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Greene County senior Kamari Smith (2) at the free throw line in a win over Lake Oconee Academy last Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Kamari Smith (2) at the free throw line in a win over Lake Oconee Academy last Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers get back on track, eyeing region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
After suffering a devastating loss to Warren County on Jan. 26, Greene County basketball has bounced back. The Tigers (16-7, 10-3 Region 8 - Class A Division II) have won three straight heading into the final week of the regular season.
LOA junior Briana Glave sunk five 3-pointer in the win over Greene County last Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA junior Briana Glave sunk five 3-pointer in the win over Greene County last Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA girls down Lady Tigers in revenge game

Will Morrison
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy hosted Greene County last Friday, looking for revenge after a loss last month to the rival Lady Tigers. The Lady Titans knocked off Greene County 62-32 at home.
Morgan County midfielder Julian Tenorio (18) tries to dribble the ball away from a Groves defender in last season’s first-round playoff win. He will be a huge part of the Dogs’ success in 2024. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County midfielder Julian Tenorio (18) tries to dribble the ball away from a Groves defender in last season’s first-round playoff win. He will be a huge part of the Dogs’ success in 2024. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Youthful ‘Dogs kick-off soccer season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Despite losing nine seniors from last season, Morgan County’s boys soccer team has high hopes for this year. A large portion of the roster this season is younger players, but coach Aaron Paul knows he still has some talent.
Freshman Landon Moreno is showing a lot of promise for the Gators this season, making solid plays at both ends of the court. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Freshman Landon Moreno is showing a lot of promise for the Gators this season, making solid plays at both ends of the court. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators gain momentum into playoffs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Following a 78-68 home win over Westminster Christian Academy (WCA) last Tuesday, then scoring an 84-52 win on the road Friday night over Piedmont Academy, the Gatewood boys’ basketball team holds an 18-2 overall record for 2023-24, including 4-0 in region play.
Aaron Batson with a hawg from Sinclair in the cold muddy water. CONTRIBUTED

Aaron Batson with a hawg from Sinclair in the cold muddy water. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Spring Fishing Classic

James K. Pressley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
It’s that time of year again. Time for the Spring Fishing Classic with Capt. Mack Farr! See, I knew you would get excited. Once again, Capt. Mack is putting on this great event. If you didn’t go last year, you missed out. But this year will be even better. Why, you might ask?
Lady Gators head coach Jordan Walters said that sophomore player Kendall Ward has been playing some “valuable minutes” for the team in recent games. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

Lady Gators head coach Jordan Walters said that sophomore player Kendall Ward has been playing some “valuable minutes” for the team in recent games. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

Gatewood girls break skid, split games

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Gatewood’s Lady Gators held on to break a three-game losing skid on Jan. 30 with a narrow 36-32 region win at home against Westminster Christian Academy (WCA) but fell three nights later 62-42 in another region match against Piedmont Academy in Monticello.
Sophomore Tripp Davis, who placed second in the 165-pound weight division, forces his opponent onto the mat. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Sophomore Tripp Davis, who placed second in the 165-pound weight division, forces his opponent onto the mat. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Mat Dogs impress at area traditional tournament, send 13 to sectionals

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Morgan County’s wrestling team had an impressive showing at the Area 4-AAA traditional tournament on Feb. 3.The Mat Dogs hosted the Academy of Richmond County, Salem, Harlem, Hephzibah, and Cross Creek, but blew away their competition.
Lake Oconee Academy senior Georgia Bosart (3) drives the lane between two Warren County defenders in an attempt to score. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior Georgia Bosart (3) drives the lane between two Warren County defenders in an attempt to score. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans ‘clicking’ at the right time

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy’s girls' basketball team is putting it all together at the right time of the year. The Lady Titans (13-7, 6-2 Class A Division II - Region 8) have rattled off seven consecutive wins. Three of those seven wins came as a sweep of Towns County and against Warren County.
Morgan County junior Jay Elder (11) tries to get past a Salem defender in last Friday’s one-point loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County junior Jay Elder (11) tries to get past a Salem defender in last Friday’s one-point loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Hoop ‘Dogs not making excuses

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Morgan County boys’ basketball has struggled as of late, losing five straight coming into this week. The ‘Dogs woes started in a non-region loss to Forsyth Central on Jan. 15.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: The Steg & the coach

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The Stegeman Coliseum in winter is now the place to be unless you have a fireplace, firewood, and a TV in your den.
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