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Gators’ head coach Jeff Ratliff poses with his outgoing seniors. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators’ head coach Jeff Ratliff poses with his outgoing seniors. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators banquet caps state runner-up season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Looking a lot younger and smaller than they appeared on Dec. 2 last year in a tough 16-10 loss in the state championship game, members of the 2023 Gatewood football team assembled one last time on Jan. 10 for their wrap-up awards banquet.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Orange Bowl and spring practice

Loran Smith
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Georgia football team, following another head-turning successful season, will have a few days to regroup and begin classes, then segue into winter workouts. Interestingly, it has always been that way, but for different reasons.
Greene County junior Steve Miller (1) goes up for a jump shot against Lake Oconee Academy during this past Saturday’s win. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Greene County junior Steve Miller (1) goes up for a jump shot against Lake Oconee Academy during this past Saturday’s win. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Tigers top Trinity Prep, LOA

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 11, 2024
After narrowly defeating Trinity Prep 51-50 in Loganville this past Friday, Greene County topped Lake Oconee Academy easily, beating the Titans 59-44 in a rivalry game the following day. After those two victories last week, the Tigers improved to 10-4 overall and 5-0 in region play.
Several Lady Tigers celebrate after knocking off Lake Oconee Academy this past Saturday. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Several Lady Tigers celebrate after knocking off Lake Oconee Academy this past Saturday. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lady Tigers stun Titans in thriller

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Greene County got its first win over Lake Oconee Academy since the 2017-18 season last Saturday. The Lady Tigers stunned the Lady Titans, defeating them 45-42 in a low-scoring thriller. Greene County head coach Steven Hopper knew the girls could pull off the win and was happy after the game.
Ryan Moore (0) joined the ‘Dogs from Newton High School. Moore is leading the team in points, averaging 16. 6 per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ryan Moore (0) joined the ‘Dogs from Newton High School. Moore is leading the team in points, averaging 16. 6 per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs benefiting from a pair of transfers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Morgan County head coach Cody Anderson has seen a significant difference this season in his program after adding senior transfers Ryan Moore and Jamauri Evans to the roster this past summer. Moore and Evans provide depth to a young team with a lot of underclassmen.
Sophomore Matt Allen (12) looks better each time out this season, leading the Gators in almost every offense statistic. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sophomore Matt Allen (12) looks better each time out this season, leading the Gators in almost every offense statistic. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood boys on a roll in new year

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Three up, three down has been the fate of the Gators’ basketball opponents since New Year’s Day, as the Gatewood boys have convincingly beaten First Presbyterian Day (FPD), Briarwood Academy, and Georgia Military College so far in 2024. FPD visited Eatonton on Jan.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Orange Bowl full of memories

Loran Smith
Thursday, January 4, 2024
My college years included the football season of ’59 when serendipity graced the University of Georgia campus as it had almost two decades earlier.
Morgan County freshman Miracle Ward (12) has been a key role player this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County freshman Miracle Ward (12) has been a key role player this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs place second at Wimbley Classic

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The Morgan County girls’ basketball team (7-8) recently competed in the Oscar’s Wimbley Classic tournament at Lamar County High School and came away with a second-place finish.
Lake Oconee Academy junior James Wright (5) has stepped up the past few weeks, according to coach Josiah Rechenbach. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy junior James Wright (5) has stepped up the past few weeks, according to coach Josiah Rechenbach. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans compete in holiday tournament

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy traveled to Tennessee last week to play in a holiday tournament. The Titans played in the Great Smoky Mountain Classic in Gatlinburg, TN., from Dec. 27-Dec. 29. They lost to Grace Christian Academy (Tenn.) 65-45 before defeating Jackson Clay (Ky.
Zeki Locus (3) was named to the All-Tournament team last week at the Wimberly Classic. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Zeki Locus (3) was named to the All-Tournament team last week at the Wimberly Classic. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs look to turn corner after tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Morgan County basketball enters the new year looking to turn a corner after going 2-1 at the Oscar Wimbley Classic, held at Lamar County High School last week. The ‘Dogs enter this week at 8-6. Locust Grove defeated Morgan County 57-51 on Dec. 28 behind a strong effort from a few key players.
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