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Morgan County senior wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) hauls in a pass over Warren County defender Cosa Pender (4). JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County senior wide receiver Jaylen Elder (2) hauls in a pass over Warren County defender Cosa Pender (4). JIM TURNER/Contributed

‘Dogs rout Warren with offensive explosion

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Morgan County dominated Warren County in its season opener with a 48-16 victory last Friday at home.The Dogs’ offense didn’t skip a beat, totaling 617 yards across four quarters to power them to a win.“We moved the ball well,” Morgan head coach Cliint Jenkins said.
Morgan County helmet (Contributed)

Morgan County helmet (Contributed)

Morgan, Putnam ready to resume rivalry on gridiron

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Putnam County and Morgan County will meet on the gridiron for the first time since 2021 this Friday in Eatonton. The ‘Dogs lead the all-time series 31-18-1, but the War Eagles have won the last two games by a combined 42-2 score.Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin is happy the rivalry is back.
Greene County’s Laryous Burt (14) recovers a fumble and returns it for a touchdown during the first quarter of last Friday’s win against Putnam County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Laryous Burt (14) recovers a fumble and returns it for a touchdown during the first quarter of last Friday’s win against Putnam County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Burt powers Tigers past War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Greene County’s Laryous Burt did a little of everything in the Tigers’ 28-20 win over rival Putnam County last Friday.Burt had two touchdowns – a fumble return for six and a receiving score – and nine tackles, including a sack.
Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) will help lead the charge against Twiggs County on Friday night. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County running back Amari Durham (9) will help lead the charge against Twiggs County on Friday night. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Tigers face Twiggs County on the road

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Greene County (1-0) will travel to Jeffersonville on Friday for a road game against Twiggs County (0-1).The Tigers are coming off a 28-20 win over rival Putnam County. On the other hand, Treutlen gave the Cobras a 40-0 loss after a disastrous 0-9 finish in 2023 under former coach Patrick Wray.
The Lake Oconee Academy Titans run onto the field before the start of their game against Mount Paran Christian in the season opener. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

The Lake Oconee Academy Titans run onto the field before the start of their game against Mount Paran Christian in the season opener. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Titans to take on George Walton Academy

Will Morrison
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Following a 16-0 win over Mount Paran Christian in the season opener, Lake Oconee Academy has now set its sights on George Walton Academy, hoping for a 2-0 start for the first time in school history.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Football today

Loran Smith
Thursday, August 15, 2024
There is so much uneasiness about college football today. While I am comfortable with paying the players, I cannot help but ask, shouldn’t there be some guardrails and respect for the grand ole game’s traditions? Some structure and an overseeing body to bring about common-sense regulation?
Morgan County tight end Drew Ainslie hauls in a pass over two Cherokee Bluff defenders during last week's scrimmage. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County tight end Drew Ainslie hauls in a pass over two Cherokee Bluff defenders during last week's scrimmage. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

‘Dogs open season with Warren County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Morgan County opens its 2024 season this Friday night at home against Class A Division II’s Warren County.Last week, the ‘Dogs scrimmaged Cherokee Bluff on the road and are now transitioning to the regular season.
Greene County and Putnam County will officially renew their rivalry on the gridiron this Friday for the first time in five years. (FILE PHOTO)

Greene County and Putnam County will officially renew their rivalry on the gridiron this Friday for the first time in five years. (FILE PHOTO)

Tigers, War Eagles renew rivalry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 15, 2024
This Friday, the Greene County-Putnam County football rivalry will be renewed for the first time in five years.The teams scrimmaged each other the past two seasons, but the result will count this Friday.
Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) will lead the team’s offense this year. (CHARLES JORDAN/Staff)

Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) will lead the team’s offense this year. (CHARLES JORDAN/Staff)

Titans take on Mt. Paran in season opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy’s long-awaited season opener is this Friday at home against Mount Paran Christian.Third-year head coach Patrick Stewart anticipates his team is ready for the challenge.In 2024, LOA is playing for a chance to make the playoffs for the first time.
The Morgan County Spike Dogs huddle after winning a point against Prince Avenue earlier this week. (CHARLES JORDAN/Staff)

The Morgan County Spike Dogs huddle after winning a point against Prince Avenue earlier this week. (CHARLES JORDAN/Staff)

Spike Dogs enter ‘24 season stress-free

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Morgan County volleyball team entered the 2024 season with a stress-free mindset.In 2022, the Spike Dogs won the Class 3A state championship, and last season, they returned a core group with hopes of winning back-to-back titles.
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