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Sophomore Demond Copeland (56) beats a Lincoln County offensive lineman off the edge in the game two weeks ago against the Red Devils. BRENDAN KOERNMER/Staff

Sophomore Demond Copeland (56) beats a Lincoln County offensive lineman off the edge in the game two weeks ago against the Red Devils. BRENDAN KOERNMER/Staff

Tigers drop first game of season to Aquinas Fighting Irish

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Greene County football team lost its first game of the season to Aquinas last Friday in a close 14-10 dogfight. With the loss, the Tigers are still in contention for the top spot in the region, but they were unable to clinch that last week.
Greene County head coach Terrance Banks on the sideline during a game against Lincoln County on Oct. 20. BRENDAN KOERNMER/Staff

Greene County head coach Terrance Banks on the sideline during a game against Lincoln County on Oct. 20. BRENDAN KOERNMER/Staff

Greene hosts Washington-Wilkes in battle of Tigers

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Greene County (8-1, 3-1) heads into its final regular season game ready to host Washington-Wilkes (6-3, 3-1) this Friday at 7:30 p.m. • Series History: Washington- Wilkes leads Greene County 36-16-1. • Last Meeting: Greene County defeated Washington-Wilkes 28-22 in 2022.
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs away from Florida defenders for a 41-yard touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs away from Florida defenders for a 41-yard touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Top-ranked Bulldogs run away from Gators

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After trailing Florida early this past week, No. 1 Georgia turned up the heat quickly. The Gators led 7-3 after each team’s first drive in the first quarter, but the Bulldogs responded by scoring 36 unanswered points.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Florida at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s game against Florida at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (Kari Hodges/UGAAA)

Georgia shifts focus to Mizzou’s high-powered offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia is set to host a much-improved Missouri squad this Saturday at Sanford Stadium. The No. 15 Tigers (7-1 SEC, 5-0) are playing well at this point in the season and they’re hoping to come into Athens and knock off the two-time defending national champion Bulldogs (8-0, 5-0).
Haedyn Crumbley (5) who recently got back from a knee injury, gets ready to hit the ball over the net in last week’s playoff match. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Haedyn Crumbley (5) who recently got back from a knee injury, gets ready to hit the ball over the net in last week’s playoff match. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Spike Dogs fall short in Elite 8 of state playoffs

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 2, 2023
After another impressive season, the Morgan County volleyball team came up short in the Elite 8 of the GHSA Class 3A state playoffs last week.
LOA Athletics/File Photo

LOA Athletics/File Photo

LOA to host Piedmont Academy in last game of season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy (6-3) prepares to host Piedmont Academy (2-7) this Friday at 7:30 p.m. • Series History: Piedmont Academy leads Lake Oconee Academy 2-0. • Last Meeting: Piedmont Academy defeated Lake Oconee Academy 34-6 in 2022.
Gators quarterback Ames Johnson had another strong game last Friday in Monticello, scoring three touchdowns and throwing for another in Gatewood’s 36-18 win over Piedmont Academy. IAN TOCHER/File

Gators quarterback Ames Johnson had another strong game last Friday in Monticello, scoring three touchdowns and throwing for another in Gatewood’s 36-18 win over Piedmont Academy. IAN TOCHER/File

Gatewood doubles up on Piedmont

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 2, 2023
With heavy hearts, the Gatewood Gators visited Piedmont Academy in Monticello last Friday, where they won 36-18 in memory of Dawn Sinclair, who lost her long battle against cancer just two days earlier.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Henderson and Worley

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 26, 2023
In sports, we always flash back to a time when there was a singular moment that remains unforgettable. You always enjoy reliving those memorable plays and games – precious memories, how they linger.
Greene County junior safety Steve Miller (1) makes a play in the end zone by intercepting a Lincoln County pass in last Friday’s 28-3 win over the Red Devils. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County junior safety Steve Miller (1) makes a play in the end zone by intercepting a Lincoln County pass in last Friday’s 28-3 win over the Red Devils. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Tigers stifle Red Devils to take top spot in region

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Greene County head coach Terrance Banks was mad about the celebratory Gatorade bath he received, but he was happy that the Tigers defeated rival Lincoln County to stay undefeated. The Red Devils had no answer to the Tigers’ stout defense and turned the ball over multiple times in their 28-3 loss.
Spike Dog sophomore Camryn Scherer (4) returns a Thomasville serve in the second set of last Wednesday’s match. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Spike Dog sophomore Camryn Scherer (4) returns a Thomasville serve in the second set of last Wednesday’s match. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Spike Dogs’ electric play puts them back in the Elite 8

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 26, 2023
After dominating the competition in its first two postseason matches, the Morgan County volleyball team is back in the GHSA Class 3A Elite Eight. The Spike Dogs are the reigning champions of the classification and have proven why – defeating Thomasville and St.
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