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Defensive end Dayshawn Copeland (52) sacks Hancock Central’s quarterback for one of the Tigers’ many tackles-for-loss in last Friday’s contest. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Defensive end Dayshawn Copeland (52) sacks Hancock Central’s quarterback for one of the Tigers’ many tackles-for-loss in last Friday’s contest. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Greene County travels to Bowdon for second round

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 16, 2023
After leaving Tiger Stadium with a shutout win last Friday, Greene County football has to prepare to travel to the other side of Atlanta to play Bowdon High School in the second round of the Class A Division II state playoffs this Friday.
The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans got knocked out in the final round of the Bowdon Regional last month. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans got knocked out in the final round of the Bowdon Regional last month. CONTRIBUTED

Multiple Lady Titans earn All-Region honors

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Even after a tough defeat in the state playoffs, the Lake Oconee Academy softball program has taken tremendous strides over the last couple of years.
Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) stiff arms a Monroe defender in last weeks win over the Golden Tornadoes. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort (23) stiff arms a Monroe defender in last weeks win over the Golden Tornadoes. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs to host star-studded cast in Savannah Christian

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Morgan County (10-1) will face its toughest test on Friday at home against Savannah Christian (9-2). The Raiders are one of the most talented teams in Class AAA, with several Division I prospects on their roster, including five-star Elijah Griffin, the nation’s No.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Todd Goade, Angler of the Year

James K. Pressley
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Since beginning my career as a writer (which I still find funny) I have had the opportunity to get to meet and spend time with a lot of cool people. From guides, manufacturers, TV personalities, etc. I have enjoyed every minute of it.
Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff (right) was all smiles after his Gators won back the “Whoopin’ Stick,” held by star player Evan Bennett, who had on a cast covering most of his right forearm in a return to play after missing several games due to an injury suffered earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff (right) was all smiles after his Gators won back the “Whoopin’ Stick,” held by star player Evan Bennett, who had on a cast covering most of his right forearm in a return to play after missing several games due to an injury suffered earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood secures region title with ‘Whoopin’ Stick’ win

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 9, 2023
A dominating 42-14 win over region rival Brentwood returned the “Whoopin’ Stick” to Gatewood’s possession on Nov. 3 at Sammons Field in Eatonton. The victory also secured the number-one seed for the Gators in playoffs this year.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Gen. Robert Neyland

Loran Smith
Thursday, November 9, 2023
When Georgia opened the season in 1959 between the hedges against Alabama, one of the press box luminaries in attendance was Tennessee’s General Robert Neyland. That caused quite a stir. In the first quarter, Bill Godfrey burst through the line of scrimmage and dashed 40 yards for a touchdown.
BJ Mullens (3) and another Tigers’ defender bring down a Washington-Wilkes’ ball-carrier in Greene County’s 20-10 win. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

BJ Mullens (3) and another Tigers’ defender bring down a Washington-Wilkes’ ball-carrier in Greene County’s 20-10 win. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tigers tame Washington-Wilkes on Senior Night

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Greene County High School recognized its seniors on Friday night before the regular season finale. The Tigers hosted rival Washington-Wilkes in a battle for playoff seeding, and they came away with a 20-10 victory.
The Greene County seniors line up at midfield as honorary captains for the Tigers’ Senior Night game against Washington-Wilkes last Friday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Greene County seniors line up at midfield as honorary captains for the Tigers’ Senior Night game against Washington-Wilkes last Friday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County to replay Bulldogs for postseason opener

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Greene County will host Hancock Central this Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs. The Tigers have already seen what the Bulldogs have to offer after crushing them on the road by almost 40 points in their third game of the year.
Morgan County’s team celebrating at center court after one of its regular season win over Oconee County earlier this year. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Morgan County’s team celebrating at center court after one of its regular season win over Oconee County earlier this year. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs’ season ends at state quarterfinals

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 9, 2023
After making it out of the first two rounds of the GHSA state playoffs, the Morgan County volleyball team experienced a third-round exit earlier last week. The Spike Dogs lost to Oconee County 3-1 in the third installment of this season’s matchup.
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