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Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) and wide receiver Ty Tillery (1) celebrate in mid-air following a touchdown against Greene County last week. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) and wide receiver Ty Tillery (1) celebrate in mid-air following a touchdown against Greene County last week. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County travels to Athens to face Cedar Shoals

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Morgan County (4-0) hits the road again this Friday for a matchup with Cedar Shoals (0-3) in Athens.The ‘Dogs, who are now ranked No. 2 in Class AA, aim to extend their winning streak to five this week. They’ll be taking on a winless Jaguars team who had a bye last Friday to prepare for this game.
Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) tries to dodge a Haralson County defender. (COURTESY OF MAMA D'S PIX)

Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) tries to dodge a Haralson County defender. (COURTESY OF MAMA D'S PIX)

Tigers top Haralson County on the road

Lance@lakeoconeenews.us
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Greene County traveled 135 miles last Friday to Haralson County and returned home with a 25-3 win. The Tigers, currently ranked No. 6 in Class A Division II, dominated the Rebels in all three phases.The game was never in doubt. Greene led 12-3 at the half and pitched a shutout in the second half.
Morgan County wide receiver Ty Tillery (1) hauls in a touchdown pass over Oconee County cornerback TREY NORRIS/Staff

Morgan County wide receiver Ty Tillery (1) hauls in a touchdown pass over Oconee County cornerback TREY NORRIS/Staff

‘Dogs win physical battle over Oconee

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Morgan County improved to 3-0 overall this past Friday with a 24-13 victory over Oconee County. The Dogs (3-0) topped the Warriors (0-3) in a slugfest, led by a physical effort on each side of the ball.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck races past defenders for a first down. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck races past defenders for a first down. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia offense explodes on Clemson in second half

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
It was a tale of two halves for top-ranked Georgia against No. 14 Clemson in its 34-3 win last Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.The Bulldogs couldn’t find the end zone in the first half, leading the Tigers 6-0 at the end of the second quarter.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his players following a 34-3 win over Clemson. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his players following a 34-3 win over Clemson. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Top-ranked Bulldogs to face Tennessee Tech

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Georgia (1-0) will play Tennessee Tech (0-1) in its home opener this Saturday at Sanford Stadium.Last week, the top-ranked Bulldogs defeated then-No. 14 Clemson 34-3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The Titans enter this week’s matchup against Brentwood Academy with a 3-0 record. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

The Titans enter this week’s matchup against Brentwood Academy with a 3-0 record. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

LOA aims to extend win streak against Brentwood

Will Morrison
Thursday, September 5, 2024
After a monumental comeback last week against Hancock Central, Lake Oconee Academy has shifted focus toward Brentwood Academy.The Titans are 3-0 for the first time in school history, and they hope to keep that zero in the loss column.
LOA running back Cameron Kelley (8) had a big night against Hancock Central last Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

LOA running back Cameron Kelley (8) had a big night against Hancock Central last Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Titans overcome 22-point deficit to down Bulldogs

Will Morrison
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy arguably pulled off its biggest win in program history this past Friday against Hancock Central.The Titans stunned the Bulldogs, surging from 22 points down late in the contest to a 48-44 win.
Morgan County leads the all-time series 31-25-1 over Greene County. FILE PHOTO

Morgan County leads the all-time series 31-25-1 over Greene County. FILE PHOTO

Greene, Morgan to face off on Friday

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Greene County and Morgan County, a battle of two ranked and undefeated teams, will meet this Friday in Madison.The Tigers are off to a 3-0 start and are ranked No. 6 in Class A Division II. On the other hand, the Dogs are also 3-0 overall and ranked No. 2 in Class AA.
Ryleigh Hilsman in the wind-up, getting set to deliver a strike. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ryleigh Hilsman in the wind-up, getting set to deliver a strike. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs finding rhythm in region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Morgan County softball has recently been on a tear and is in a good position a few games into region play.After knocking off Jackson 8-0 on Tuesday, the Lady Dogs improved to 7-2 overall and 4-0 in the region.
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