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Titans' quarterback Ike O'Neal gets set to launch a pass downfield against Towns County earlier this season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans' quarterback Ike O'Neal gets set to launch a pass downfield against Towns County earlier this season. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans benefit from back-to-back road games

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team just played its second road game in the past two weeks, and in both contests, the Titans came out on top. After defeating Loganville Christian Academy a few weeks ago, head coach Patrick Stewart’s team drove to Roberta to take on Crawford County.
Ian Watson (17) and Logan Waldron (1) celebrate after the Titans scored a touchdown in a game earlier this season. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Ian Watson (17) and Logan Waldron (1) celebrate after the Titans scored a touchdown in a game earlier this season. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Game Preview: Titans return home Friday to face Augusta Prep Day

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy Titans will host the Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers this Friday at 7:30 p.m. for the team’s seventh game of the season. • Series Record: Augusta Prep leads the all-time series over LOA, 1-0. • Last Meeting: Augusta Prep Day defeated Lake Oconee Academy 55-14 in 2021.
Tight end Antavious Elder (8) runs down the field as an Academy of Richmond County defender chases after him. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tight end Antavious Elder (8) runs down the field as an Academy of Richmond County defender chases after him. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Stats favor Morgan over region foe Salem

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Morgan County (4-1, 1-0 Region 4-AAA) hits the road this week for a region matchup against Salem (1-5, 0-1). Series History: Salem leads the all-time series, 2-1. Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated Salem 45-0 in 2022. Salem hasn’t won much lately and hasn’t had a winning season since 2018.
Ryleigh Hilsman (11) delivers a strike from the circle in last Monday's game against Harlem. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Ryleigh Hilsman (11) delivers a strike from the circle in last Monday's game against Harlem. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady ‘Dogs capture region title over Harlem

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Morgan County captured the Region 4-AAA championship last Wednesday with a 7-1 win over Harlem. After losing 2-1 on Sept. 19, the Lady ‘Dogs got a much-needed 3-2 victory over Harlem last Monday night, forcing a winner-takes-all game three on Wednesday, which played into their favor.
Quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) with Walker Poyner (34) and Cameron Kelley (8) in the backfield for the Titans earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) with Walker Poyner (34) and Cameron Kelley (8) in the backfield for the Titans earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Titans conquer Lions in a shootout

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy’s football team defeated Loganville Christian Academy in a high-scoring 46-38 victory last Friday night.  The Titans put on a rushing clinic, outgaining the Lions 333-52 on the ground. It was the most yards head coach Patrick Stewart’s team had earned on the ground all season.
Bulldogs’ senior running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs behind his blockers in a win over Monroe Area on Sept. 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs’ senior running back Jaydon Dorsey (1) runs behind his blockers in a win over Monroe Area on Sept. 15. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Bulldogs return after bye, set to face ARC in region opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Morgan County (4-1) returns this Friday after a bye to face the Academy of Richmond County (2-3) at home. • Series History: Morgan County leads, 4-1. • Last Meeting: Morgan County defeated ARC 21-14 in 2022.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Georgia grad Pat Dye made huge impact at Auburn

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A journey over to Auburn always brings about reflections of times spent with Pat Dye on his farm near Notasulga, Alabama, which is a little less than 13 miles from the campus where he spent almost a dozen years as head football coach and athletic director.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers leads the team in receptions and receiving yards after Saturday’s win over UAB. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers leads the team in receptions and receiving yards after Saturday’s win over UAB. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Bowers has historic night in Georgia’s win over UAB

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Bulldogs’ tight end Brock Bowers reached a historic career milestone in Georgia’s win over UAB-Birmingham last Saturday. Bowers hauled in nine receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns against the Blazers.
Sophomore linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Malaki Starks celebrate during the win over UAB at Sanford Stadium. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Sophomore linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Malaki Starks celebrate during the win over UAB at Sanford Stadium. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Bulldogs, Tigers renew Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Georgia and Auburn will renew the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry this Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium, where the Bulldogs (4-0, 1-0 SEC) will have their first road game of the year. Undefeated No.
Second-year head coach Terrance Banks ready to lead his team out onto the field before a game earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Second-year head coach Terrance Banks ready to lead his team out onto the field before a game earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Game Preview: Tigers come off bye week prepared for region play against Towns County

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Greene County prepares to host Towns County in Tigers Stadium this Friday at 7:30 p.m. for the team’s first region game of the year against Towns County. • Series History: Greene County leads the all-time series with Towns County, 2-1.
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