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Mason Salemi (50) and Logan Davis (53) listening in the huddle with teammates for the play call during a game earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Mason Salemi (50) and Logan Davis (53) listening in the huddle with teammates for the play call during a game earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Titans turn attention to Crawford County

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy (3-3) is back on the road this Friday to take on Crawford County (1-4) at 7:30 p.m. for the team’s seventh game of the season. • Series History: This will be the first-ever meeting between Lake Oconee Academy and Crawford County.
Mary Claire McCommons was recognized by head coach Keetah Singleton for her impressive skills behind the plate. CONTRIBUTED

Mary Claire McCommons was recognized by head coach Keetah Singleton for her impressive skills behind the plate. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Titans find momentum midway through season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy has seen some recent success on the diamond from the Lady Titans’ softball team and hopes to continue on that track as it finishes the last handful of regular-season games.
Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff is already looking past last week’s loss in Columbus to this Friday night in Macon against two-time defending 2A state champion Central Fellowship Christian Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff is already looking past last week’s loss in Columbus to this Friday night in Macon against two-time defending 2A state champion Central Fellowship Christian Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood falls 35-0 to end winning streak

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The undefeated streak ended at four for the Gatewood Gators Friday night as they were shut out 35-0 in Columbus by the defending Class 4A state champion Ste. Anne-Pacelli Vikings.
Freshman Kam Geter (6) receives a pass from Ike O’Neal (7) last Friday in the first half of the game against Jasper County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Freshman Kam Geter (6) receives a pass from Ike O’Neal (7) last Friday in the first half of the game against Jasper County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Titans can’t weather storm against ‘Canes

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Jasper County defeated Lake Oconee Academy 12-6 in a defensive battle this past Friday. The Titans had multiple chances to take a lead, but their offense struggled to capitalize on turnovers and good field position.
Morgan County senior running back Jaydon Dosey dives for the pylon trying to score. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Morgan County senior running back Jaydon Dosey dives for the pylon trying to score. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Bulldogs knock off No. 7 Monroe Area

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Morgan County (4-1) upset Class 3A’s No. 7 Monroe Area 35-17 this past Friday in a non-region game. The win was special for the Bulldogs, who had not beaten the Purple Hurricanes since 2019. Now, after consecutive top-10 wins, Morgan is up to the No. 7 spot in Class 3A rankings this week.
Greene County junior R.J. Monford (7) brings down an Oglethorpe County ball carrier. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Greene County junior R.J. Monford (7) brings down an Oglethorpe County ball carrier. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Tigers win war of attrition over Patriots

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Greene County was able to avenge last year’s loss by defeating Oglethorpe County 14-7 last Friday in a closely contested game.
Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia sophomore edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) brings down South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Bulldogs battle back to beat Gamecocks

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia battled back after trailing at the half to defeat South Carolina 24-14 this past Saturday. The Gamecocks came out swinging and quarterback Spencer Rattler proved why he’s among the best quarterbacks in the conference.
Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (77) holds up Cash Jones (32) after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs win over South Carolina last week. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (77) holds up Cash Jones (32) after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Bulldogs win over South Carolina last week. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Top-ranked Georgia set to face UAB

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
No. 1 Georgia (3-0) is set to face UAB (1-2) Saturday in Athens for its fourth straight home game. The Bulldogs and Blazers have met three previous times, with the most recent being in 2021 in Athens.
Bulldogs’ senior Ryan Henderson mashes a single up the middle in a loss to Prince Avenue on Aug. 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs’ senior Ryan Henderson mashes a single up the middle in a loss to Prince Avenue on Aug. 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Dogs softball on hot streak, get set for final stretch

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Morgan County softball has been hot as of late, winning six of its last nine heading into this week. The Bulldogs are 12-6-1 overall and 8-1 in region play following Tuesday’s league loss to Harlem.
The Titans’ offensive line blocks the Hurricanes’ defensive front last Friday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Titans’ offensive line blocks the Hurricanes’ defensive front last Friday. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Game Preview: Titans turn attention to Loganville Christian Academy

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team travels to Loganville this Friday to take on Loganville Christian Academy (LCA) at 7:30 p.m. • Series Record: Lake Oconee Academy leads the all-time series, 1-0. • Last Meeting: Lake Oconee Academy defeated Loganville Christian Academy 15-14 in 2022.
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