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Ty Tillery pitched all seven innings in the Dogs’ 6-4 victory in Game 1, recording eight strikeouts while allowing five hits and two earned runs. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Ty Tillery pitched all seven innings in the Dogs’ 6-4 victory in Game 1, recording eight strikeouts while allowing five hits and two earned runs. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

STATE BOUND! Dogs make history with sweep of Lions

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Morgan County punched its ticket to the Class 2A state championship series on May 14, sweeping Franklin County in the Final Four to secure the program’s first-ever championship appearance.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Bertsch backyard

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 14, 2026
There was an informal gathering of UGA aficionados last weekend, some retired from the nation’s oldest chartered state university, and others were simply friends of the group. It took place in the charming backyard of Joan and Gary Bertsch on Henderson Avenue.
Greene County senior Dontriel Grable runs his leg of the boys 4x400-meter relay during the state meet Monday at UGA’s Spec Towns Track in Athens. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Dontriel Grable runs his leg of the boys 4x400-meter relay during the state meet Monday at UGA’s Spec Towns Track in Athens. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Tigers have strong performance at state

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Greene County track and field teams wrapped up the 2026 season Monday in Athens at the GHSA Class A Division II state meet, closing out the year with several strong individual performances and relay finishes against some of the top competition in the state.
The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team poses for a photo after defeating Miller County 3-2 on May 8 to advance to the GHSA Class A Division II state championship match. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team poses for a photo after defeating Miller County 3-2 on May 8 to advance to the GHSA Class A Division II state championship match. CONTRIBUTED

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Dramatic semifinal win sends LOA girls to state match

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Lake Oconee Academy girls tennis team punched its ticket back to the GHSA Class A Division II state championship with a thrilling semifinal victory.The Titans defeated Miller County 3-2 on the road to advance.
Morgan County High School’s volleyball team celebrated its 2025 championship season with a ring ceremony May 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County High School’s volleyball team celebrated its 2025 championship season with a ring ceremony May 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Spike Dogs receive second-straight championship rings

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Morgan County’s volleyball team celebrated its 2025 state championship season with a ring ceremony on May 8 in the school’s auditorium.The Spike Dogs finished the 2025 campaign with a 33-12 record, securing their second consecutive GHSA 2AA state title and third championship in four years.
Lake Oconee Academy’s Evan Burton is stunned after teammate Jon Harris Funderburke’s game-tying home run at the end of Game 1 was robbed by a Charlton County outfielder to end the first contest. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s Evan Burton is stunned after teammate Jon Harris Funderburke’s game-tying home run at the end of Game 1 was robbed by a Charlton County outfielder to end the first contest. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Indians end LOA’s season in Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 14, 2026
After coming within inches of forcing a different outcome in both games, the Lake Oconee Academy baseball team saw its season come to an end May 6, as Charlton County completed a two-game sweep in the GHSA Class A Division II Elite Eight.
Jack Morris qualified in shot put and discus. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Jack Morris qualified in shot put and discus. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Morgan T&F sends solid group to state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Morgan County boys and girls track and field teams will head to next week’s GHSA Class state meet in Athens with a deep group of qualifiers across nearly every event group.
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Smith: Orlean Castronis

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The National Football Foundation’s Georgia chapter recently recognized Orlean Castronis with its Distinguished American Award. She is a retired journalist and the widow of one of the most popular players and coaches ever to wear the Red and Black.
The Titans won the area championship with a team score of 296, finishing eight strokes ahead of second-place Trion. CONTRIBUTED

The Titans won the area championship with a team score of 296, finishing eight strokes ahead of second-place Trion. CONTRIBUTED

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Titans tee off in dominant fashion, sweep area titles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s golf programs left little doubt about their championship pedigree on Monday, May 4.
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