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

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

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

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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.
Jatavious Ward placed third in the 215-pound weight class. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jatavious Ward placed third in the 215-pound weight class. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Three Mat Dogs place at state tournament

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
MACON – Last week, Morgan County’s wrestling team ended the 2024-25 season in impressive fashion.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Spring training 2025

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 20, 2025
With spring training underway, there is that itch to pack up the car, head south to the Sunshine State, and spend a fortnight visiting the big-league training camps on both coasts.For years, the majority of teams trained in Florida.
The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Callaway 62-51 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County girls basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Callaway 62-51 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

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Lady ‘Dogs capture region title, ready for playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Morgan County girls basketball team (18-9) defeated Callaway on Feb. 15 to win the Region 4-AA title.The Lady Dogs conquered the Lady Cavs 62-51 on their home floor to secure the region championship.
The Morgan County boys basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) 54-40 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County boys basketball team poses for a photo after defeating Westside (Macon) 54-40 on Saturday to win the Region 4-AA championship. CONTRIBUTED

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'Dogs crowned region champs with win over Seminoles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Morgan County boys basketball captured the Region 4-AA title after defeating Westside (Macon) on Feb. 15.The Dogs defeated the Seminoles 54-40 at home in the championship game, earning the title of region champions.
James Wright (5) was one of LOA's primary ball-handers the past few years. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

James Wright (5) was one of LOA's primary ball-handers the past few years. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Titans fall in region tournament, miss playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy boys basketball team saw its season end in the region tournament on Feb. 11.Lincoln County defeated the Titans 60-35 in the quarterfinal round, ending their hopes of making the postseason for the first time in program history.
Gatewood freshman Bela Smith (5) has been a consistent performer this season, providing an offensive effort that promises to get even better as her high school career progresses. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood freshman Bela Smith (5) has been a consistent performer this season, providing an offensive effort that promises to get even better as her high school career progresses. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Lady Gators lose region heartbreaker

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 20, 2025
With the score tied at 45, the buzzer sounded, and the crowd held its collective breath as the ball arced toward the basket.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Super Philly Dawgs

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 13, 2025
With 57 former Georgia players with their names on National Football League rosters, it is often difficult to pull for one team over the other. Still, I was happily lined up supporting the Eagles for the Super Bowl.
Lake Oconee Academy’s girls will rely on junior Ansleigh Padgett during the region tournament as they try to win a fifth straight region title. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s girls will rely on junior Ansleigh Padgett during the region tournament as they try to win a fifth straight region title. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans seeking fifth straight region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans have won the past four region championships and seek a fifth straight.They’ve dominated Class A Division II’s Region 8 the past four seasons and entered this week’s tournament as the No. 2 seed behind Washington-Wilkes.
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