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Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins looks on as two of his players work on making contact during a defensive drill at a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins looks on as two of his players work on making contact during a defensive drill at a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs work on fundamentals during spring practice

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 16, 2024
During its spring practice session, Morgan County football’s team has worked hard the past few weeks.The ‘Dogs hit the field at the start of the month and returned to “working on fundamentals” of the game before their spring scrimmage against Walnut Grove High School this Friday at home.
The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans and their coaches pose for a photo after capturing the program’s first state title. They defeated Telfair County this past Saturday to win it all. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans and their coaches pose for a photo after capturing the program’s first state title. They defeated Telfair County this past Saturday to win it all. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Titans cap off ‘magical’ season with state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ tennis team captured the program’s first state championship this past Saturday at Berry College in Rome, defeating powerhouse Telfair County in a close match.
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News Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024
All of us bring about multiple images as we travel life’s journey, and we will be remembered differently by those with whom we cross paths. For the Payne Hall fraternity of the late ’50s, there were some interesting characters with divergent and varying ways.
Lady Titans' senior Jane Monachello scored her team's only goal in Tuesday's championship match. (BRAD HARRISON/Staff)

Lady Titans' senior Jane Monachello scored her team's only goal in Tuesday's championship match. (BRAD HARRISON/Staff)

Aquinas tops Lady Titans for state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 9, 2024
MACON — In a match that marked the end of the Lake Oconee Academy girls soccer team’s historic postseason run, the Lady Titans faced off against their region rival, Aquinas, on Tuesday night.
Lake Oconee Academy freshman pitcher Jon Funderburke (2) pitched a complete seven-inning shutout last Saturday in game one of a doubleheader against ECI. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lake Oconee Academy freshman pitcher Jon Funderburke (2) pitched a complete seven-inning shutout last Saturday in game one of a doubleheader against ECI. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Pitching helps Titans sweep Bulldogs, advance to semifinals

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Jon Funderburke and Maddox Robinson were the heroes of the day, delivering a pair of stellar pitching performances that propelled Lake Oconee Academy to a series sweep over the Emanuel County Institute, securing the team’s place in the semifinal round of the Class A Division II state playoffs.
Greene County High School recently hired former Lake Oconee Academy girls' soccer coach Jacob Baxley. (FILE PHOTO)

Greene County High School recently hired former Lake Oconee Academy girls' soccer coach Jacob Baxley. (FILE PHOTO)

Greene County High School hires new soccer coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Greene County High School announced last week via social media the hiring of a new soccer coach.Former Lake Oconee Academy girls’ soccer coach Jacob Baxley will take over and run both teams next year.
Jackson Hewatt (27) reaches for home plate to score for Gatewood against Westwood last Friday evening. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Jackson Hewatt (27) reaches for home plate to score for Gatewood against Westwood last Friday evening. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Gators dominate Westwood to advance in playoffs

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 9, 2024
In their first playoff series of the 2024 postseason, the Gatewood Gators (17-7) swept the Westwood Wildcats in two games last Friday in a best-of-three series at home in Eatonton.The Gators won the opening game 15-8, then followed up with a 13-5 win to advance to the GIAA Class 2A semifinal.
The 2024 Gatewood Gators soccer team includes (l-r): Adam Harvey, Grayson Lattimore, Caleb Harvey, Parker Holle, Bodie Corry, Colt Jenkins, coach Cindy Gregory, Gage Rainey, Jayden Daniel, Charlie Randolph, Luke McNeil, Blake Callaway, JT Gregory, and John Van de Planque. (CONTRIBUTED)

The 2024 Gatewood Gators soccer team includes (l-r): Adam Harvey, Grayson Lattimore, Caleb Harvey, Parker Holle, Bodie Corry, Colt Jenkins, coach Cindy Gregory, Gage Rainey, Jayden Daniel, Charlie Randolph, Luke McNeil, Blake Callaway, JT Gregory, and John Van de Planque. (CONTRIBUTED)

Gators reach soccer semifinals vs. Trinity

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Despite a challenging start to the season, the Gatewood boys’ soccer team has demonstrated remarkable resilience, culminating in a string of victories over the past month.
(From L to R): Katie Davis, Lilianne Piche, Madisyn Cannington, Addison Boyer, Mallory Martin, Erin Gresham, Banessa Santoyo, and Lyssa Schafer. (CONTRIBUTED)

(From L to R): Katie Davis, Lilianne Piche, Madisyn Cannington, Addison Boyer, Mallory Martin, Erin Gresham, Banessa Santoyo, and Lyssa Schafer. (CONTRIBUTED)

MoCo tennis teams enjoy success in coach’s first year

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Under the guidance of first-year head coach Conner Perry, Morgan County’s tennis teams celebrated triumphant seasons in 2024.The Dogs and Lady Dogs embarked on an exhilarating journey, achieving remarkable success by making a deep run to the Georgia High School Association’s Class AAA postseason.
Former Morgan County basketball standout Tyrin Lawrence recently announced his transfer from Vanderbilt to Georgia. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Atheltics)

Former Morgan County basketball standout Tyrin Lawrence recently announced his transfer from Vanderbilt to Georgia. (Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt Atheltics)

Former Morgan County, Vanderbilt standout Tyrin Lawrence announces transfer to Georgia

Lance McCurley
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Former Morgan County and Vanderbilt standout basketball player Tyrin Lawrence announced his plans to transfer to Georgia on Friday.A seasoned guard, Lawrence has been a key player at Vanderbilt for the past four seasons.
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