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Lady Titans junior Lauren Glass (22) dribbles the ball down the field during last week’s regularseason finale against Prince Avenue Christian School. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lady Titans junior Lauren Glass (22) dribbles the ball down the field during last week’s regularseason finale against Prince Avenue Christian School. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lady Titans seek playoff payback

Will Morrison
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy girls’ soccer has wrapped up its regular season and now has shifted its focus toward the postseason. The Lady Titans finished the regular season with a 7-5-2 overall record and a solid 5-1 mark in region play.
Morgan County’s Mia McClain (11) scored five goals against Crisp County in Tuesday’s Class AAA first-round playoff matchup. LANCE McCURLEYStaff

Morgan County’s Mia McClain (11) scored five goals against Crisp County in Tuesday’s Class AAA first-round playoff matchup. LANCE McCURLEYStaff

Lady ‘Dogs stay alive, crush Crisp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Morgan County girls’ soccer team punched its ticket to the second round of the Georgia High School Association’s Class AAA state playoffs after crushing Crisp County 10-0 last Tuesday.The No. 2 seed Lady Dogs played well as a team, controlled the tempo and sent the No.
Christian Moore is one of only a few returning players for the Titans this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Christian Moore is one of only a few returning players for the Titans this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans on hunt for ‘three-peat’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Despite coming off back-to-back state championships, Lake Oconee Academy almost didn’t have a boys’ tennis team this season, but now the Titans head into the second round of state playoffs next week and looking for a “three-peat.
Titans junior Palmer Larkin (7) looks to pass the ball to a teammate against Prince Avenue Christian School last week. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Titans junior Palmer Larkin (7) looks to pass the ball to a teammate against Prince Avenue Christian School last week. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Titans poised for state title push

Will Morrison
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The 2024 regular season for Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) boys’ soccer team has come to a close.The Titans finished with an overall 12-2-1 record and 5-1 in region play, and now feel ready to make a run at hoisting a state championship.
Ferdinand Farley Jr. (CONTRIBUTED)

Ferdinand Farley Jr. (CONTRIBUTED)

Gatewood introduces new girls’ basketball coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Gatewood recently announced its new girls’ head basketball coach in the promotion of assistant coach Ferdinand Farley Jr.Farley replaces Jordan Walters, who recently stepped down after serving as head coach for the past six seasons.
The 2024 Gators’ golf team includes (l-r) Mikey Padula, Lawson Wooten, Sean Harvey, coach Doug Price, Ames Johnson, Lathan Hillin, Gavin Gignilliat, and Colton Painter. CONTRIBUTED

The 2024 Gators’ golf team includes (l-r) Mikey Padula, Lawson Wooten, Sean Harvey, coach Doug Price, Ames Johnson, Lathan Hillin, Gavin Gignilliat, and Colton Painter. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood golf wins region, eyes state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Gatewood golf team returned to glory as it captured the region championship earlier this month.Five golfers – Gavin Gignilliat, Lathan Hillin, Ames Johnson, Mikey Padula, and Sean Harvey – combined for a winning score of 318. The championship capped off a great regular season for the Gators.
Gatewood slugger Jayden Moss (37) at the plate during a road win over Westminster Christian on March 21. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Gatewood slugger Jayden Moss (37) at the plate during a road win over Westminster Christian on March 21. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Gators' winning streak comes to an end

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Gatewood Gators’ win streak came to an end on the diamond last week as they dropped their Friday matchup against The Heritage School 5-4 in Newnan.But the following day brought new life for the Gators, who beat Bethlehem Christian 3-2 in Eatonton.
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) makes an over-the-shoulder catch over a defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) makes an over-the-shoulder catch over a defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Led by Lovett, ‘Dogs offense thrives on field

Brad Harrison
Thursday, April 18, 2024
During halftime of Saturday’s G-Day football scrimmage in Athens, Brock Bowers, who pulled off countless highlight-reel plays the past few years for the Bulldogs’ offense, was formally presented with his second Mackey Award.
Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) lines up before a play during the annual G-Day scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) lines up before a play during the annual G-Day scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Mykel Williams shines on G-Day

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams wreaked havoc Saturday during the annual G-Day scrimmage.
The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ tennis team recently captured its’ third consecutive region championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ tennis team recently captured its’ third consecutive region championship. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Titans crowned region champs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ tennis team recently captured the region championship.Last week, the Lady Titans knocked off Aquinas in straight sets to win a third consecutive region title.
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