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Kevin Wynn

Tigers rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Greene County had one of its best seasons in recent years and was awarded for its success in 2023. The Tigers, who went 10-2 and made it to the second round of the Class A Division II state playoffs, had nine players earn All-Region honors for their performances on the field this past season.
Georgia running back Kendall Milton celebrates a standout performance in the Orange Bowl, during which he carried the ball nine times for 104 yards and two touchdowns. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia running back Kendall Milton celebrates a standout performance in the Orange Bowl, during which he carried the ball nine times for 104 yards and two touchdowns. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Dawgs make statement with rout of FSU

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Georgia made a huge statement in its 63-3 rout of Florida State this past Saturday in the Orange Bowl. Both teams were left out of the College Football Playoff, but the No. 6 Bulldogs showed why they should have made it after losing Dec. 2 to No. 4 Alabama in the SEC Championship game.
Lake Oconee Academy senior Georgia Bosart (center) poses for a picture with her teammates after scoring her 1,000th point last week. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy senior Georgia Bosart (center) poses for a picture with her teammates after scoring her 1,000th point last week. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy's Georgia Bosart reaches career milestone

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy girls’ basketball senior Georgia Bosart scored her 1,000th point last week. Bosart reached the mark in a 45-43 loss to out-of-state opponent Graceville during a tournament in Panama City Beach.
Greene County junior forward Laryous Burt (4) attempts a free throw. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County junior forward Laryous Burt (4) attempts a free throw. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tigers on a roll with 6th-straight win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Greene County added to its win total with a slim 70-69 victory on Dec. 19 over rival Hancock Central.
Davis Strickland (5) gets ready to deliver a pass in a Class AAA second-round state playoff game between Morgan County and Savannah Christian on Nov. 17.

Davis Strickland (5) gets ready to deliver a pass in a Class AAA second-round state playoff game between Morgan County and Savannah Christian on Nov. 17.

Strickland to play in Georgia Elite Classic

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Morgan County’s Davis Strickland was invited to play in the Georgia Elite Classic this Friday in Rome. The Bulldogs’ sophomore quarterback accepted the invitation to play in the game from Georgia high school football guru Rusty Mansell.
Greene County senior Amauria 'Osy' West drives the lane against Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County senior Amauria 'Osy' West drives the lane against Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Tigers finding footing after ‘tumultuous’ start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Greene County girls’ basketball has made strides and found its footing after a rough start to the year. The Lady Tigers started the season with an 0-6 record, but have won four of their last five games.
T. Michael Stone/Reporter

T. Michael Stone/Reporter

Smith: ‘Twas the night before Natty

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 21, 2023
‘Twas the night before Natty, and Coach was awake. So much to consider, and So much was at stake. A hundred formations, run, pass, or kick. A few little wrinkles to fool with a trick. He’d beaten the Buckeyes and Florida State; Now only Bama was left on the slate.
Lady Titans senior Georgia Bosart (3) tries to shoot a jump over an Oglethorpe County defender. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lady Titans senior Georgia Bosart (3) tries to shoot a jump over an Oglethorpe County defender. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lady Titans learn to grow within tough schedule

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 21, 2023
After back-to-back state championship appearances, including a title win two years ago, the Lake Oconee Academy girls’ basketball team is facing a tough reality in the first half of its season this year.
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