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Morgan County wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) tries to break away from a pair of Greene County defensive backs during a 3513 win over the Tigers on Sept. 6. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) tries to break away from a pair of Greene County defensive backs during a 3513 win over the Tigers on Sept. 6. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

No. 2-ranked Dogs begin region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Class AA’s No. 2 ranked Morgan County begins region play this Thursday against Westside in Macon.The Dogs (5-0) enjoyed a bye this past Friday, while the Seminoles (2-3) knocked off Lamar County 20-10, snapping a three-game losing streak. This contest is each team’s Region 4-AA opener.
LOA softball freshman pitcher Kaitlyn Mamay in the wind-up during a home game against Loganville Christian earlier this season. WILL MORRISON/Staff

LOA softball freshman pitcher Kaitlyn Mamay in the wind-up during a home game against Loganville Christian earlier this season. WILL MORRISON/Staff

LOA softball getting hot at the right time

Will Morrison
Thursday, September 26, 2024
After starting the season 0-5, Lake Oconee Academy softball has gone 6-3 since, including 2-1 in the region.Lady Titans head coach Keetah Singleton is proud of her players for persevering after a rough start.
Lake Oconee quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) tries to attempt to complete a pass to a teammate in a game earlier this season against Brentwood Academy. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lake Oconee quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) tries to attempt to complete a pass to a teammate in a game earlier this season against Brentwood Academy. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans’ winning streak snapped due to turnovers

Will Morrison
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy dropped its first game of the season on Friday night, falling 37-24 to Landmark Christian.The Titans were off to their best start in school history, winning the season's first five games, but now fall to 5-1.
Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) recorded a sack on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4), a tackle for loss and three tackles in the 2023 SEC Championship game in Atlanta. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) recorded a sack on Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (4), a tackle for loss and three tackles in the 2023 SEC Championship game in Atlanta. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Georgia preps to face ’Bama – and Milroe – again

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
No. 2 Georgia (3-0, 1-0 SEC) will face No. 4 Alabama (3-0) this Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa.Last season, the Crimson Tide and dual-threat quarterback Jalen Milroe spoiled the Bulldogs’ plans at making the College Football Playoff with a 27-24 win in the 2023 SEC Championship game.
LOA outside hitter Bailey Pattison sends a ball back over the net during a match at Athens Academy last week. WILL MORRISON/Staff

LOA outside hitter Bailey Pattison sends a ball back over the net during a match at Athens Academy last week. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lady Titans’ eyeing area volleyball tournament

Will Morrison
Thursday, September 26, 2024
As the regular season comes to a close, Lake Oconee Academy volleyball is gearing up to make a run in the area tournament.The Lady Titans started the year 13-2 but have since gone 3-5 and are now seventh in the area rankings.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Georgia's lapse at Kentucky

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Other than claiming the championship prize, the greatest circumstance in team sports is having an off day, playing poorly, and winning.From Georgia's perspective, the Bulldogs escaped defeat in Lexington on Saturday night by a very narrow margin.
A trio of Morgan County defenders brings down Cedar Shoals freshman quarterback Keelin McLendon (15). JIM TURNER/Contributed

A trio of Morgan County defenders brings down Cedar Shoals freshman quarterback Keelin McLendon (15). JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County dominates Cedar Shoals on road

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Morgan County cruised to a 41-19 win over Cedar Shoals this past Friday in Athens.The ‘Dogs improved to 5-0 heading into the bye week before region play begins next week.
Greene County’s Steve Miller opened scoring for the home team with this play in the first quarter. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Greene County’s Steve Miller opened scoring for the home team with this play in the first quarter. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Greene County grinds out win over Laney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Greene County got back in the win column this past Friday with a 14-8 non-region victory over Laney. The Tigers (4-1), currently ranked No. 6 in Class A Division II, grinded out the win over the Wildcats (3-2).
Senior outside hitter Quinn Butler (6) gets set to serve in a match against Jefferson last week. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Senior outside hitter Quinn Butler (6) gets set to serve in a match against Jefferson last week. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs seeing success in final stretch

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Morgan County volleyball is firing on all cylinders heading into the final stretch of the regular season. The Spike Dogs are 27-2 following two more victories over Westminster Christian and Jackson on Tuesday.
The Lake Oconee Academy defense huddles in between plays during a game against Brentwood Christian earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

The Lake Oconee Academy defense huddles in between plays during a game against Brentwood Christian earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

Titans slay Spartans, remain undefeated

Will Morrison
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy continues its best start in school history, picking up its fifth straight win this past Friday. The Titans traveled to Augusta and brought home a 46-16 win over Glenn Hills to remain undefeated this season.
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