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The Spike Dogs pose for a photo after defeating East Jackson on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to advance to the Final Four. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Spike Dogs pose for a photo after defeating East Jackson on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to advance to the Final Four. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs eyeing another state title

Will Morrison
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Morgan County will take on Savannah Arts Academy this weekend, attempting to win its second state championship in three seasons.The Spike Dogs have put together an incredible season, winning 36 of 40 matches they’ve played.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) shakes a defender in last year’s contest. KARI HODGES/UGAAA

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) shakes a defender in last year’s contest. KARI HODGES/UGAAA

Georgia prepares for Florida, DJ Lagway

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The annual Georgia-Florida rivalry will be renewed this Saturday in Jacksonville at Everbank Stadium. The No. 2 Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 SEC) will face the Gators (4-3, 2-2), led by talented freshman quarterback DJ Lagway after starter Graham Mertz suffered a season-ending injury a few weeks ago.
Greene County defeated Lincoln County 28-3 last year at Tiger Stadium. FILE PHOTO

Greene County defeated Lincoln County 28-3 last year at Tiger Stadium. FILE PHOTO

Tigers stalk Red Devils in top-10 matchup

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
This Friday’s matchup between Greene County (7-1, 2-0) and Lincoln County (8-0, 3-0) has major implications for the Class A Division II playoffs, and, more importantly, region standings.The No. 6 Red Devils enter this week’s big rivalry game against the No.
A Morgan County player celebrates after scoring the go-ahead during game three of the series against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Tuesday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

A Morgan County player celebrates after scoring the go-ahead during game three of the series against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe last Tuesday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs headed back to Columbus

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
After defeating Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe in a three-game series, the Morgan County softball team returns to Columbus and the Georgia High School Association’s Class AA Elite Eight this week.
The Spike Dogs celebrate as a team following Tuesday night’s win over East Jackson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Spike Dogs celebrate as a team following Tuesday night’s win over East Jackson. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Spike Dogs serve Lady Eagles a loss, advance to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 24, 2024
On Tuesday, Morgan County defeated East Jackson in straight sets (25-17; 25-10; 25-12) to advance to the semifinal round of the Class AA state playoffs and continue its quest for a state title.
Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) rushes past Washington-Wilkes defenders in Friday night’s region matchup. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) rushes past Washington-Wilkes defenders in Friday night’s region matchup. COURTESY OF MOMMA D’S PIX

Tigers win in exciting fashion over Washington-Wilkes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 24, 2024
After not playing for nearly a month, Greene County defeated Washington-Wilkes with a dramatic win.The Tigers from Greensboro needed some late-game theatrics on their final possession of the game.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Eyes of Texas

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 24, 2024
It was a relatively short flight of an hour and 45 minutes home from Austin for the Georgia football team last Saturday night.
Morgan County wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) hauls in a pass over a Warren County defender in a game earlier this season. Elder had a career game this past Friday against Jackson. JIM TURNER/File photo

Morgan County wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) hauls in a pass over a Warren County defender in a game earlier this season. Elder had a career game this past Friday against Jackson. JIM TURNER/File photo

Elder has career day as Dogs down Jackson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 24, 2024
It was the Jaylen Elder show this past week for Morgan County on Senior Night.Elder helped the Dogs defeat region foe Jackson 36-7, catching a career-high 12 passes for 256 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 21.7 yards per reception and had a long catch of 86 yards.
Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson (11) has led the Tigers this season, helping them achieve a 6-1 record entering Friday’s game. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson (11) has led the Tigers this season, helping them achieve a 6-1 record entering Friday’s game. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Tigers, Titans to meet on field for first time

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The wait is finally over.The two schools in Greensboro on Highway 44 – Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy – will meet for the first time on the gridiron at Tiger Stadium on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) accounted for all three Bulldog touchdowns in Austin. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) accounted for all three Bulldog touchdowns in Austin. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dawgs defeat No. 1 Texas with ‘intent’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 24, 2024
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is known for his passionate pre-game speeches, and what he conveyed to his players before last Saturday’s game against No. 1 Texas clearly worked.
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