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Leo Inostrosa was one of two Titans to score a pair of goals in the win over Dooly County on Tuesday, May 6. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA soccer teams reach Final Four

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Lake Oconee Academy’s soccer teams recently secured wins to advance to the semifinal round of the state playoffs.The Lady Titans hosted Portal for a quarterfinal match on Monday, May 5, and got a dominant win.

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Smith: Vince Dooley

Loran Smith

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Late in his life, as lawsuits were making the NCAA’s life more miserable than ever and paying the players was bringing about consternation for the game, the late Vince Dooley said in a casual conversation, “I am glad I coached when I did.

Gabrielle Massey will represent the Lady Dogs at the Class AA state meet by competing in the 4x200 and the 4x400-meter relay races. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Greene, Morgan track teams to compete at state level

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 8, 2025

The track-and-field teams from Greene County and Morgan County performed well at their respective sectional meets, and each is now sending several athletes to compete at the state level.

Last week, Morgan County seniors Skylar McCoy (left) and Ben Atkinson signed to play baseball at the college level. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Two Diamond Dogs sign to play at college level

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Earlier this month, Morgan County baseball’s Ben Atkinson and Skylar McCoy signed to play at the next level.Both seniors will remain in the Peach State. Atkinson is signing with LaGrange College, and McCoy is heading to Middle Georgia State University.

Morgan County keeper Blake Downs leaps to make a save in the first half against Jackson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Dogs fall to Jackson in second round

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Both regular-season games between Morgan County and Jackson were decided by a single goal, with each team winning one of the first two contests. This was also the case in last week’s second-round playoff matchup.

Morgan County junior Hudson Reed (3) rounds thirds base and advances to home plate. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dogs tame Tigers to advance

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Top-seed Morgan County is returning to the Elite Eight after sweeping No. 16 seed Ringgold on May 1.The ‘Dogs (28-5) dominated No. 32 seed Butler, winning 19-0 and 20-0 in the first round on April 25.

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Smith: UGA Hall of Fame

Loran Smith

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Following World War II, Americans were anxious to return to normalcy. A big part of that came in embracing college football on Saturday afternoons. The nation and college campuses were filled with returning veterans looking to obtain a degree and get on with their lives.

Lake Oconee Academy’s William King (right) celebrates with teammates after his walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of game three against Clinch County to secure the series win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

King’s HR lifts Titans to clinch series over Panthers

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Lake Oconee Academy’s William King hit the home run of a lifetime last Thursday against Clinch County.King blasted a solo shot to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning, helping the No. 1 seed Titans secure a 3-2 victory against the No.

Morgan County senior Mia McClain came up big for the Lady Dogs in their first-round playoff game against Miller Grove last week. LANCE McCURLEY

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Morgan boys, girls soccer advance past first round

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Morgan County’s soccer teams performed well last week, winning both of their first-round games.With their victories, they are now advancing to the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs.The No. 1 seed Dogs faced off against the No.

Greene County sophomore Maleah Jarrells will represent the Lady Tigers at the state sectional meet by participating in three events. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Greene T&F teams compete at region meet

Lance McCurley

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Greene County’s track and field teams competed at the Region 8A Division II meet last week in Warren County.They did not perform up to the standard set by first-year head coach Ryan Andrews, however, they qualified several athletes for the state sectional meet.

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