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Gatewood’s Jake Rich (11) and JT Gregory (2) will join fellow seniors Ames Johnson and Kaden Keiser in being honored on Senior Night this Friday at home in Eatonton versus Trinity Christian. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Jake Rich (11) and JT Gregory (2) will join fellow seniors Ames Johnson and Kaden Keiser in being honored on Senior Night this Friday at home in Eatonton versus Trinity Christian. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Mixed results for Gators on road

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Gatewood (14-4, 3-2) recently played three consecutive region away games, resulting in a loss sandwiched between two wins.The run started Jan. 14 in Dublin, where the Gators beat Trinity Christian 68-60 for the Crusaders’ 15th-straight loss since the 2024-25 season began.
Kayla Sigman tries to go up and over two Hancock Central defenders during a game last season. She’s been huge for Greene County this season on the boards. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kayla Sigman tries to go up and over two Hancock Central defenders during a game last season. She’s been huge for Greene County this season on the boards. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Tigers looking to overcome adversity

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Greene County girls basketball is looking to overcome some of the adversity it faced earlier in the season.The Lady Tigers head into this weekend’s games with a 3-11 record and a 1-4 mark in region play.
Darius Robinson was recently hired as Greene County High School's new head football coach. (CONTRIBUTED)

Darius Robinson was recently hired as Greene County High School's new head football coach. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Greene County High School hires new football coach

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Greene County High School has its new head football coach.The program announced via social media that it has hired Darius Robinson to lead the Tigers into the future. Robinson was previously an assistant at South Georgia powerhouse Valdosta under coach Shelton Felton.
Greene County High School recently hired its new coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County High School recently hired its new coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County hires new football coach

News Staff
Friday, January 17, 2025
Greene County High School has its new head football coach.In an announcement via social media, the program has hired Darius Robinson to lead the Tigers into the future. Robinson was previously an assistant at South Georgia powerhouse Valdosta, working for head coach Shelton Felton.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Sonny Smart

Loran Smith
Thursday, January 16, 2025
RABUN GAP — Last weekend, the Presbyterian Church here was overflowing with mourners who came to pay respects to Clyde J.
Morgan County’s Jacoby Simmons dribbles the ball up the floor in transition. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Jacoby Simmons dribbles the ball up the floor in transition. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Depth helps Hoop Dogs gel

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Morgan County had an up-and-down start to the season by playing a tough schedule, but things are looking up. The Dogs entered this week with an overall record of 12-6 after experiencing success over the last month.
Senior JT Gregory has been delivering a solid effort every time out for Gatewood this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Senior JT Gregory has been delivering a solid effort every time out for Gatewood this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Consistency proves elusive for Gators

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Gatewood Gators played three times last week, winning 74-64 at home on Tuesday over Windsor Academy, dropping an 81-67 decision at Brentwood on Thursday, and getting back on the right track with an 84-66 decision over Augusta Prep Day (APD) on Saturday afternoon in Eatonton.
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Titans garner all-region accolades

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Multiple players on Lake Oconee Academy’s football team recently garnered All-Region honors after coaches of Class A Division II’s Region 8 voted six Titans to the first and second teams. Two other Titans also made the honorable mention list for their 2024 on-field performances.
Morgan County sophomore guard Madison Holcomb (2) dribbles down the lane as she tries to make a basket against an Oconee County defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomore guard Madison Holcomb (2) dribbles down the lane as she tries to make a basket against an Oconee County defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Dogs learn lessons from tough non-region schedule

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Despite a losing record entering this week, the Morgan County girls basketball team remains a top-10 team in Class 2A.The Lady Dogs are ranked No. 8 in the SandySpiel.com Class 2A rankings because of their tough schedule.
Garret Milan (center) of the Rock Lobsters celebrates after scoring on Mississippi goalie Edward Coffey in the first period of the two teams’ New Year’s Eve game at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Garret Milan (center) of the Rock Lobsters celebrates after scoring on Mississippi goalie Edward Coffey in the first period of the two teams’ New Year’s Eve game at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Rock Lobsters enter 2025 with shootout win

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Rock Lobsters, Athens’ new pro hockey team, sent about 2,000 fans out to happily celebrate New Year’s Eve after a shootout win over the visiting Mississippi Sea Wolves at Akins Ford Arena.
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