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Lake Oconee Academy running back Griffin Stanford races untouched into the end zone for one of his four touchdowns against Mount Pisgah. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Titans weather delay, roll to season-opening win

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

By the time Lake Oconee Academy finally took the field last Friday night, the Titans had already spent nearly two hours waiting out Mother Nature.Thunderstorms pushed kickoff against Mount Pisgah back until 9 p.m., testing LOA’s patience before it could officially begin the 2026 season.Once the...

Greene County senior running back JaQuez Hull (7) breaks through the Putnam County defense. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tigers look to bounce back against Wilkinson County

Lance McCurley

Monday, August 24, 2026

Greene County will look to put its season-opening loss behind it Friday night when it hosts Wilkinson County.In their Aug. 21 rivalry matchup against Putnam County, the Tigers struggled offensively, finishing with only 76 total yards in a 21-0 shutout defeat.Despite the result, head coach Chris...

Morgan County senior running back Alex Corrias (1) breaks into the open field against Madison County. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Bulldogs roll past Madison County in season opener

Skyla Morris

Monday, August 24, 2026

Morgan County wasted little time making a statement in its 2026 season opener.The Bulldogs (1-0) defeated Madison County 28-13 on Aug. 21 at home, using a balanced offense and a strong defense to build an early lead and withstand a second-half push from the Red Raiders.“I thought we did some good...

Putnam County junior running back Kumari Thomas (2) shrugs off a Greene County defender as he crosses the goal line for his second touchdown of the game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Thomas, War Eagles run past Greene County in season opener

Lance McCurley

Monday, August 24, 2026

With senior running back Elijah Dunn sidelined by an ankle injury, Putnam County needed someone to step up in the backfield Friday night.Junior Kumari Thomas answered the call.Thomas rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries, helping lead the War Eagles (1-0) to a 21-0 victory over...

Lake Oconee Academy running back Alden Barreras (19) evades a Social Circle defender during a scrimmage against the Redskins on Aug. 14. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans get wake-up call in scrimmage

Skyla Morris

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Lake Oconee Academy got one final test before the regular season, and the Titans came away with plenty to work on.LOA traveled to Social Circle on Aug. 14 for its annual preseason scrimmage, combining its varsity and JV results for a 38-7 loss.With the season opener less than a week away, head...

Putnam County holds a 29-27-1 advantage over Greene County in the all-time series. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene, Putnam to renew rivalry in season opener

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Putnam County and Greene County will get their 2026 football seasons underway Friday night, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. when the longtime rivals meet at Tiger Stadium in Greensboro.The War Eagles head into the opener with some momentum after knocking off Class 4A West Laurens 24-21 in a...

Morgan County setter Graycen Cawthon (10) prepares to set the ball for a teammate during a recent home match. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Young Morgan County volleyball team finding its way to open 2026

Skyla Morris

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Morgan County volleyball is officially underway for the 2026 season after opening the year against East Jackson on Aug. 6.The Spike Dogs entered the season with high expectations after winning back-to-back state championships, but this year’s team looks much different with a young roster and just...

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin enters his fourth season at the helm. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County seeks to take next step behind young, hungry roster

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 20, 2026

After three seasons hovering around the .500 mark, the Putnam County War Eagles believe they have the pieces in place to take the next step in 2026.Entering his fourth season leading the program, head coach Joel Harvin believes this year’s team brings a different level of excitement and commitment,...

War Eagle seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams are confident this could be the season the program finally breaks through. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Higher expectations': War Eagle seniors believe this team can break through

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 20, 2026

The Putnam County War Eagles have been knocking on the door in recent seasons, reaching the playoffs but falling in the opening round each year.Seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams believe this could be the year the program finally breaks through.Both players have played important roles during...

Jeff Ratliff enters his 14th season as Gatewood’s head football coach and his 16th season overall with the program. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood coach focuses on ‘moving forward’

Ian Tocher

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Gatewood’s Jeff Ratliff recently began his 16th season at the Eatonton-based school and his 14th as its head football coach with a relatively young and undersized roster.Regardless, Ratliff believes his Gators have the speed, desire, toughness and togetherness needed to make the most of a demanding...

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