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Lake Oconee Academy senior Ian Watson (9) was recently named the Class A Division II Region 8 Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior Ian Watson (9) was recently named the Class A Division II Region 8 Player of the Year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA's Ian Watson never dreamed of such an honor

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy’s Ian Watson didn’t believe the news when he was named Region Player of the Year.The senior shortstop recently learned of the announcement before the Titans’ historic playoff run ended.“I’m very honored. I never thought I would’ve won it in a million years,” Watson said.
Campbell Stamps (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Campbell Stamps (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lady Dogs' soccer rack up postseason honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Morgan County girls’ soccer team had nine players garner All-Region 4-AAA honors this year.Rylee Bernard, Campbell Stamps, McKinsey Williams, and Kate Reynolds earned First Team honors. Jaden Young, Chloe Cook, Katherine Tybor, Carly Hagler, and Mia McClain were named to the Second Team.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Bulldogs earn awards

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The University of Georgia chapter of the National Football Foundation recently hosted its 38th annual awards banquet before a packed house at the Athens Country Club.UGA's chapter has enjoyed No.
Greene County junior RJ Monford during the shot put competition at the Class A Division II state meet last Thursday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County junior RJ Monford during the shot put competition at the Class A Division II state meet last Thursday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers show out at state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 16, 2024
COMMERCE — Greene County’s track and field team had a strong showing at the Georgia High School Association’s Class A Division II state meet over the weekend at East Jackson High School.Greene County’s teams combined to have over a dozen athletes compete at the state’s highest level.
The Morgan County boys’ 4x100 meter relay team placed fifth in the state with a time of 42.42. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County boys’ 4x100 meter relay team placed fifth in the state with a time of 42.42. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County T&F competes at state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Morgan County High School’s track and field team recently competed at the Class AAA state meet.After a strong showing at the sectionals meet, Morgan County traveled to Hugh Mills Stadium in Albany to face some of the best competition in their classification.
Lake Oconee Academy’s Ian Watson (9) and Dylan Hiter (5) walk off the field following game two’s loss to Charlton County last Friday. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Lake Oconee Academy’s Ian Watson (9) and Dylan Hiter (5) walk off the field following game two’s loss to Charlton County last Friday. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Titans’ historic season ends in semifinal

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Defending Class A Division II champion Charlton County ended Lake Oconee Academy’s historic season on the diamond last Friday by sweeping the semifinal series and advancing to the state final.
James K. Pressley with a nice Lanier Spot caught on the Cast OG. CONTRIBUTED

James K. Pressley with a nice Lanier Spot caught on the Cast OG. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Topwater is life

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
People might want to argue this, but let’s be honest. Topwater is life. I don’t know one angler who doesn’t LOVE a topwater bite. Not one. I mean, really, what isn’t to love about watching a fish, ANY FISH, crash a bait on top?
Gatewood’s Ben Brannen (2), Lawson Wooten (15), and Caleb Riser (5) celebrate after winning game one last Friday against the Warriors. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Ben Brannen (2), Lawson Wooten (15), and Caleb Riser (5) celebrate after winning game one last Friday against the Warriors. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators state-bound in baseball – again

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The defending state champion Gatewood Gators advanced to their fourth consecutive GIAA Class AA championship series last Friday with a doubleheader sweep in the semifinals over the Southwest Georgia (SWG) Warriors.The Gators easily won the first game 14-2 over SWG in just four-and-a-half innings.
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