LOA Football 2026

Lake Oconee Academy junior quarterback Jake McDonald drops back to pass during a scrimmage against The Walker School on Aug. 7. McDonald completed 8 of 10 passes for 92 yards and rushed for a 1-yard touchdown in the Titans’ win over Greenville last Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy junior quarterback Jake McDonald drops back to pass during a scrimmage against The Walker School on Aug. 7. McDonald completed 8 of 10 passes for 92 yards and rushed for a 1-yard touchdown in the Titans’ win over Greenville last Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Titans overcome unknowns, roll past Greenville

Skyla Morris
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy’s football team didn’t know exactly what to expect heading into Week 2 of the 2026 season.The Titans hit the road Aug. 28 for a cross-state matchup with Greenville, marking the first meeting between the two programs.
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

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

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

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...
Barreras rushed for 211 yards on 53 carries and a touchdown last season in limited action. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Barreras rushed for 211 yards on 53 carries and a touchdown last season in limited action. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Barreras embracing new role for Titans in 2026

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 20, 2026
A year ago, Alden Barreras was still finding his place on a young Lake Oconee Academy football team.The Titans were navigating their first varsity season, facing plenty of challenges along the way, but Barreras used the experience as an opportunity to grow.
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

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

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

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...
LOA quarterback Jake McDonald hands the ball off to running back Alden Barreras during a recent summer practice. CONTRIBUTED

LOA quarterback Jake McDonald hands the ball off to running back Alden Barreras during a recent summer practice. CONTRIBUTED

Familiar faces, high expectations for Titans in 2026

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Lake Oconee Academy entered the summer with some catching up to do.A deep baseball playoff run left the Titans with little traditional spring football practice, making June workouts critical to their preparation for the 2026 season.Now three weeks into summer workouts, LOA head coach Patrick...
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