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Lake Oconee Academy’s Ian Watson (9) and Dylan Hiter (5) walk off the field following game two’s loss to Charlton County last Friday. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

Lake Oconee Academy’s Ian Watson (9) and Dylan Hiter (5) walk off the field following game two’s loss to Charlton County last Friday. (LANCE McCURLEY/Staff)

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Titans’ historic season ends in semifinal

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Defending Class A Division II champion Charlton County ended Lake Oconee Academy’s historic season on the diamond last Friday by sweeping the semifinal series and advancing to the state final.
Lake Oconee Academy freshman pitcher Jon Funderburke (2) pitched a complete seven-inning shutout last Saturday in game one of a doubleheader against ECI. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lake Oconee Academy freshman pitcher Jon Funderburke (2) pitched a complete seven-inning shutout last Saturday in game one of a doubleheader against ECI. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Pitching helps Titans sweep Bulldogs, advance to semifinals

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Jon Funderburke and Maddox Robinson were the heroes of the day, delivering a pair of stellar pitching performances that propelled Lake Oconee Academy to a series sweep over the Emanuel County Institute, securing the team’s place in the semifinal round of the Class A Division II state playoffs.
Players and coaches of the 2024 LOA Titans baseball team hold up the No. 1 sign to signify their final standing in Class A Division II Region 8 play this season, a first in the program's history. (CONTRIBUTED)

Players and coaches of the 2024 LOA Titans baseball team hold up the No. 1 sign to signify their final standing in Class A Division II Region 8 play this season, a first in the program's history. (CONTRIBUTED)

Titans win region title, sweep WilCo in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Last week, the Lake Oconee Academy baseball added two more accomplishments to its historic season, capturing the program's first-ever region championship and winning its 20th game.The Titans (22-4) secured the region title by winning four consecutive region games in five days.
Cameron Kelley (12) races home to score in a recent win over Aquinas. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Cameron Kelley (12) races home to score in a recent win over Aquinas. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Titans control destiny after sweeping Towns County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 11, 2024
After losing two of three games to Washington-Wilkes last month, a Tigers’ loss and a sweep of Towns County helped Lake Oconee Academy get back into first place in the region standings heading into this week.
Titans’ freshman Jon Funderburke (2) rounds third on his way to score against Aquinas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans’ freshman Jon Funderburke (2) rounds third on his way to score against Aquinas. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Titans’ baseball earn top-five ranking

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Lake Oconee Academy baseball team (11-1, 5-0) entered the week ranked No. 5 in Class A Division II.
Lake Oconee Academy freshman Jon Funderburke (2) at the plate during the second inning of the Titans’ 15-0 win over Greene County on Monday. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy freshman Jon Funderburke (2) at the plate during the second inning of the Titans’ 15-0 win over Greene County on Monday. WILL MORRISON/Staff

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Titans start the season off hot

Will Morrison
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy is six games into its season and holds an impressive 5-1 overall record.The Titans’ five victories have come against Putnam County, Oglethorpe County, Jasper County, Greene County, and the Academy of Classical Education (ACE).
Ike O’Neal (10), a transfer from Morgan County, is at the plate eyeing down a pitch against Oglethorpe County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Ike O’Neal (10), a transfer from Morgan County, is at the plate eyeing down a pitch against Oglethorpe County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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LOA baseball looks to build off last season’s success

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball team had its best season in program history last year by winning 18 games and advancing to the second round of the postseason for the first time under new head coach Mark Miller.
Lake Oconee Academy pitcher Trace Wood (4) in the wind-up during game two against Schley County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy pitcher Trace Wood (4) in the wind-up during game two against Schley County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Wildcats sweep Titans in Sweet 16

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 11, 2023
ELLAVILLE – Lake Oconee Academy’s baseball season came to an end last week at Schley County. The Wildcats swept the Titans on Thursday, advancing to the next round of the Class A Division II playoffs. Schley County took game one by a score of 6-0 over Lake Oconee Academy.
LOA senior Harrison Tolleson (10) makes a play in the infield in a loss to Towns County on Friday, March 31. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Harrison Tolleson (10) makes a play in the infield in a loss to Towns County on Friday, March 31. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Diamond Titans hit slump, drop five straight

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy baseball has lost five straight games entering this week, its longest streak of the season.
Titans' senior Garrett Payne (11) in the wind-up during a loss to Towns County last Friday in game one of two. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Titans' senior Garrett Payne (11) in the wind-up during a loss to Towns County last Friday in game one of two. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Towns County sweeps Titans in crucial region series

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
In a pivotal region series, Towns County easily swept Lake Oconee Academy last week. The Indians outscored the Titans 17-3 in the three-game stanza, which began last Tuesday.
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