton 13-2 on March 12. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs ranked No. 1, but seek to be ‘better’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Morgan is ranked No. 1 in Class 2A by CoachesBox.com following a strong start to the 2025 season. The Dogs boast a 13-2 overall record and a 1-0 mark in the region after Tuesday’s road win over Rutland.
LOA senior Palmer Larkin (7) is one of the team’s leading scorers this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Palmer Larkin (7) is one of the team’s leading scorers this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA boys rely on senior leadership

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team is hungry after losing in the second round of the playoffs last year.The Titans brought back a strong core from last season and are primed to make a return trip to the Class A Division II postseason next month.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Dawgs are going dancing

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 20, 2025
I’ve watched Georgia basketball for 30 years, and the Bulldogs have reached the NCAA Tournament only eight times. That is sad.For the first time in a decade, though, the Bulldogs are headed back to the Big Dance, and I am excited.I won’t lie.
Gatewood senior Ames Johnson drives a ball the opposite way. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood senior Ames Johnson drives a ball the opposite way. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood baseball ends week going 2-1

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Gatewood went 2-1 last week, with a loss at home to Piedmont Academy sandwiched between two wins over Trinity Christian.
Kathleen Goodwin celebrated with her players after they defeated the Savannah Arts Academy to win the Class 2A state title last November CHARLES JORDAN/File Photo

Kathleen Goodwin celebrated with her players after they defeated the Savannah Arts Academy to win the Class 2A state title last November CHARLES JORDAN/File Photo

Morgan County volleyball coach resigns, new hire announced

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Morgan County High School volleyball coach Kathleen Goodwin announced last month that she was resigning after a successful five-year stint, and her replacement was recently announced.
LOA senior Lauren Glass gets set to kick the ball downfield during an offensive possession CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

LOA senior Lauren Glass gets set to kick the ball downfield during an offensive possession CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lady Titans off to hot start

Will Morrison
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s girls soccer is halfway through the regular season.After Tuesday, the Lady Titans are 5-3 overall and 2-0 in region play.“Overall, the season has been competitive and a great learning experience for our team,” Lake Oconee Academy girls head coach Carina Baxley said.
Greene County soccer coach Jacob Baxley instructs the Lady Tigers during a stoppage of play in a game against Lake Oconee Academy on March 7. LANCE MCCURLEY/ Staff

Greene County soccer coach Jacob Baxley instructs the Lady Tigers during a stoppage of play in a game against Lake Oconee Academy on March 7. LANCE MCCURLEY/ Staff

Greene County soccer in rebuilding phase

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Jacob Baxley accepted the job of coaching Greene County High School’s soccer teams last May with one goal in mind.Baxley, who previously coached at Lake Oconee Academy and Clarke Central, aimed to rebuild the program.
The Anita White Carson Middle School boys soccer team recently won the 2025 Northeast Georgia Middle School Soccer League Region Championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Anita White Carson Middle School boys soccer team recently won the 2025 Northeast Georgia Middle School Soccer League Region Championship. CONTRIBUTED

AWCMS boys soccer team wins region championship

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Anita White Carson Middle School (AWCMS) boys soccer team recently won the 2025 Northeast Georgia Middle School Soccer League Region Championship, capping off a season of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
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