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Lake Oconee Academy’s cross country teams pose for a photo after competing at the Class A state meet, held at Carrollton High School over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy’s cross country teams pose for a photo after competing at the Class A state meet, held at Carrollton High School over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

LOA cross country teams place at state

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy’s cross country teams recently ended their seasons with successful finishes at the state meet.LOA head coach Carina Baxley helped lead her teams to impressive top-five finishes at the state meet.
Greene County running back Travez Gibson tries to shake off a Warren County defender and pick up a first down in last Friday’s win over the Screaming Devils. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County running back Travez Gibson tries to shake off a Warren County defender and pick up a first down in last Friday’s win over the Screaming Devils. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers top Warren County to finish second in region

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Greene County secured the No. 2 spot in the region standings last Friday with a 28-14 win over Warren County.However, the Tigers’ victory wasn’t easy. They used a late second-half surge to defeat the Screaming Devils.
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored the Bulldogs’ lone touchdown early in the game. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored the Bulldogs’ lone touchdown early in the game. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Rebels upset, dominate Georgia

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Ole Miss handed Georgia its second regular-season loss this year with a 28-10 victory on Saturday in Oxford. In a historic upset, the Rebels (8-2, 4-2) bogarted the Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2) in every facet of the game.“Yeah, first off, a lot of credit goes to Ole Miss. A great atmosphere.
The Bulldogs will face Tennessee with Mykel Williams (13) and C.J. Allen (33, now 3). The two are set to make an impact. Smael Monden (2) is hopeful to return to the starting lineup. UGA ATHLETICS

The Bulldogs will face Tennessee with Mykel Williams (13) and C.J. Allen (33, now 3). The two are set to make an impact. Smael Monden (2) is hopeful to return to the starting lineup. UGA ATHLETICS

Bulldogs hope to rebound against Vols

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After losing to Ole Miss, Georgia hopes to rebound against Tennessee (8-1, 5-1) this Saturday at home in Sanford Stadium.The Volunteers come to Athens on a four-game winning streak, hoping to advance to the SEC Championship and then the College Football Playoff.
Lake Oconee Academy’s volleyball team poses for a photo after defeating Bryan County in the first round of the state playoffs. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s volleyball team poses for a photo after defeating Bryan County in the first round of the state playoffs. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lady Titans’ volleyball celebrates successful season

Will Morrison
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy volleyball’s postseason run came to an end against Pepperell in the Elite Eight on Oct. 23, but the team still had a successful season.The Lady Titans knocked off and swept Bryan County and Rabun County before falling to Pepperell.
LOA senior running back Cameron Kelley (8) scored a late touchdown last Friday, but it wasn’t enough to punch a ticket to the playoffs. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

LOA senior running back Cameron Kelley (8) scored a late touchdown last Friday, but it wasn’t enough to punch a ticket to the playoffs. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Washington-Wilkes ends Titans’ playoff hopes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Washington-Wilkes leaned on quarterback Tamari Curry to defeat Lake Oconee Academy 20-13 last Friday.Curry broke off a long run, evading defenders to score the go-ahead touchdown, giving the Tigers the lead with 3:59 left.
Greene County’s Amari Durham recovers a fumble late in last week’s game against Warren County, helping seal the win for the Tigers. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Greene County’s Amari Durham recovers a fumble late in last week’s game against Warren County, helping seal the win for the Tigers. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

No. 8 Tigers host No. 4 Indians in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Class A Division II has an enormous matchup this week as Greene County hosts Irwin County in the first round.The No. 3 Indians (9-1) will drive from Ocillia to face the No. 8 Tigers (8-2) on Saturday at Tiger Stadium.“Man, it’s the first round of the playoffs, and you’ve got the No.
For the ninth time in the last 11 years, Gatewood School’s shotgun team emerged victorious in the GIAA AA state championship tournament, held this year at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

For the ninth time in the last 11 years, Gatewood School’s shotgun team emerged victorious in the GIAA AA state championship tournament, held this year at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood wins 9th state shotgun title

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Led by Carson Lingle and Bryson Elwer, who finished first and second overall, the Gatewood Varsity Shotgun Team secured its ninth GIAA AA state championship in the past 11 years this past weekend at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah..
Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland gets set to throw a pass in a game against Greene County in September. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland gets set to throw a pass in a game against Greene County in September. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs draw battle-tested East Jackson in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After a two-week hiatus, Morgan County will host East Jackson in the first round of the Class AA state playoffs.In the 32-team bracket, the Dogs (9-1) are the No. 8 seed, and their opponent is the No. 25 seed.
The Spike Dogs hoist up the Class 2A state championship trophy after defeating the Savannah Arts Academy in straight sets on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Spike Dogs hoist up the Class 2A state championship trophy after defeating the Savannah Arts Academy in straight sets on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the LakePoint Sports complex in Emerson. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs crowned Class 2A state champs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Coach Kathleen Goodwin knew her team could win the Class 2A state championship – and she was right as Morgan County volleyball defeated Savannah Arts Academy last Saturday in straight sets to capture the 2024 title.
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