LOA Football 2023

LOA quarterback Ike O'neal (1) gets set to fire a pass to an open receiver. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

LOA quarterback Ike O'neal (1) gets set to fire a pass to an open receiver. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

LOA stuns Skipstone Academy on the road

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team recently went on the road and shocked one of the best teams in the GAPPS association. The Titans defeated the Warriors of Skipstone Academy 44-34 last Friday and found most of their success on the ground against a team that thrives off its own rushing attack.
Ian Watson (17) and Logan Waldron (1) celebrate after a touchdown in a game against Towns County on Aug. 25. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Ian Watson (17) and Logan Waldron (1) celebrate after a touchdown in a game against Towns County on Aug. 25. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Game Preview: Oglethorpe County at Lake Oconee Academy

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team is hosting Oglethorpe County at Titan Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m. for the fourth game of the season. • Series History: Oglethorpe County leads the series, 1-0. • Last Meeting: Oglethorpe County defeated Lake Oconee Academy 42-0 in 2022.
Titans’ quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) sits in the pocket ready to launch a pass downfield to an open receiver. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Titans’ quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) sits in the pocket ready to launch a pass downfield to an open receiver. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Titans trounce Towns County, pick up first win of season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team made a statement last Friday after winning its first game of the regular season in convincing fashion. The Titans easily defeated the Indians 27-0, earning them their third shutout victory in program history.
The Titans line up against Lakeview Academy during a scrimmage a few weeks ago. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

The Titans line up against Lakeview Academy during a scrimmage a few weeks ago. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

George Walton shuts out Titans in opener

Lance McCurley
Friday, August 25, 2023
George Walton Academy defeated Lake Oconee Academy last week, blanking the Titans 14-0 in the season opener. The Bulldogs used their ground game to down the visiting Lake Oconee Academy for a second straight year.
Lake Oconee Academy’s football team running out at the start this season at Titan Stadium. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s football team running out at the start this season at Titan Stadium. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Game Preview: Towns County at LOA

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy prepares to host Towns County at Titan Stadium later at 7:30 p.m. this Friday for the team’s second game of the season. Series History: Towns County leads the all-time series 1-0. Last Meeting: Towns County defeated Lake Oconee Academy 23-0 in 2022.
Ja’Quon Hall (14), Ike O’Neal (7), Cameron Kelley (8), and Reid Davis (9) are some of the Titans’ playmakers that want to continue to improve the Lake Oconee Academy program. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Ja’Quon Hall (14), Ike O’Neal (7), Cameron Kelley (8), and Reid Davis (9) are some of the Titans’ playmakers that want to continue to improve the Lake Oconee Academy program. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans aim to be player-led team this season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
After a promising season in 2022, the Lake Oconee Academy football program ramped up its offseason workouts this past summer in order to raise the team’s expectations. LOA second-year head coach Patrick Stewart wants the Titans to come into the regular season playing physical football.
Lake Oconee Academy junior Ike O’Neal (7) throws the ball out into the flats to a Titan wide receiver in a scrimmage game against Lakeview Academy. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Lake Oconee Academy junior Ike O’Neal (7) throws the ball out into the flats to a Titan wide receiver in a scrimmage game against Lakeview Academy. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Titans top Lions in fall scrimmage

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team hosted Lakeview Academy in the Titans’ fall scrimmage game last Friday night. The Titans played well under second-year head coach Patrick Stewart, outscoring the Lions 14-7 through four quarters.
The Titans take the field last week before their scrimmage against Lakeview Academy. CHARLES TURNER/Contributed

The Titans take the field last week before their scrimmage against Lakeview Academy. CHARLES TURNER/Contributed

Game Preview: Lake Oconee Academy at George Walton

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy will travel to George Walton Academy’s Bulldog Stadium for the Titans’ 7:30 kickoff in the team’s season opener. • Series History: George Walton Academy leads the series, 1-0. • Last Meeting: George Walton Academy defeated Lake Oconee Academy 42-6 in 2022.
Titans’ quarterback Ike O’Neal winding up to throw the ball down field during a padded practice this summer. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans’ quarterback Ike O’Neal winding up to throw the ball down field during a padded practice this summer. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

GAME PREVIEW: Titans to scrimmage Lakeview Academy

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team just had its most intensive offseason to date, and second-year head coach Patrick Stewart is excited to see what his team can accomplish this season.
A Morgan County offensive lineman practices hitting a tackling dummy last week in 90-plus degree heat. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A Morgan County offensive lineman practices hitting a tackling dummy last week in 90-plus degree heat. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Area teams handle the heat wave

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 3, 2023
As Lake Country football teams begin fall camp, coaches and players have to be cautious with this summer’s blistering heat. Programs will have to follow new Georgia High School Association (GHSA) protocols on heat and humidity.
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