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Morgan County senior running back and outside linebacker Jasper Cason (3) recently committed to play football at Doane University. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan’s Jasper Cason finds college home

Lance McCurley

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Morgan County football senior Jasper Cason has made his decision about where he will play at the college level.Cason recently committed to play at Doane University in Nebraska.

Jessaria Porter (was a key contributor to Greene County’s success late in the season. She will return next year to lead the Lady Tigers. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Future is bright for Lady Tigers

Lance McCurley

Thursday, March 6, 2025

The Greene County Lady Tigers discovered a great deal about themselves during a rollercoaster season.On Feb. 18, they lost to Turner County 74-54 in the first round of the Class A Division II state tournament.

Freshman pitcher Jayden Moss threw two innings against Westfield, giving up one hit and one run, but striking out four batters. TREY NORRIS/Contributed

Mixed results for Gatewood baseball

Trey Norris

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Gatewood’s trip last week to the annual Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover, Ala., did not go as hoped for, with the Gators finishing with a 1-3 record for the tourney.The Gators were shut out 14-0 on Feb. 27 against Hartselle (Ala.) but bounced back with a 5-3 win over Sparkman (Ala.

Morgan County head coach Milfred Franklin has relied on senior Jaden Young (14) as a leader throughout the season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Experience helps Morgan girls advance to Final Four

Lance McCurley

Thursday, February 27, 2025

After reaching the Elite Eight for the second consecutive year, the No. 5 seed Morgan County girls' basketball team took another step forward on Tuesday, defeating No. 20 Carver (Columbus) at home to advance.The Lady Dogs toppled the Lady Tigers 58-33 to advance to the Class 2A Final Four.

Lake Oconee Academy guard Ansleigh Padgett (2) drives the lane past a Charlton County defender in last week’s first-round playoff loss to the Maidens. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Maidens triumph over Lady Titans in first round of playoffs

Lance McCurley

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Charlton County used a strong second-half effort to pull out a 67–51 win over Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 18 in the first round of the Class A Division II state playoffs.The Maidens (21-7) advanced to the second round, where they lost 72-56 to No. 1 Randolph-Clay.

Morgan County’s boys relied on point guard Zeki Locus (3) the entire season to set the tone on offense. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs struggle in second-round loss to Warriors

Lance McCurley

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Morgan County basketball’s 2024-25 season ended in the second round of the Class 2A tournament.The No. 3 seed Dogs lost to No. 19 KIPP Atlanta Collegiate (KAC) 65-48 on Feb. 22 on their home floor.

Greene County's Laryous Burt (4) attempts to go over a Charlton County defender during last week's first-round playoff matchup. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene's boys continue postseason run to Elite Eight

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Greene County basketball continued its playoff run last week, advancing to the Elite Eight round of the Class A Division II playoffs after securing victories over Charlton County and Calhoun County.

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after knocking off Westside Macon to advance to a second straight Elite Eight. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Dogs return to Elite Eight, prepare for Carver

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

For the second year in a row, the Morgan County girls basketball team has advanced to the Elite Eight round of the state playoffs.Two weeks ago, the Lady Dogs won the Region 4-2A championship and entered the postseason as the No. 5 overall seed out of a 32-team bracket.

Gatewood’s Matt Allen fights for position against Brentwood last Thursday at Windsor Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Mixed results for Gators at region tourney

Ian Tocher

Monday, February 24, 2025

Last Thursday, the Gatewood Gators traveled to Windsor Academy, on the south side of Macon, to take on Brentwood in the opening game of the GIAA Region 2-2A tournament, where they fell 74-56 to the War Eagles.

The Greene County basketball team poses for a photo with cheerleaders after defeating Warren County 76-61 last Friday in Hiawassee to win the program’s first region championship in a decade. CONTRIBUTED

Tigers capture first region title in a decade

Lance McCurley

Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Greene County boys basketball team recently won its first region championship in a decade.The Tigers (19-7) won the Class A Division II Region 8 title with a 76-61 win over Warren County (18-9).Greene had previously beaten Warren twice in the regular season, but last Friday’s win wasn’t easy.

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