LOA Football 2025

LOA head coach Patrick Stewart talks with quarterback Jake McDonald during a scrimmage against Social Circle on Aug. 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA head coach Patrick Stewart talks with quarterback Jake McDonald during a scrimmage against Social Circle on Aug. 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans drop season opener to Mount Paran

Will Morrison
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy opened its season last Friday with a 7-0 road loss to Mount Paran Christian.It was a storm-ridden week all across the state, and that hurt the Titans with their preparation for this game.“We faced a lot of adversity throughout the week with the lightning and storms,” LOA head...
LOA’s offense will succeed if quarterback Jake McDonald (1) can deliver in a new system. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA’s offense will succeed if quarterback Jake McDonald (1) can deliver in a new system. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Commitment key to LOA's success in 2025

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy had a disappointing end to last season, losing five straight games and missing the playoffs after starting 5-0.In the offseason, the Titans lost key leaders like Ike O’Neal, Reid Davis, and Cam Kelley, and now seek younger players to fill those roles.LOA head coach Patrick...
Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Jake McDonald (1) lofts a pass over Social Circle defenders during a scrimmage against the Redskins on Aug. 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Jake McDonald (1) lofts a pass over Social Circle defenders during a scrimmage against the Redskins on Aug. 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans to open season on the road

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy will open up its 2025 season against Mount Paran Christian this Friday on the road.The Titans scrimmaged Social Circle this past week and played well, tying the Redskins 14-14 when the varsity played.
LOA’s Troy Evans (right) attempts to haul in a pass as teammate Corrion Jernigan tries to bat it down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA’s Troy Evans (right) attempts to haul in a pass as teammate Corrion Jernigan tries to bat it down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Area football teams host scrimmages this week

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 7, 2025
High school football in Georgia began on Friday, Aug. 1, as teams across the state participated in scrimmages.This week, scrimmages will continue.
LOA quarterback Jake McDonald (1) rolls out of the pocket, looking to make a play downfield during last Thursday’s padded camp at Putnam County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA quarterback Jake McDonald (1) rolls out of the pocket, looking to make a play downfield during last Thursday’s padded camp at Putnam County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA coaches challenge players at padded camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy football wrapped up its summer schedule last week by competing in a padded camp.The Titans made the short drive to Eatonton on Tuesday and Thursday to participate in a camp at Putnam County High School alongside 10 other teams.
Lake Oconee Academy rising sophomore quarterback Jake McDonald will compete with rising junior Ty Hiter for the starting job this summer. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy rising sophomore quarterback Jake McDonald will compete with rising junior Ty Hiter for the starting job this summer. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans begin summer with QB battle

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy football team began its summer practice schedule last week.The team didn’t have spring practice, so head coach Patrick Stewart was eager to see his players hit the field.The Titans held two practices and workouts before participating in a 7-on-7 camp at Athens Academy on...
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