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Lake Oconee Academy running back Griffin Stanford races untouched into the end zone for one of his four touchdowns against Mount Pisgah. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Titans weather delay, roll to season-opening win

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

By the time Lake Oconee Academy finally took the field last Friday night, the Titans had already spent nearly two hours waiting out Mother Nature.Thunderstorms pushed kickoff against Mount Pisgah back until 9 p.m., testing LOA’s patience before it could officially begin the 2026 season.Once the...

Lake Oconee Academy running back Alden Barreras (19) evades a Social Circle defender during a scrimmage against the Redskins on Aug. 14. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans get wake-up call in scrimmage

Skyla Morris

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Lake Oconee Academy got one final test before the regular season, and the Titans came away with plenty to work on.LOA traveled to Social Circle on Aug. 14 for its annual preseason scrimmage, combining its varsity and JV results for a 38-7 loss.With the season opener less than a week away, head...

Jake McDonald enters his second season as the Titans’ full-time starting quarterback. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘One day at time’ for Titans entering 2026 campaign

Skyla Morris

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Lake Oconee Academy is looking to turn the page after missing the playoffs during the program’s first varsity season in 2025.The Titans battled through a difficult start last year, opening with nearly four consecutive weeks of road games and dealing with weather disruptions before finishing with a...

LOA running back Griffin Stanford carries the ball downfield behind his blockers during a scrimmage Aug. 7. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA uses three-team scrimmage to prepare for season

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Lake Oconee Academy got an early taste of what Friday nights will look like this fall when the Titans hosted Bethlehem Christian and The Walker School for a three-team scrimmage at Titan Stadium.The night allowed head coach Patrick Stewart to see his team compete against outside competition while...

LOA two-way standout Kam Geter works through a drill during practice earlier this summer as the Titans prepare for the upcoming season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans ready for preseason test

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Lake Oconee Academy football is ready to put its summer work to the test.After months of workouts, conditioning and preparation, the Titans wrapped up their summer practice schedule.

LOA head coach Patrick Stewart said he and his 2026 Titans are looking forward to a new season and expect to be competitive throughout this year’s GHSA Class A schedule. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans face challenging 2026 schedule full of tests

Lance McCurley

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Lake Oconee Academy’s 2026 football schedule will feature plenty of tests, including several teams with recent playoff success, a rivalry matchup, and a new GHSA playoff format that gives the Titans another path toward the postseason.The Titans under head coach Patrick Stewart will open the season...

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LOA football racks up postseason awards

Lance McCurley

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Lake Oconee Academy football team recently had several players earn postseason honors.The Titans had 12 players named to the Class A Division II Region 8 All-Region team.LOA head coach Patrick Stewart said he was proud of those players.“We’re extremely proud of these young men,” Stewart told...

The Lake Oconee Academy Titans take the field before their game against rival Greene County on Oct. 24. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stewart recaps Lake Oconee Academy’s season

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Lake Oconee Academy came up on the unfortunate end of a recent loss to Greene County, ending its postseason hopes.The Titans fell to the Tigers 27-7 on Oct. 24, finishing the season with a program-worst 2-8 overall record.“There’s nothing better.

An LOA defensive lineman attempts to bring down a Warren County ball carrier in last Friday’s region matchup. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Screaming Devils win defensive battle over LOA

Skyla Morris

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Warren County defeated Lake Oconee Academy in a low-scoring affair last Friday night in Greensboro.The Screaming Devils’ defense held the Titans to just 114 overall yards of total offense in the 16-7 win.During the matchup, both Lake Oconee and Warren County scored all their points in the second...

Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Jake McDonald (1) attempts to shake a defender as he tries to pick up a first down with his feet. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans fall 26-10 to Washington-Wilkes

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Lake Oconee Academy fell just short in its region opener against Washington-Wilkes on Oct. 3.The game remained competitive until midway through the fourth quarter, when the Titans put themselves at risk.LOA made a pair of costly mistakes by turning the ball over twice on back-to-back possessions in...

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