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The Morgan County softball celebrates a huge victory after Kymora Smith (4) scored the game-winning run on a passed ball against Rockmart last Wednesday in the opening round of the Class AA Elite Eight tournament in Columbus. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Morgan County softball celebrates a huge victory after Kymora Smith (4) scored the game-winning run on a passed ball against Rockmart last Wednesday in the opening round of the Class AA Elite Eight tournament in Columbus. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs ‘make noise’ in Columbus, win state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Morgan County softball coach Chad Pigg walked off the field Saturday in Columbus with a smile on his face.Pigg watched his players storm the field as his team secured an 8-3 victory over top-seed and reigning champion Appling County.
Greene County running back Travez Gibson (4) breaks free and rushes for a first down in a game against Putnam County on Aug. 16. The junior rushed for two of the Tigers’ three touchdowns in last Friday’s loss at Lincoln County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County running back Travez Gibson (4) breaks free and rushes for a first down in a game against Putnam County on Aug. 16. The junior rushed for two of the Tigers’ three touchdowns in last Friday’s loss at Lincoln County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lincoln County tames Tigers, win region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Lincoln County secured the Class A Division II Region 8 championship last week with a win over Greene County. The No. 6 Red Devils defeated the No. 7 Tigers 43-20 behind a solid first-half performance and a strong finish.
Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) was a bright spot for the offense in Friday night’s loss to Callaway in the Region 4-2A championship game. He rushed for 199 yards on 28 carries in the Dogs’ 33-26 loss to the Cavaliers. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) was a bright spot for the offense in Friday night’s loss to Callaway in the Region 4-2A championship game. He rushed for 199 yards on 28 carries in the Dogs’ 33-26 loss to the Cavaliers. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Callaway tops Dogs in top-10 matchup for region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Callaway defeated Morgan County in a contested top-10 matchup this past Friday to capture the Region 4-2A title.The Cavaliers held on late to win 33-26 at Callaway Stadium, while the Dogs suffered their first loss of the year.It was an exciting first half.
Lake Oconee Academy senior tight end and outside linebacker Reid Davis earned his first offer from Berry College last month. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior tight end and outside linebacker Reid Davis earned his first offer from Berry College last month. WILL MORRISON/Staff

LOA’s Reid Davis chases his college dream

Will Morrison
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy’s Reid Davis has put together a strong senior season and is now gaining the attention of college programs.Davis, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound tight-end and linebacker, has been a bright spot for the Titans this season.
Gatewood senior Hunter Johnson (22) celebrates his second touchdown of the opening quarter Friday night with sophomore teammate Drew Love in what turned out to be a 48-8 win over the visiting Thomas Jefferson Jaguars. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Hunter Johnson (22) celebrates his second touchdown of the opening quarter Friday night with sophomore teammate Drew Love in what turned out to be a 48-8 win over the visiting Thomas Jefferson Jaguars. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators win 48-8 to wrap up regular season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gatewood celebrated Senior Night by wrapping up its 2024 regular season with a dominating 48-8 victory over the visiting Jaguars of Thomas Jefferson Academy out of Louisville. It marked the most points scored by Gatewood so far this season.
Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter against Florida, setting up Dwight Phillips’ first career touchdown, which put the Bulldogs up two scores. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (3) intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter against Florida, setting up Dwight Phillips’ first career touchdown, which put the Bulldogs up two scores. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia survives scare against Gators

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Georgia left Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville with a 34-20 win over rival Florida, but it didn’t come easy. Midway through the fourth quarter, the game was tied 20-20 before the No. 2 Bulldogs finally pulled away.
Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) was a force to be reckoned with, helping the Bulldog defense to hold Florida to 115 yards rushing this past Saturday. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) was a force to be reckoned with, helping the Bulldog defense to hold Florida to 115 yards rushing this past Saturday. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Bulldogs face elite Ole Miss offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
No. 2 Georgia (7-1, 5-1) will face another test at No. 16 Ole Miss (7-3, 3-2) this Saturday in Oxford. The Rebels are on a two-game win streak, and their offense is humming after scoring 63 points last week against Arkansas.
A trio of Greene County defenders bring Lake Oconee Academy wide receiver Cason Bennett (18) to the ground. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A trio of Greene County defenders bring Lake Oconee Academy wide receiver Cason Bennett (18) to the ground. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Second-half surge sends Tigers past Titans

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Greene County used a solid second-half effort to defeat crosstown rival Lake Oconee Academy 33-10 last Friday.With the score tied 7-7 at the half, the Tigers (7-1, 2-0) outscored the Titans (5-4, 0-3) 26-3 in the second half, overcoming a slow start and coasting to a crucial victory.
Morgan County freshman running back Damonee Smith (28) rushed for a team-high 129 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in last Friday’s win over Pike County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman running back Damonee Smith (28) rushed for a team-high 129 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in last Friday’s win over Pike County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs pound Pike, prep for potential perfect record

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Morgan County will play for the region title and an undefeated season this Friday at Callaway after posting a dominating win over Pike County last week.The No. 2 Dogs pounded Pike County 41-5, thanks to a balanced offensive and defensive attack, which didn’t give up a touchdown.
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