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Lake Oconee Academy’s William King (right) celebrates with teammates after his walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of game three against Clinch County to secure the series win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s William King (right) celebrates with teammates after his walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of game three against Clinch County to secure the series win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

King’s HR lifts Titans to clinch series over Panthers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy’s William King hit the home run of a lifetime last Thursday against Clinch County.King blasted a solo shot to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning, helping the No. 1 seed Titans secure a 3-2 victory against the No.
Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Ike O’Neal drops back to pass during a 7-on-7 camp at Athens Academy in June. O’Neal helped the Titans defeat Cherokee Christian in an Aug. 2 scrimmage, passing for 250 yards. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Lake Oconee Academy quarterback Ike O’Neal drops back to pass during a 7-on-7 camp at Athens Academy in June. O’Neal helped the Titans defeat Cherokee Christian in an Aug. 2 scrimmage, passing for 250 yards. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Lake Oconee Academy shows promise in preseason scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy played one of two scheduled preseason scrimmages last Friday and easily defeated Cherokee Christian 28-10 at Tucker Field in Greensboro.
Lake Oconee Academy senior quarterback Ike O’Neal sits in the pocket, ready to fire a pass to a receiver downfield. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior quarterback Ike O’Neal sits in the pocket, ready to fire a pass to a receiver downfield. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Titans begin summer practice

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy’s football team started its action-packed summer workout schedule a few weeks ago.The Titans are using this summer to grow closer as a team and try to improve before the start of the year. Their head coach, Patrick Stewart, said he wants to see more consistency from his team.
Titans’ quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) sits in the pocket ready to launch a pass downfield to an open receiver. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Titans’ quarterback Ike O’Neal (7) sits in the pocket ready to launch a pass downfield to an open receiver. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Titans trounce Towns County, pick up first win of season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team made a statement last Friday after winning its first game of the regular season in convincing fashion. The Titans easily defeated the Indians 27-0, earning them their third shutout victory in program history.
Ja’Quon Hall (14), Ike O’Neal (7), Cameron Kelley (8), and Reid Davis (9) are some of the Titans’ playmakers that want to continue to improve the Lake Oconee Academy program. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Ja’Quon Hall (14), Ike O’Neal (7), Cameron Kelley (8), and Reid Davis (9) are some of the Titans’ playmakers that want to continue to improve the Lake Oconee Academy program. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans aim to be player-led team this season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
After a promising season in 2022, the Lake Oconee Academy football program ramped up its offseason workouts this past summer in order to raise the team’s expectations. LOA second-year head coach Patrick Stewart wants the Titans to come into the regular season playing physical football.
Titans' quarterback Ike O'Neal rushes past Lakeview Academy defenders in a scrimmage on Aug. 11. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans' quarterback Ike O'Neal rushes past Lakeview Academy defenders in a scrimmage on Aug. 11. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Titans building confidence as a young program

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football program is heading into its second season under head coach Patrick Stewart and third overall. The Titans have made steady progress since their start in 2021.
Lake Oconee Academy junior Ike O’Neal (7) throws the ball out into the flats to a Titan wide receiver in a scrimmage game against Lakeview Academy. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Lake Oconee Academy junior Ike O’Neal (7) throws the ball out into the flats to a Titan wide receiver in a scrimmage game against Lakeview Academy. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Titans top Lions in fall scrimmage

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy football team hosted Lakeview Academy in the Titans’ fall scrimmage game last Friday night. The Titans played well under second-year head coach Patrick Stewart, outscoring the Lions 14-7 through four quarters.
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.
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