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Junior Kaden Keiser (13) has enjoyed a good start to his season with the Gators. IAN TOCHER/ File Photo

Junior Kaden Keiser (13) has enjoyed a good start to his season with the Gators. IAN TOCHER/ File Photo

Gators begin season with 4-0 start

Trey Norris
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team had another good week winning a pair of games over Windsor Academy and Georgia Military Prep. The Gators improved their record to 4-0 and remain among the top teams in the GIAA. The Gators’ first victory came Dec.
Tigers’ junior shooting guard Ryder Eschbach attempts a 3-pointer from the corner. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Tigers’ junior shooting guard Ryder Eschbach attempts a 3-pointer from the corner. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Tigers begin second season under Wright

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Greene County boys’ basketball team began its second season under head coach Mark Wright in a positive way last week with a dominant 82-26 victory over region foe Taliaferro County. The Tigers played with a full roster in their season opener, which they didn’t get to do last season.
Jamauri Evans (5) drives inside the lane during a fast break in the third quarter against Athens Christian on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jamauri Evans (5) drives inside the lane during a fast break in the third quarter against Athens Christian on Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs respond after early season adversity

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 7, 2023
After starting the season 2-0, the Morgan County boys’ basketball team faced some adversity in the next three games, losing to Mill Creek, Lambert, and Lanier, which are all schools in higher classes. The ‘Dogs defeated Oconee County and Lanier Christian before losing their next three games.
Morgan County senior Tanayah Briney (3) brings the ball up the floor in a loss to Oglethorpe County last month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County senior Tanayah Briney (3) brings the ball up the floor in a loss to Oglethorpe County last month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady ‘Dogs rebound after tough start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 7, 2023
After an 0-3 start to the season, Morgan County girls’ basketball finally got into the win column. The Lady ‘Dogs reeled off three straight wins, starting with a 58-35 decision over Winder-Barrow on Nov. 21, before their streak came to an end Saturday at Oconee County.
Blake Callaway leaps high in the air to complete just one of at least three outstanding catches he made on the night in the state title game at Mercer. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Blake Callaway leaps high in the air to complete just one of at least three outstanding catches he made on the night in the state title game at Mercer. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators’ season ends with state-final loss

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Chalk it up to championship game jitters or just plain bad luck, but a series of fumbles, interceptions, and turnovers cost Gatewood the 2023 Class 2A championship Friday night at Mercer University in Macon.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.(Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.(Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Smart insists Dawgs ‘excited’ about Orange Bowl

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 7, 2023
After being left out of the College Football Playoff, No. 6 Georgia is headed to the Orange Bowl to play No. 5 Florida State, which was snubbed after going undefeated and winning the ACC Title.
Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) got into the action during the SEC Championship game against Alabama on a 51-yard reception. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Milroe steers Alabama to SEC title win over Georgia

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe helped the No. 1 Crimson Tide knock off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 in the SEC Championship game, snapping the Bulldogs’ 29-game winning streak Saturday. While his stat line wasn’t great, Milroe shined in the biggest moments, leading Alabama to the win.
Freshman Keenan Parham (4) goes up for a layup in Tuesday’s loss to Lamar County. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Freshman Keenan Parham (4) goes up for a layup in Tuesday’s loss to Lamar County. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

LOA basketball hopes to take another step

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 30, 2023
After setting a program record with six wins last season, the Lake Oconee Academy boys’ basketball team looks to take another step in the right direction and add to its success on the court.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: CBS no more

Loran Smith
Thursday, November 30, 2023
For the following, I am wearing the hat of a fan. I don’t know all the details of the Southeastern Conference’s breakup with CBS, but I am going to miss those guys. Following this weekend, the CBS network will no longer carry SEC football as it has since 1996.
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