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Morgan County’s Kobi Jefferies (5) tries to go over a Putnam County defender as he tries to make a contested basket. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Kobi Jefferies (5) tries to go over a Putnam County defender as he tries to make a contested basket. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs open ‘24-‘25 season with mixed results

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Morgan County boys’ basketball has encountered mixed results to start its 2024-25 season.Entering this week, the Dogs were 1-2 overall, with a recent loss to rival Putnam County, but coach Cody Anderson knows his team is young and still learning to play together.
Georgia freshman running back Nate Frazier (3) carried the ball 21 times for 136 yards and three scores against UMass. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Georgia freshman running back Nate Frazier (3) carried the ball 21 times for 136 yards and three scores against UMass. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Frazier scores 3 TDs in win over UMass

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Nate Frazier had a career game on the ground on Nov. 23, as No. 12 Georgia defeated UMass with ease.Frazier rushed for career-highs in yards and touchdowns as the Bulldogs dominated the Minutemen 59-21 at Sanford Stadium.
Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia, Georgia Tech renew Clean Old-Fashioned Hate

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Georgia and Georgia Tech will renew its Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate rivalry this Friday at Sanford Stadium in Athens.Last year, the Bulldogs edged out a 31-23 victory over the Yellow Jackets to complete a perfect 12-0 regular season.
The Lady Titans return Ansleigh Padgett, who was a pivotal part of the team’s success last year. WILL MORRISON/ Staff

The Lady Titans return Ansleigh Padgett, who was a pivotal part of the team’s success last year. WILL MORRISON/ Staff

Lady Titans ready for new year with new faces

Will Morrison
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy girls’ basketball is ready for a new season with some new faces on the roster.The Lady Titans finished last season 20-9 overall and were 10-2 in league play on their way to capturing another region title.
Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) rushes past defenders on his way to a first down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) rushes past defenders on his way to a first down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs ‘win ugly’ in scare against Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Evan Johnson kicked a late-game field goal to help Morgan County top East Jackson and advance in the state playoffs.The moment wasn’t too big for Johnson, who nailed a 36-yarder with 14 seconds remaining to break a 49-49 tie.
James Wright III (5) was a big part of LOA’s success last year, and the team will rely on him during his senior campaign this season. WILL MORRISON/Staff

James Wright III (5) was a big part of LOA’s success last year, and the team will rely on him during his senior campaign this season. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Titans eager to return to hardwood

Will Morrison
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy boys’ basketball is ready to hit the court after barely missing the playoffs last year.The Titans finished last season 8-19 and sixth in the region. They are looking to build on a single season that included the most wins in the program’s short history.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) races toward the end zone to score a touchdown. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) races toward the end zone to score a touchdown. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Beck leads Georgia past Vols

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck silenced many of his doubters against Tennessee in a 31-17 win at home in Athens.Beck had thrown 12 interceptions in the six previous games entering Saturday but performed well versus the No. 7 Vols.
Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) celebrates after scoring his team’s only touchdown of the night in the loss to the Indians. JONATHAN ANES/Contributed

Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) celebrates after scoring his team’s only touchdown of the night in the loss to the Indians. JONATHAN ANES/Contributed

Indians tame Tigers in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Last Saturday, Irwin County dominated Greene County in the first round of the Class A Division II state playoffs.The Indians entered the postseason contest as the lower seed in the 32-team bracket but a higher-ranked team and left Greensboro with a commanding 41-7 victory over the Tigers.
Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper has been a reliable guard player through four games. Last week, he scored 19 points in a win over Monroe (Albany). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper has been a reliable guard player through four games. Last week, he scored 19 points in a win over Monroe (Albany). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles soar to successful start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team is off to a successful 4-0 start to the 2024-25 season.The War Eagles began the regular season on Nov. 12 at Jones County and won 64-49. They’ve since defeated Groves, Monroe (Albany), and the Utopian Academy of the Arts.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Bobby Garrard

Loran Smith
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After winning three Southeastern Conference championships and making six bowl trips, including the Rose Bowl and two visits to the Orange Bowl—the coming of the fifties was not a sound era for the Georgia Bulldogs.
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