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Putnam County's BJ Ruff during an at-bat against Worth County in the first round of the Class AA playoffs last April. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County's BJ Ruff during an at-bat against Worth County in the first round of the Class AA playoffs last April. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County's BJ Ruff commits to play at Emmanuel

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 25, 2024
BJ Ruff’s dream of playing college baseball will soon come true.The Putnam County pitcher and infielder recently committed to play baseball at Emmanuel University. He will enroll in classes next month and start the offseason as a member of the Lions.“It honestly feels great to pursue my goal.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Deep woods companions

James K. Pressley
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Have you ever heard or seen something long before daylight on the way to your deer stand?And I’m not talking about these sissy stands about 20 yards off the road with feeders, air conditioning, and comfy chairs to sit in.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Georgia T&F coach Caryl Smith Gilbert

Loran Smith
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Caryl Smith-Gilbert is the director of the men’s and women’s track teams at the University of Georgia; if you yawn and move on about your day, be aware that track in these parts is likely to be sensational on her watch ¬– just give her competitive facilities, and you’ll see.
Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart expects a lot from his team heading into the fall. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart expects a lot from his team heading into the fall. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bar set high for Titans this season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 18, 2024
With high school football summer practices in full swing, the Lake Oconee News is doing a series breaking down the schedules for Morgan County, Lake Oconee Academy, and Lake Oconee Academy. This week, it’s the Lake Oconee Academy Titans.
Four campers line up and get set to run sprints during a speed and agility drill. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Four campers line up and get set to run sprints during a speed and agility drill. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

‘Dogs host Pups for pipeline camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Morgan County High School’s football team hosted its Pipeline Camp last week, and more than 50 kids attended.The Dogs and the coaching staff hosted children ages five through 12 at the three-day camp, which ran last Monday through Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Billy Corry Stadium.
Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams before Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. CASSIE BAKER/UGAAA

Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams before Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. CASSIE BAKER/UGAAA

Storylines surrounding Georgia emerge at SEC media days

Rafael Cruz
Thursday, July 18, 2024
12PreviousNextBodySEC Media Days in Dallas, Texas, featured two new additions to the storied football conference this week.Texas and Oklahoma officially joined the SEC on July 1. However, according to several national polls, the Georgia Bulldogs are back on top, ranked No.
Eight members of the Gatewood basketball team attended a camp at the University of Georgia in Athens last month. CONTRIBUTED

Eight members of the Gatewood basketball team attended a camp at the University of Georgia in Athens last month. CONTRIBUTED

Gators coach encouraged by UGA camp results

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Gatewood basketball recently spent a few days attending a camp at the University of Georgia. Last month, Gators head coach Don Keiser, a few staff members, and eight players made the short drive to Athens.
Steve Martinson, head coach and general manager for the Athens Rock Lobsters in their inaugural FPHL season, spoke Friday at Terrapin Brewery in Athens. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Steve Martinson, head coach and general manager for the Athens Rock Lobsters in their inaugural FPHL season, spoke Friday at Terrapin Brewery in Athens. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Athens Rock Lobsters introduce coach and GM

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Rock Lobsters, Athens’ new Federal Professional Hockey League team, introduced former NHL’er Steve Martinson last Friday as its first head coach and general manager.“First, I want to say I really appreciate this. What a great turnout.
Now UGA-bound, Tripp Lancaster was a Region 4-AAA All-Region Second Team selection three times in his four years at Morgan County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Now UGA-bound, Tripp Lancaster was a Region 4-AAA All-Region Second Team selection three times in his four years at Morgan County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County's Tripp Lancaster recaps career as a 'Dog

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Tripp Lancaster left it all on the field when Morgan County baseball’s season ended against Calvary Day in April.The senior walked off the diamond at Grayson Stadium in Savannah with a tear in his eye. He had his last game as a ‘Dog.
Greene County head coach Terrance Banks talks with his team after a win over Lincoln County last season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County head coach Terrance Banks talks with his team after a win over Lincoln County last season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Tigers seek continued success with loaded schedule

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 11, 2024
With high school football summer practices in full swing, the Lake Oconee News is doing a series breaking down the schedules for Morgan County, Greene County, and Lake Oconee Academy. This week, it’s the Greene County Tigers.
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