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LOA volleyball has bounced back in a big way. After opening the season 0-2, the Titans have won four straight and are finding their rhythm heading into the rest of the season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA volleyball has bounced back in a big way. After opening the season 0-2, the Titans have won four straight and are finding their rhythm heading into the rest of the season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA volleyball finds rhythm after rough start

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy volleyball has already faced its share of adversity this season, but the Titans have responded as head coach Chris Ingle hoped.After opening the season with losses to Athens Academy and East Jackson, LOA bounced back with four straight victories.
Morgan County quarterback Gunner Braswell (11) tosses a pass downfield over a defender during practice earlier this month. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Gunner Braswell (11) tosses a pass downfield over a defender during practice earlier this month. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs ready for final tuneup against Cherokee Bluff

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Morgan County will get one final opportunity to test itself before the games begin to count.The Bulldogs travel to face Class 4A Cherokee Bluff on Aug. 13 for a preseason scrimmage, giving them a chance to experience a game-like atmosphere before opening the regular season Aug. 21 at home against...
Gatewood running back Brady Haley runs downfield behind his blockers during a preseason scrimmage July 31. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood running back Brady Haley runs downfield behind his blockers during a preseason scrimmage July 31. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Preparation key to Gators’ early success

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Gatewood is heading into the regular season with a little more confidence after using a pair of preseason scrimmages to identify weaknesses and make improvements.
LOA running back Griffin Stanford carries the ball downfield behind his blockers during a scrimmage Aug. 7. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA running back Griffin Stanford carries the ball downfield behind his blockers during a scrimmage Aug. 7. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA uses three-team scrimmage to prepare for season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy got an early taste of what Friday nights will look like this fall when the Titans hosted Bethlehem Christian and The Walker School for a three-team scrimmage at Titan Stadium.The night allowed head coach Patrick Stewart to see his team compete against outside competition while...
Morgan County’s Maeleigh Gibson swings at a pitch during the Dogs’ season-opening game against Walnut Grove. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County’s Maeleigh Gibson swings at a pitch during the Dogs’ season-opening game against Walnut Grove. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lady Dogs making ‘positive signs’

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Morgan County softball is currently underway in the 2026 season, with two games under its belt.
Greene County running back Johnathan Lawrence (27) prepares to stiff-arm a Hancock Central defender during last week’s scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County running back Johnathan Lawrence (27) prepares to stiff-arm a Hancock Central defender during last week’s scrimmage. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers make statement in Hancock Central scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Greene County opened a new era last Friday night with a dominant performance against rival Hancock Central in a preseason scrimmage.No official score was kept, but the Tigers controlled much of the action during the first half, building momentum with a strong running game and a defense that...
The Greene County cheerleading squad is preparing to take the next step into competitive cheer under head coach Aleah Callaway (far right). CONTRIBUTED

The Greene County cheerleading squad is preparing to take the next step into competitive cheer under head coach Aleah Callaway (far right). CONTRIBUTED

Greene County cheer ready for big lift

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Greene County cheerleading is preparing for a new season with a focus on growth, development, and building for the future.The Tigers will continue to provide sideline support during football games this fall, while also taking steps toward eventually competing in game-day cheer.
LOA two-way standout Kam Geter works through a drill during practice earlier this summer as the Titans prepare for the upcoming season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA two-way standout Kam Geter works through a drill during practice earlier this summer as the Titans prepare for the upcoming season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans ready for preseason test

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy football is ready to put its summer work to the test.After months of workouts, conditioning and preparation, the Titans wrapped up their summer practice schedule.
Patrick Croffie

Patrick Croffie

Croffie named new LOA athletic director

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy athletics will have a new leader guiding the program into the 2026-27 school year, as Patrick Croffie takes over as the school’s new athletic director.Croffie replaces Chris Ingle, who transitioned into a new role as LOA’s director of operations & strategic initiatives while...
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