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T. Michael Stone/Staff

T. Michael Stone/Staff

Stone: The victim becomes the villainous varmint

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 6, 2024
“It’s better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool.”Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, screenplay by Don Michael PaulWriting a newspaper column can sometimes be difficult, especially during cosmic catastrophes.
Georgia pitcher Leighton Finley celebrates after the final out is recorded against Georgia Tech on Sunday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia pitcher Leighton Finley celebrates after the final out is recorded against Georgia Tech on Sunday night. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Feeling Super: Dawgs defeat Georgia Tech

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Nothing is more poetic – and satisfying – than ending a rival’s season to advance in the postseason, and that’s exactly what Georgia baseball did Sunday night in the Athens Regional final against Georgia Tech.
The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans' golf team dominated their competition last week to capture the Class A Division II state championship. (CONTRIBUTED)

The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans' golf team dominated their competition last week to capture the Class A Division II state championship. (CONTRIBUTED)

Lady Titans win sixth-straight state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ golf team continued a remarkable run of success last week at the state match.The Lady Titans dominated the field at Hawkinsville’s Southern Hills Golf Club to clinch their sixth straight Georgia High School Association Class A Division II state championship.
Greene County head baseball coach Brad Evans during a game against Cedar Shoals during the 2024 season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County head baseball coach Brad Evans during a game against Cedar Shoals during the 2024 season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

‘Growth’ key to Tigers’ baseball future success

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Greene County baseball coach Brad Evans saw the program make great strides in his first year at the helm.Evans, who took over as the Tigers’ manager last summer, had a clear vision for the program: to strive for improvement.
Morgan County's Hudson Reed was recently named the Region 4-AAA Offensive Player of the Year. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County's Hudson Reed was recently named the Region 4-AAA Offensive Player of the Year. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County's Hudson Reed named Region 4-AAA offensive POY

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Morgan County baseball’s Hudson Reed was recently recognized as the Region 4-AAA Offensive Player of the Year.Reed, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound sophomore slugger, proved to be a game-changer for the Diamond Dogs with his outstanding performance at the plate this season.
Former PGA golfer and Gatewood graduate Blake Adams shares a devotion before the start of the tournament. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Former PGA golfer and Gatewood graduate Blake Adams shares a devotion before the start of the tournament. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lake Oconee FCA holds second-annual golf tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 30, 2024
The Lake Oconee Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) area chapter hosted its 2nd annual golf tournament on May 13 at The Oconee Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro.
Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson (3) tracks a ball in the open field past a Walnut Grove defensive back. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County wide receiver Dallas Dickerson (3) tracks a ball in the open field past a Walnut Grove defensive back. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

‘Dogs air it out in scrimmage win over Walnut Grove

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 23, 2024
During last Friday’s scrimmage, Morgan County’s passing attack was on full display against Walnut Grove.The Dogs aired it out when the running game against a tough Warriors’ defensive front didn’t work.
Greene County head coach Terrance Banks prepares to lead his team out of the tunnel before the Tigers’ season-opener against rival Morgan County last year. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County head coach Terrance Banks prepares to lead his team out of the tunnel before the Tigers’ season-opener against rival Morgan County last year. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County Tigers wrap up spring practice

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 23, 2024
After one of its best years in recent memory, Greene County entered spring practice with the bar set high.The Tigers went 10-2 overall last year in head coach Terrance Banks’ second season. They made it to the second round of the Georgia High School Association’s Class A Division II state playoffs.
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