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LOA sophomore quarterback Jake McDonald (1) runs past Landmark Christian defenders, trying to get a first down. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA sophomore quarterback Jake McDonald (1) runs past Landmark Christian defenders, trying to get a first down. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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War Eagles tame Titans on Homecoming

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Landmark Christian defeated Lake Oconee Academy 35-7 during LOA’s homecoming game on Sept. 19.The Titans’ loss to the War Eagles leaves them at 2-4 overall as region play starts Oct. 3, after the Titans’ bye week.
Lake Oconee Academy’s Marcus Rhodes scored three touchdowns in this past week’s win over the Spartans. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s Marcus Rhodes scored three touchdowns in this past week’s win over the Spartans. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Titans conquer Spartans in home opener

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy had its first home game of the season on Sept. 12, hosting Glenn Hills in Greensboro.The Titans beat the Spartans 49-6 and finished the first half of the season with a 2-3 overall record.
LOA sophomore CJ Stembridge was held to 27 yards on seven carries in last week’s loss to Brentwood. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA sophomore CJ Stembridge was held to 27 yards on seven carries in last week’s loss to Brentwood. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Brentwood crushes Titans on home field

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Brentwood handed Lake Oconee Academy its worst loss of the season this past week.The War Eagles of Sandersville shut out the Titans 43-0 on their home field.LOA head coach Patrick Stewart was frustrated with his team’s performance after the game.
Lake Oconee Academy tailback CJ Stembridge scored three rushing touchdowns in a win over Hancock C entral this past Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy tailback CJ Stembridge scored three rushing touchdowns in a win over Hancock C entral this past Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Stembridge scores 3 TDs, leads Titans past Bulldogs for first win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy sophomore CJ Stembridge put the team on his back this past Friday at Hancock Central.Stembridge rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns on 19 attempts, leading the Titans to a 21-7 victory over the Bulldogs. The sophomore running back averaged 7.
A pair of LOA defenders bring down a GWA ball carrier. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

A pair of LOA defenders bring down a GWA ball carrier. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Titans fall to GWA in rainy defensive battle

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s football couple faced off against George Walton Academy on the road last Friday.The Titans fell 13-6 to the Bulldogs during the rainy Friday night competition, marking their second consecutive loss following their season opener at Mount Paran Christian School.
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

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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.
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

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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 senior Dylan Hiter will be featured within the new-look offense as a running back this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Dylan Hiter will be featured within the new-look offense as a running back this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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LOA senior Dylan Hiter embraces new role on Titans’ offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s Dylan Hiter has faced adversity throughout his high school football career. He’s fought through several injuries during his time as a Titan but hopefully has reached the other side of them.
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

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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. However, when the junior varsity squads came in, Social Circle edged LOA, 12-0.
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

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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.
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