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Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Dawgs take on Tigers

Loran Smith
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Georgia and Clemson met for the first time on the Gridiron in 1897 in Athens, and the Bulldogs won 24-0. The two teams have met intermittently through the years, with the Bulldogs holding a 43-18-4 lead.
Morgan County wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) leaves a Putnam County defensive back in the dust on his way to scoring one of two touchdowns in last Friday's 42-28 win over the War Eagles. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) leaves a Putnam County defensive back in the dust on his way to scoring one of two touchdowns in last Friday's 42-28 win over the War Eagles. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

’Dogs pound Putnam behind solid offensive display

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Morgan County answered the call again on offense in a 42-28 road win over Putnam County this past week.The ‘Dogs racked up 617 yards of total offense and scored 48 points in their first game against Warren County.
Greene County running back Travez Gibson (4) rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns against Twiggs County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County running back Travez Gibson (4) rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns against Twiggs County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Tigers break Twiggs, improve to 2-0

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Greene County improved to 2-0 on the season with a 36-0 rout of Twiggs County this past week. The Tigers relied heavily on their ground game and dominant defense against the Cobras on the road.Greene head coach Terrance Banks thought his team did better this week at executing the “small things.
LOA freshman pitcher Kaitlyn Mamay in the wind up during a game at North Oconee last week. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

LOA freshman pitcher Kaitlyn Mamay in the wind up during a game at North Oconee last week. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

Lady Titans find themselves in win column

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy softball found the win column after taking down Oglethorpe County 9-3 last week.The Lady Titans were winless in their first five games of the season but put everything together against the Lady Patriots.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during the Duke’s Mayo Classic against Clemson at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC., on Saturday Sept. 4, 2021. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during the Duke’s Mayo Classic against Clemson at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC., on Saturday Sept. 4, 2021. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia to open season in Atlanta against Clemson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Top-ranked Georgia will begin its season Aug. 31 against No. 14 Clemson at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.Three years ago, the Bulldogs topped the Tigers 10-3 in a defensive battle at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
The Titans take the field before their first game of the season against Mount Paran Christian. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

The Titans take the field before their first game of the season against Mount Paran Christian. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

LOA ready for battle against Hancock Central

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy is 2-0 for the first time in school history and is looking to keep its momentum going as it takes on Hancock Central this Friday.Coming off a huge win over George Walton Academy, coach Patrick Stewart was excited his team is off to a great start.
LOA quarterback Ike O'Neal (7) dives for a first down in a 21-3 win over George Walton Academy last Friday. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

LOA quarterback Ike O'Neal (7) dives for a first down in a 21-3 win over George Walton Academy last Friday. (WILL MORRISON/Staff)

Titans improve to 2-0 with big win over George Walton

Will Morrison
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy cruised to a 21-3 victory over George Walton Academy last Friday, improving to 2-0 on the year.This is the first time in program history that the Titans have started a season 2-0 and secured a win over George Walton.
Greene County will hit the road this Friday and is set to face Haralson County in northwest Georgia. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County will hit the road this Friday and is set to face Haralson County in northwest Georgia. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Tigers to tangle with Rebels in Tallapoosa

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Greene County (2-0) will travel to northwest Georgia this Friday to play Haralson County. It will be the first meeting ever between these teams.The Rebels of Tallapoosa are off to a 1-1 start after going 2-8 last season under former coach Scott Peavey.
LOA running back Cameron Kelley (8) fights his way through Mount Paran defenders. IAN TOCHER/Staff

LOA running back Cameron Kelley (8) fights his way through Mount Paran defenders. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Titans ground Eagles in season opener

Will Morrison
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy returned to action last Friday, taking on Mount Paran Christian in the 2024 season opener.With the Titans now eligible for postseason play, starting the season off on the right foot was a big deal to third-year head coach Patrick Stewart.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Callihan’s Mountain Retreat

Loran Smith
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Sapphire, North Carolina, a well-reputed and highly inviting plateau in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has always been a garden spot for visitors and residents alike with a bent for recreation and temperate days and nights that help bring about bountiful outdoor fulfillment.
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