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Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson is proud of his team for battling through adversity early in the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson is proud of his team for battling through adversity early in the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dogs battling adversity in early part of season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Morgan County basketball sports a winning 6-5 record after Tuesday’s 54-38 victory over Class 5A Lanier. It was a much-needed win for the Dogs, who have been battling through adversity early this year.Morgan County coach Cody Anderson and his players are frustrated.
Gatewood senior Kaden Keiser, with parents Joni and Don, joined his grandfather last week as a 1,000-point scorer in high school hoops. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Kaden Keiser, with parents Joni and Don, joined his grandfather last week as a 1,000-point scorer in high school hoops. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators get two wins to preserve perfect record

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Just past the quarter-way mark of their 23-game regular season schedule, the Gatewood Gators remain undefeated with a 6-0 record. The team’s latest victory, a 67-44 decision over the visiting Cougars from Piedmont Academy, came last Friday night, led by a 31-point effort from junior Matt Allen.
Putnam County junior Journey Waller (10) dribbles the ball through traffic in an effort to try and score during a rivalry game against Morgan County on Dec. 14. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County junior Journey Waller (10) dribbles the ball through traffic in an effort to try and score during a rivalry game against Morgan County on Dec. 14. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Lady War Eagles learning to win close games

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Putnam County girls’ basketball team (8-3) has been on both ends of several close games so far this year.So far this season, the No. 9 Lady War Eagles of Class A Division I are 3-2 in games decided by five points or less.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: SEC has a new champion

Loran Smith
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Football, as we are often reminded, is a physical game. The old-timers, from Walter Camp to Fielding Yost to Knute Rockne, preached about it, including Frank Leahy, Bud Wilkinson, Bear Bryant, Woody Hayes, and Vince Dooley.
Kevin Wynn, a four-star defensive tackle at Greene County, signed with Florida State last Wednesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kevin Wynn, a four-star defensive tackle at Greene County, signed with Florida State last Wednesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Miller, Wynn to represent Greene County at next level

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Greene County football’s Steve Miller and Kevin Wynn will continue their careers at the Division I level.Last week, Miller and Wynn signed the dotted line during the first day of the NCAA’s Early Signing Period for football. A signing ceremony was held for them at the school on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Last week, Morgan County girls’ basketball player Jaden Young signed to play at Emmanuel College. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Last week, Morgan County girls’ basketball player Jaden Young signed to play at Emmanuel College. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Young finds college home at Emmanuel

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
It is official.Morgan County girls’ basketball senior Jaden Young has signed with Emmanuel College to continue her hoops career. She signed with the Lady Lions last week during a ceremony at the school.Young considered several schools before deciding on Emmanuel College, located in Franklin Springs.
Gatewood junior Matt Allen continued his own strong start to the season on Saturday, dropping 30 points against the GMC Bulldogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood junior Matt Allen continued his own strong start to the season on Saturday, dropping 30 points against the GMC Bulldogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators unbeaten in strong start to season

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Gatewood Gators basketball team played three times in the past week and now sports a perfect 4-0 record.
Morgan County seniors Jaylen Elder (2) and Draco Frazzitta (18) pose for a picture with their coaches during a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County seniors Jaylen Elder (2) and Draco Frazzitta (18) pose for a picture with their coaches during a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Elder, Frazzitta to be next Dogs at D1 level

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Morgan County football’s Jaylen Elder and Draco Frazzitta are headed to play at the Division I level.Elder and Frazzitta officially signed to their respective schools during a ceremony held on Dec. 4 at the school’s football facility.
Haedyn Crumbley (front row, fourth from left) and Quinn Butler (front row, third from right) signed with their respective colleges on Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Haedyn Crumbley (front row, fourth from left) and Quinn Butler (front row, third from right) signed with their respective colleges on Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Spike Dogs sign dotted line to continue careers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Morgan County volleyball seniors Quinn Butler and Haedyn Crumbley are headed to play at the collegiate level.Last week, the two Spike Dogs signed the dotted line to play at their respective schools during a ceremony held at the school.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) fights his way through Texas defenders to score the game-winning touchdown in overtime. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) fights his way through Texas defenders to score the game-winning touchdown in overtime. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bulldogs top Texas to claim SEC title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
ATLANTA — Georgia beat Texas on a drama-filled Saturday night to claim the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The Bulldogs won the conference title 22-19 in overtime on Dec.
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