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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.
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

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 6, 2023
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.
Hall (53) takes a 3-point stance on the line of scrimmage in the Titans’ game against Cherokee Christian on Sept. 29, 2022, at Tucker Field. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Hall (53) takes a 3-point stance on the line of scrimmage in the Titans’ game against Cherokee Christian on Sept. 29, 2022, at Tucker Field. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans’ Ja’Quon Hall receives offer from Sewanee University

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy’s football program has only been around for a few years, but some players have already benefited from its start. Rising senior Ja’Quon Hall is the most recent example of a Titan to get some action on the recruiting trail to play at the next level.
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

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, May 25, 2023
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.
Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart talks to his players during a timeout in a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy head coach Patrick Stewart talks to his players during a timeout in a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans finish last month of season strong

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 17, 2022
In just the second year of the Lake Oconee Academy football program, the Titans made strides of progress that could be seen in moments across the 2022 season. First-year head coach Patrick Stewart is thankful for the position he’s in and proud of the way his team competed against tough opponents.
The Titans’ defensive front lines up during a home game against George Walton Academy earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

The Titans’ defensive front lines up during a home game against George Walton Academy earlier this season. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans defeat Patriots on Senior Night for back-to-back wins

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 27, 2022
For a program that just started at the beginning of last season, the Lake Oconee Academy football team has seen tremendous progress in its second year. The Titans (4-5) most recently defeated the Georgia School for Innovation and Classics Patriots (0-9) by the final score of 43-0.
LOA senior Garrett Payne (11) looks for a passing outlet during a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Garrett Payne (11) looks for a passing outlet during a game against Cherokee Christian earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Titans’ defense dominates against Irish Wolfhounds

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy football team traveled to Duluth to take on the Notre Dame Academy Irish Wolfhounds last Friday night. The Titans’ defense came out firing on all cylinders and continued to do so the entire contest on the way to a 31-0 shutout victory.
A Lake Oconee Academy defender (24) strikes Cherokee Christian quarterback Jeremiah Meder (11). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A Lake Oconee Academy defender (24) strikes Cherokee Christian quarterback Jeremiah Meder (11). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Meder, Warriors spoil LOA’s plans for back-to-back wins

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Cherokee Christian came to Greensboro last week and left with a victory. The Warriors defeated Lake Oconee Academy 34-14 at Tucker Field on Thursday, spoiling its hopes of winning two straight contests, which has only happened once before.
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