LOA Football 2022

Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart talks to his players during a timeout in a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart talks to his players during a timeout in a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans finish last month of season strong

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 17, 2022
In just the second year of the Lake Oconee Academy football program, the Titans made strides of progress that could be seen in moments across the 2022 season. First-year head coach Patrick Stewart is thankful for the position he’s in and proud of the way his team competed against tough opponents.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

MCCURLEY: The end is near

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
“The future is uncertain, but the end is always near.” – Jim Morrison The future is for sure, uncertain, for several area high school football teams heading into the month of November. This Friday marks the end of the regular season in GHSA and GIAA.
The Titans’ defensive front lines up during a home game against George Walton Academy earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Titans’ defensive front lines up during a home game against George Walton Academy earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans defeat Patriots on Senior Night for back-to-back wins

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 27, 2022
For a program that just started at the beginning of last season, the Lake Oconee Academy football team has seen tremendous progress in its second year. The Titans (4-5) most recently defeated the Georgia School for Innovation and Classics Patriots (0-9) by the final score of 43-0.
LOA senior Garrett Payne (11) looks for a passing outlet during a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Garrett Payne (11) looks for a passing outlet during a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans’ defense dominates against Irish Wolfhounds

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy football team traveled to Duluth to take on the Notre Dame Academy Irish Wolfhounds last Friday night. The Titans’ defense came out firing on all cylinders and continued to do so the entire contest on the way to a 31-0 shutout victory.
A Lake Oconee Academy defender (24) strikes Cherokee Christian quarterback Jeremiah Meder (11). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A Lake Oconee Academy defender (24) strikes Cherokee Christian quarterback Jeremiah Meder (11). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Meder, Warriors spoil LOA’s plans for back-to-back wins

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Cherokee Christian came to Greensboro last week and left with a victory. The Warriors defeated Lake Oconee Academy 34-14 at Tucker Field on Thursday, spoiling its hopes of winning two straight contests, which has only happened once before.
A group of Titans move a Lions defender down the field on the way to a first half touchdown last Friday night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A group of Titans move a Lions defender down the field on the way to a first half touchdown last Friday night. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans topple Lions with late score

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 29, 2022
It was about as perfect an ending as you could have scripted for Lake Oconee Academy’s 15-14 win over Loganville Christian Academy last Friday night at Tucker Field.
The Titans fall to 1-3 on the season with the loss to Oglethorpe County. STAFF/Lance McCurley

The Titans fall to 1-3 on the season with the loss to Oglethorpe County. STAFF/Lance McCurley

FOOTBALL: Sampson leads Oglethorpe County 42-0 over LOA

Charles Burney
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The Oglethorpe County Patriots’ offensive attack was too much for Lake Oconee Academy to handle in a 42-0 rout. The Titans’ defense failed to stop Oglethorpe quarterback Will Sampson, who accounted for all six of the Patriots’ touchdowns. Their offense couldn’t muster up any momentum, either.
Lake Oconee Academy’s front seven lines up across from George Walton Academy’s o_ense ready to bring a blitz in the rst half of last week’s contest. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s front seven lines up across from George Walton Academy’s o_ense ready to bring a blitz in the rst half of last week’s contest. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans regroup heading into Towns County

Brendan Koerner
Friday, August 26, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy football team was defeated by the George Walton Academy Bulldogs last Friday night with the final score ending at 42-6. The Titans’ defense made some important plays during the first half, but the Bulldogs’ rushing attack proved to be too much.
Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart instructs his players on how to properly execute a block during practice in June. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart instructs his players on how to properly execute a block during practice in June. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL PREVIEW - George Walton Academy at Lake Oconee Academy: Titans looking to get first varsity W

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy will play its first varsity game on Friday night against George Walton Academy. It will be a special night for the program and head coach Patrick Stewart, who is making his debut for the Titans while facing his former school and alma mater.
Lake Oconee Academy senior quarterback Garrett Payne during a practice in July. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior quarterback Garrett Payne during a practice in July. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titan seniors encouraged by the game

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Most kids heading to high school in Georgia have a long-established football program to try out for, but the senior class at Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) never had that luxury.
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