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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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 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

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.
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