LOA Football 2023

Tigers’ coach Aubrey Fortson talking with Kevin Wynn (55) and the rest of the defensive line in a game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers’ coach Aubrey Fortson talking with Kevin Wynn (55) and the rest of the defensive line in a game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Area football teams get acclimated for season

At the beginning of the week, all three Lake Country football teams – Morgan County, Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy – began the state-mandated acclimation week.
Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy players pose for a picture during a camp at the Greene County Recreation Department. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County and Lake Oconee Academy players pose for a picture during a camp at the Greene County Recreation Department. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Recreation Department sees growth

Over the last two years, Greene County has seen a 6.5 percent increase in population with over 20,000 residents now living in the area.
Lake Oconee Academy defenders tackle an Oglethorpe County ball carrier in last week’s padded camp at Titan Stadium. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy defenders tackle an Oglethorpe County ball carrier in last week’s padded camp at Titan Stadium. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA hosts padded football camp

The Lake Oconee Academy football team has been preparing for its third season by participating in summer workouts on-and-off the field. For the past month, the Titans have put most of their focus into strength conditioning in the weight room and agility skill training on the field.
Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Ike O’Neal, who transferred from Morgan County, during throwing drills at a spring practice a few weeks ago. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Ike O’Neal, who transferred from Morgan County, during throwing drills at a spring practice a few weeks ago. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans end spring with scrimmage against Community Christian

Lake Oconee Academy ended its spring with a scrimmage against Community Christian last week. Despite the score not being kept, it’s safe to say the Titans came out on top as their offense scored with ease, while the defensive unit didn’t allow the Knights past midfield all night.