Sports

Morgan County sophomore midfielder Brandon Lopez (11) celebrates with teammates Cooper Franklin (3), Santiago Ramirez (19), and Carson Keener (17), after scoring a goal to tie the game with Peach County in last week’s second-round playoff game. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County sophomore midfielder Brandon Lopez (11) celebrates with teammates Cooper Franklin (3), Santiago Ramirez (19), and Carson Keener (17), after scoring a goal to tie the game with Peach County in last week’s second-round playoff game. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County boys' soccer takes down Peach, falls to Oconee in Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Morgan County soccer coach Aaron Paul thought about last season’s loss to Peach County in the second round of the playoffs for nearly a year.However, after last Wednesday’s 4-2 victory over the Trojans in this year’s second-round rematch, Paul felt a sense of happiness and relief.
Lady Titans make return trip to Final Four

Lady Titans make return trip to Final Four

Lady Titans make return trip to Final Four

Will Morrison
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy girls’ soccer continues its run at history, advancing to the Class A Division II playoff semifinal for a second straight year after beating Wheeler County on Monday night.The Lady Titans topped the Lady Bulldogs 6-1 behind a strong team effort in front a large home crowd.
Lake Oconee Academy's Lady Titans golf team is state-bound after winning their third-straight region title last weekend. The LOA girls will next play May 20-21 for the GHSA A-II championship at Southern Hills in Hawkinsville. (CONTRIBUTED)

Lake Oconee Academy's Lady Titans golf team is state-bound after winning their third-straight region title last weekend. The LOA girls will next play May 20-21 for the GHSA A-II championship at Southern Hills in Hawkinsville. (CONTRIBUTED)

Local golf teams have strong showings at area tourneys

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Several area golf teams excelled at their area tournament this week and have qualified for the state competition.At Harbor Club in Greensboro, Lake Oconee Academy’s teams shined and made it to the next round.
Trey Wiggins has played in the infield as well as on the mound for the Gators this season. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Trey Wiggins has played in the infield as well as on the mound for the Gators this season. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Gators finish No. 1 in region

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Gatewood closed out its regular season on the diamond with two wins last week, including an important 7-3 victory on Tuesday over region rival Piedmont Academy.
Morgan County’s Ty Tillery (23) had a clutch hit in the bottom of the sixth inning of game two against Calvary Day that helped his team spark a rally and eventually tie the game. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Morgan County’s Ty Tillery (23) had a clutch hit in the bottom of the sixth inning of game two against Calvary Day that helped his team spark a rally and eventually tie the game. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Calvary Day sweeps MoCo in second round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 2, 2024
SAVANNAH — Calvary Day swept Monday’s second-round series over Morgan County at Grayson Stadium to advance to the Class AAA quarterfinal.The Cavaliers took game one of the afternoon 8-4 and followed up that performance with a gritty 7-6 win in 12 innings over the Diamond Dogs.
Last week, the Gatewood boys’ track and team won the GIAA Class AA state championship in Columbus. (CONTRIBUTED)

Last week, the Gatewood boys’ track and team won the GIAA Class AA state championship in Columbus. (CONTRIBUTED)

Gators bring home track & field gold

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Last week, the Gatewood boys’ track and field team captured its third state championship in five years.It did so in dramatic fashion, too. The Gators trailed Trinity Christian by a few points entering the final event, the 4x400-meter relay race.
Greene County High School football player RJ Monford recently received his first scholarship football offer from UAB. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Greene County High School football player RJ Monford recently received his first scholarship football offer from UAB. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

GCHS’s Monford receives first college offer

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Greene County High School football player RJ Monford recently received his first college scholarship offer.Last month, the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) officially offered the Tigers’ linebacker and fullback.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Heroes I have known

James K. Pressley
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Fishing and hunting have allowed me to meet some true heroes.Several years ago, my family used to support a small, wounded warrior-style group out of Madison run by Col. Mike Steele. Now, for those of you who might not know Col.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: The Kentucky Derby

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The running of the Kentucky Derby has always gotten my attention – long before I even had the opportunity to experience the “Run for the Roses” live and in living color.I will watch the 149th running of the Derby this Saturday via NBC with mixed emotions. I won’t have to fight the crowds.
Subscribe to