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The Morgan County volleyball team poses for a photo after attending a summer camp at Coastal Carolina University. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County volleyball team poses for a photo after attending a summer camp at Coastal Carolina University. CONTRIBUTED

New coach, same standard for Spike Dogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 6, 2026
After a historic run of success, the Morgan County volleyball team enters the 2026 season with a new leader – but the same championship expectations.Ryan Sarrett takes over as head coach of the Spike Dogs following a coaching transition that saw Alan Shultz move back to lead the middle school...
Greene County quarterback Brody Moreno works through a drill during practice earlier this week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County quarterback Brody Moreno works through a drill during practice earlier this week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers take on Hancock Central in first test under new head coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The first opportunity to see Greene County football in action under new head coach Chris MacFarland is finally here.After months of summer workouts and preparation, the Tigers completed the GHSA-mandated acclimation week and are now turning their attention toward Friday night’s scrimmage against...
Stockton rushes past Ole Miss defenders for a touchdown last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stockton rushes past Ole Miss defenders for a touchdown last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stockton backs Bobo, details preseason growth

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Entering his second season as Georgia’s starting quarterback, Gunner Stockton made it clear at SEC Media Days that he has complete confidence in offensive coordinator Mike Bobo.
The Lake Oconee Wild Things are making the most of their second season and will host their league championship game at Lake Oconee Academy Aug. 1. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Lake Oconee Wild Things are making the most of their second season and will host their league championship game at Lake Oconee Academy Aug. 1. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Wild Things clinch league championship spot in second season at Lake Oconee

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 30, 2026
The Lake Oconee Wild Things are closing out their second season in Greensboro with a chance to bring home a Sunbelt League championship.The summer collegiate baseball team, which resumed play at Lake Oconee Academy after coming under new ownership in early 2025, earned its first playoff appearance...
Members of Morgan County’s 2026 GHSA 2 AA championship-winning boys basketball team show off their title rings July 27, during a ceremony in the school’s auditorium. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Members of Morgan County’s 2026 GHSA 2 AA championship-winning boys basketball team show off their title rings July 27, during a ceremony in the school’s auditorium. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

MCHS basketball celebrates championship season with ring ceremony

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Morgan County’s boys basketball team celebrated its 2026 championship season on July 27 with a ring ceremony in the school’s auditorium.
Junior quarterback Gunner Braswell prepares to throw a pass downfield during a 7-on-7 competition at UGA in June. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior quarterback Gunner Braswell prepares to throw a pass downfield during a 7-on-7 competition at UGA in June. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Dogs participate in acclimation week

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 30, 2026
With preseason preparations entering their next phase, Morgan County officially opened the GHSA’s mandatory acclimation week as the team begins transitioning from summer workouts to full football practices.The Bulldogs wrapped up a summer schedule that included 7-on-7 competitions at the University...
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Open Final

Loran Smith
Thursday, July 30, 2026
When a new face rises to prominence in the sports world, fans and media alike become fascinated with the "inside" story, searching for the hidden details that reveal who the person really is.Ryan Fox, now New Zealand's newest sporting hero, is about as unassuming as they come.
After securing back-to-back GHSA State Championships, Lake Oconee Academy cheerleaders will go after the “three-peat” this year. CONTRIBUTED

After securing back-to-back GHSA State Championships, Lake Oconee Academy cheerleaders will go after the “three-peat” this year. CONTRIBUTED

LOA cheer eyes another championship run

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 30, 2026
After capturing back-to-back state championships in traditional competition cheer, Lake Oconee Academy enters the 2026 season with another experienced group determined to keep the program’s winning tradition alive.With veteran athletes returning to both varsity competition squads, the Titans...
UGA head coach Kirby Smart said he remains confident that physical football, player development, and consistency will continue to win games this season. PHOTO COURTESY UGA ATHLETICS

UGA head coach Kirby Smart said he remains confident that physical football, player development, and consistency will continue to win games this season. PHOTO COURTESY UGA ATHLETICS

Smart takes podium at SEC Media Days

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 23, 2026
As college football continues to evolve through NIL, the transfer portal, and constant changes to the sport’s structure, Kirby Smart believes the formula for winning remains remarkably simple.Speaking Monday at SEC Media Days, Georgia’s head coach acknowledged the conversations surrounding the...
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