LOA Boys Basketball 2024-25

LOA junior Ansleigh Padgett was named to the All-Region team. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA junior Ansleigh Padgett was named to the All-Region team. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA boys, girls earn postseason awards

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Several members of Lake Oconee Academy’s basketball teams earned All-Region honors after the end of the season.Three Titans received All-Region honors, and four Lady Titans were recognized on the postseason awards list.
James Wright (5) was one of LOA's primary ball-handers the past few years. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

James Wright (5) was one of LOA's primary ball-handers the past few years. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Titans fall in region tournament, miss playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy boys basketball team saw its season end in the region tournament on Feb. 11.Lincoln County defeated the Titans 60-35 in the quarterfinal round, ending their hopes of making the postseason for the first time in program history.
Greene County’s Corey Brown (13) gets set to take a layup over Lake Oconee Academy’s Torin Maddox on Jan. 25. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Corey Brown (13) gets set to take a layup over Lake Oconee Academy’s Torin Maddox on Jan. 25. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Second-half surge leads Tigers past Titans

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 30, 2025
A strong second-half performance propelled Greene County past Lake Oconee Academy on Jan. 25.The Tigers led by one at the break and outscored the Titans 55-23 in the second half to win 81- 49.Greene County coach Mark Wright was proud of his team’s adjustments in the second half.
Lake Oconee Academy sophomore Jaden Hillman (25) will miss the rest of the season due to an ACL injury. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy sophomore Jaden Hillman (25) will miss the rest of the season due to an ACL injury. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans ready to face a ‘gauntlet’

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy boys basketball heads down the season’s final stretch in a good place.The Titans, who are 13-5 overall and 5-1 in the region, are gearing up for an action-packed finish.LOA coach Josiah Rechenbach is happy his team is seeing success but wants his players to stay focused.
Lake Oconee Academy senior James Wright attempts a tough mid-air shot through a crowd of GMC Prep defenders. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior James Wright attempts a tough mid-air shot through a crowd of GMC Prep defenders. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans learn to win through early season success

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy basketball is off to its best start in program history. On Tuesday, the Titans easily defeated Taliaferro County, matching their win total from last season at eight victories, also a program record.
James Wright III (5) was a big part of LOA’s success last year, and the team will rely on him during his senior campaign this season. WILL MORRISON/Staff

James Wright III (5) was a big part of LOA’s success last year, and the team will rely on him during his senior campaign this season. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Titans eager to return to hardwood

Will Morrison
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy boys’ basketball is ready to hit the court after barely missing the playoffs last year.The Titans finished last season 8-19 and sixth in the region. They are looking to build on a single season that included the most wins in the program’s short history.
LOA head coach Josiah Rechenbach said James Wright (5) is one of several players who have had big summers for the Titans. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA head coach Josiah Rechenbach said James Wright (5) is one of several players who have had big summers for the Titans. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans building ‘chemistry’ on court

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The offseason and summer months have been productive for the Lake Oconee Academy boys’ basketball team.
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