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Ike O’Neal (10), a transfer from Morgan County, is at the plate eyeing down a pitch against Oglethorpe County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ike O’Neal (10), a transfer from Morgan County, is at the plate eyeing down a pitch against Oglethorpe County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA baseball looks to build off last season’s success

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball team had its best season in program history last year by winning 18 games and advancing to the second round of the postseason for the first time under new head coach Mark Miller.
Greene County junior Steve Miller (1) scored 13 points in the win over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County junior Steve Miller (1) scored 13 points in the win over Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County girls, boys sweep Washington-Wilkes to advance to state

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Both of Greene County’s basketball teams competed against Washington-Wilkes Tuesday, Feb. 13 during the second round of the region tournament. The Tigers and Lady Tigers each topped their opponents and qualified for the Class A Division II state playoffs, which starts next week.
Lake Oconee Academy senior guard Georgia Bosart (right) has played a huge role in her team's success this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior guard Georgia Bosart (right) has played a huge role in her team's success this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans eye another region title

Will Morrison
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy secured the top seed in the region tournament following wins over Washington-Wilkes and Aquinas last week. LOA head coach Savannah Soles said finishing the drill and securing the top spot was her team’s primary goal as the season ended.
Lady Dogs are headed to state playoffs

Lady Dogs are headed to state playoffs

Lady Dogs are headed to state playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Morgan County’s girls basketball secured a spot in the Class AAA state playoffs with a win over Salem on Monday. The Lady Dogs defeated the Lady Seminoles in a 61-10 rout.
Morgan baseball opens season under new coach

Morgan baseball opens season under new coach

Morgan baseball opens season under new coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
A new era for Morgan County High School baseball began this week with Steve Westmoreland now at the helm. Westmoreland steps into a position with a loaded roster returning from last season’s region championship team.
Loran Smith Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Communications Claude Felton during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Loran Smith Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Communications Claude Felton during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Smith: Legendary UGA sports information director Claude Felton

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 15, 2024
I knew this day was coming, but before we lament its inevitability, we will maintain dry eyes and sing, “Thanks for the Memories.
(From L to R): Trevon Rhodes, Landen Vickers, Talan Fuller, and Antavious Elder all signed letters of intent last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

(From L to R): Trevon Rhodes, Landen Vickers, Talan Fuller, and Antavious Elder all signed letters of intent last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Four MCHS football players sign to play at next level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Morgan County football had four seniors sign letters of intent on National Signing Day to play at the next level.
Harlem's Kee Williams (1) and Braylon Bussey (0) box out Morgan County's Jay Elder during a free-throw attempt. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Harlem's Kee Williams (1) and Braylon Bussey (0) box out Morgan County's Jay Elder during a free-throw attempt. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Overtime loss ends season for Bulldogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Morgan County’s boys basketball team fell to Harlem in overtime Monday in the first round of the region tournament. The Bulldogs of Columbia County topped Morgan County’s Dogs 56-52 in a close battle to the end.
(From L to R): Chris Lowe, Jamarion Evans, and Dayshaun Copeland pose for a photo after their signing ceremony. IAN TOCHER/Staff

(From L to R): Chris Lowe, Jamarion Evans, and Dayshaun Copeland pose for a photo after their signing ceremony. IAN TOCHER/Staff

GCHS players participate in college signing ceremony

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Three Greene County High School (GCHS) football players – Dayshawn Copeland, Jamarion Evans, and Chris Lowe – participated in an athletic scholarship signing ceremony on Feb.
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