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Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Reminiscing and dreaming

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
One of my pastimes is reminiscing, which seems to be gathering steam as I count my birthdays.The time for reflection most often comes about at the start of baseball season. It causes me to flashback to my days on the farm when there was no television, only scratchy static on an old Philco radio.
Morgan County goalkeeper Blake Downs allowed only one goal in last week’s big win over the Academy of Richmond County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County goalkeeper Blake Downs allowed only one goal in last week’s big win over the Academy of Richmond County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

4-PEAT: ‘Dogs edge ARC to capture region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Morgan County soccer topped the Academy of Richmond last week to capture its fourth straight region title.The Dogs completed the season sweep of the Musketeers, winning 2-1 to lock up the top seed in Region 4-AAA entering the postseason next week.
Morgan County sophomores Ty Tillery (23), Hudson Reed (18), Drew Ainslie (7), and Davis Strickland (4) have helped lead the team this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County sophomores Ty Tillery (23), Hudson Reed (18), Drew Ainslie (7), and Davis Strickland (4) have helped lead the team this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Young nucleus helps lead Diamond Dogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Morgan County baseball has a young nucleus of four sophomores that has helped the team succeed this year.Four sophomores – Ty Tillery, Hudson Reed, Drew Ainslie, and Davis Strickland – have contributed a lot to the program’s success.
Cameron Kelley (12) races home to score in a recent win over Aquinas. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Cameron Kelley (12) races home to score in a recent win over Aquinas. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Titans control destiny after sweeping Towns County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 11, 2024
After losing two of three games to Washington-Wilkes last month, a Tigers’ loss and a sweep of Towns County helped Lake Oconee Academy get back into first place in the region standings heading into this week.
Gatewood’s Lawson Wooten finished off the RSC Eagles with seven strikeouts while allowing no runs and no walks in the final three innings. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Lawson Wooten finished off the RSC Eagles with seven strikeouts while allowing no runs and no walks in the final three innings. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Baseball Gators ground Eagles – twice

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 11, 2024
The Gatewood Gators extended their current winning streak to 10 games with a pair of non-region road wins last week over Rock Springs Christian (11-5, 3-0) in Milner and Stratford Academy (10-9, 0-4) in Macon. Gatewood (11-2, 5-0) benefitted from two strong innings from its pitching staff.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Straight up fishing on Lake Sinclair

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
On the weekend of March 23-24, Sinclair Marina in Milledgeville hosted the Toyota Series and Falcon Bass Boat-sponsored pro, Brian Latimer, his Straight Up Fishing (SUF) school, and his SUF Classic tournament. It was a well-attended event with a lot of fun and good food.
Freshman Jordan Thomas (92) is a Georgia defensive lineman to watch in Saturday’s scrimmage. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Freshman Jordan Thomas (92) is a Georgia defensive lineman to watch in Saturday’s scrimmage. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

G-Day scrimmage provides plenty of storylines

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Georgia wrapped up spring practices this week ahead of Saturday’s annual G-Day scrimmage at Sanford Stadium. The Bulldogs will split up into two teams – Red and Black – for their final scrimmage of the spring.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Nat Dye

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 4, 2024
BLYTHE - Dating back to colonial times, this rural community of 744 hardworking folks has been anchored amid farming and agribusiness interests along with hunting and fishing pursuits.It is 10 miles southwest of Ft.
Palmer Larkin (7) tries to dribble the ball past a Lincoln County defender. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Palmer Larkin (7) tries to dribble the ball past a Lincoln County defender. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Titans look to finish season strong

Will Morrison
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer sits at a great spot with the regular season ending next week.The Titans are 10-2 overall and 4-1 in Class A Division II Region 8 play. They’ll head into the final week of the season on a four-game winning streak, with a chance to add two more victories as well.
Tripp Lancaster (8) had several big hits to power the Diamond Dogs’ offensive attack during their six-game winning streak. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tripp Lancaster (8) had several big hits to power the Diamond Dogs’ offensive attack during their six-game winning streak. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lessons learned for Diamond Dogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Morgan County dropped a pair of games to Brookwood and Mary Persons a few weeks ago but responded well.After Tuesday, the Diamond Dogs had won six straight, including non-region games against Pike County, Flowery Branch, and Swainsboro.
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