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Former Braves pitcher Kevin Millwood signed hats, bats, and balls for several “Fisch campers” last August at the Greene County Recreation Center. CONTRIBUTED

Former Braves pitcher Kevin Millwood signed hats, bats, and balls for several “Fisch campers” last August at the Greene County Recreation Center. CONTRIBUTED

Former MLB All Stars to hold camp in Greene County

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Former Major League Baseball player and Greene County resident Mike Fischlin has again partnered with Greene County Recreation to host his second annual “Fisch Camp,” a one-day junior baseball clinic.
Greene County senior Laryous Burt (10) was named the Class A Division II Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Laryous Burt (10) was named the Class A Division II Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene boys, girls earn All-Region recognition

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Greene County’s basketball teams had several players named to the All-Region team following the 2024-25 season.The Tigers dominated the All-Region honors, as head coach Mark Wright and six players garnered postseason accomplishments.
Morgan County senior Jaden Young (14) was named the Co-Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Jaden Young (14) was named the Co-Region Player of the Year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs, Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, several players on Morgan County’s basketball teams earned All-Region honors.The program’s two coaches — Cody Anderson (boys) and Milfred Franklin (girls) — were also recognized with a postseason award. They were each named Region Coach of the Year.
Gatewood senior Ames Johnson tries to make a force out at first base after making a play on an infield ground ball. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood senior Ames Johnson tries to make a force out at first base after making a play on an infield ground ball. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Three up, three down for Gators

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Gatewood baseball went undefeated last week, beginning with a decisive 12-3 road win at Westfield. Last Thursday, the Gators followed with an impressive 3-1 win at home in Eatonton over top-ranked First Presbyterian Day. The Gators finished their week by taking down Monroe Area 12-1 in Monroe.
LOA junior Ansleigh Padgett was named to the All-Region team. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA junior Ansleigh Padgett was named to the All-Region team. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA boys, girls earn postseason awards

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Several members of Lake Oconee Academy’s basketball teams earned All-Region honors after the end of the season.Three Titans received All-Region honors, and four Lady Titans were recognized on the postseason awards list.
Former Morgan County basketball player Tyrin Lawrence with his mom and his son during Georgia basketball’s Senior Day celebration on Saturday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Former Morgan County basketball player Tyrin Lawrence with his mom and his son during Georgia basketball’s Senior Day celebration on Saturday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lawrence celebrates Senior Day with Dawgs’ victory over Vandy

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
There were many storylines surrounding Tyrin Lawrence on Saturday, March 8, as Georgia hosted Vanderbilt in the regular season finale.The former Morgan County standout played his last game for the Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Kudos to Putnam High basketball

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
I rarely write columns, but I felt like I had to this week.I’ve had the pleasure of covering Putnam County High School’s basketball teams for the past three years, and the 2024-25 season was the most fun. This year’s teams were the most enjoyable to cover because each team had a lot of success.
Braylen Hurt (5) walks off the court and is consoled by a member of the Greene County coaching staff after the Tigers lost to McIntosh County Academy on Friday in the Class A Division II semifinals. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Braylen Hurt (5) walks off the court and is consoled by a member of the Greene County coaching staff after the Tigers lost to McIntosh County Academy on Friday in the Class A Division II semifinals. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tigers suffer loss to Bucs in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
MILLEDGEVILLE – Greene County faced a setback in the fourth quarter of last week’s Final Four matchup against McIntosh County Academy, enabling the Bucs to clinch a 49-41 victory and move on to the state title game.
Morgan County senior guard Jaden Young (center) was emotional after the loss to Murray County. She was instrumental in helping the Lady Dogs attempt a comeback and led them in scoring with 31 points. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior guard Jaden Young (center) was emotional after the loss to Murray County. She was instrumental in helping the Lady Dogs attempt a comeback and led them in scoring with 31 points. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs come up short in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 6, 2025
AMERICUS – Murray County defeated Morgan County 71-66 in the Class AA semifinal on Feb. 28 at Georgia Southwestern University’s Storm Dome, securing a place in the state title game in Macon this week.
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