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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.
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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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.
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

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

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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.
Lake Oconee Academy sophomore running back Marcus Rhodes (16) is primed to have a big game against Washington-Wilkes this Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy sophomore running back Marcus Rhodes (16) is primed to have a big game against Washington-Wilkes this Friday. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Titans use bye to prepare for Washington-Wilkes

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy used its bye week to prepare for its upcoming region game at Washington-Wilkes.This Friday’s game between the Titans (2-4) and Tigers (2-4) will be the region opener for both.
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