Chris Ingle

LOA junior Mackenzie King gets set to defend a serve. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA junior Mackenzie King gets set to defend a serve. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA volleyball players earn postseason recognition

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team had several players earn postseason honors after the 2025 season.The Lady Titans had three players garner All-Area recognition for their performances on the court.
Members of the Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team celebrate winning a point in the Elite 8 match against Oglethorpe County on Oct. 22. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Members of the Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team celebrate winning a point in the Elite 8 match against Oglethorpe County on Oct. 22. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans volleyball celebrates historic season

Lance McCurley
Friday, November 14, 2025
The 2025 season for the Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team was one of the best in program history.The Lady Titans won a program-record 25 matches with only seven losses this year.
LOA junior Emma Dimascio gets set to serve a ball in match earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

LOA junior Emma Dimascio gets set to serve a ball in match earlier this season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lady Titans playing together at start of season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team started the season strong last week.The Lady Titans picked up four wins over East Jackson, Social Circle, George Walton Academy, and Frederica Academy. They were dominant and never lost a set in the first four matches of the season.
Bailey Pattison was one of LOA volleyball’s top contributors last season, and she returns for her senior campaign in 2025. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bailey Pattison was one of LOA volleyball’s top contributors last season, and she returns for her senior campaign in 2025. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans use summer to bond and develop

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy volleyball team used the summer to strengthen its bond and improve its skills.The Lady Titans have practiced weekly on the hardwood and have also done several team-bonding activities.
Lake Oconee Academy recently hired Glynn McDaniel, who was an assistant coach for football and baseball, to become the new head coach of the softball team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy recently hired Glynn McDaniel, who was an assistant coach for football and baseball, to become the new head coach of the softball team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

McDaniel named new LOA softball coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy didn’t have to look far for its new head softball coach.LOA Athletic Director Chris Ingle has recently hired Glynn McDaniel, an assistant coach for both football and baseball, to fill the position. McDaniel replaces Keetah Singleton, who recently stepped down.
The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team won the Class A Division II state championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team won the Class A Division II state championship. CONTRIBUTED

LOA captures third-straight GADA Director’s Cup

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy is used to winning.The Titans recently won their third-straight Class A Division II Georgia Athletic Directors Association’s Cup. The Titans also dominated the competition, winning both the Female Director’s Cup and the Male Director’s Cup.
Lake Oconee Academy’s volleyball team poses for a photo after defeating Bryan County in the first round of the state playoffs. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s volleyball team poses for a photo after defeating Bryan County in the first round of the state playoffs. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lady Titans’ volleyball celebrates successful season

Will Morrison
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy volleyball’s postseason run came to an end against Pepperell in the Elite Eight on Oct. 23, but the team still had a successful season.The Lady Titans knocked off and swept Bryan County and Rabun County before falling to Pepperell.
LOA outside hitter Bailey Pattison sends a ball back over the net during a match at Athens Academy last week. WILL MORRISON/Staff

LOA outside hitter Bailey Pattison sends a ball back over the net during a match at Athens Academy last week. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Lady Titans’ eyeing area volleyball tournament

Will Morrison
Thursday, September 26, 2024
As the regular season comes to a close, Lake Oconee Academy volleyball is gearing up to make a run in the area tournament.The Lady Titans started the year 13-2 but have since gone 3-5 and are now seventh in the area rankings.
LOA junior outside hitter Bailey Pattison (11) has made a significant impact for the Lady Titans so far this season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

LOA junior outside hitter Bailey Pattison (11) has made a significant impact for the Lady Titans so far this season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lady Titans' volleyball off to strong start on the court

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy’s volleyball team is off to an excellent start, entering the weekend at 13-2 overall.Under the guidance of head coach Chris Ingle, the Lady Titans have shown great promise this season. Ingle is confident that this team has the potential to make a deep run in the playoffs.
LOA senior golfer Drew Williams puts pen to paper Nov. 8, committing to the University of Tennessee-Martin. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior golfer Drew Williams puts pen to paper Nov. 8, committing to the University of Tennessee-Martin. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA’s Williams signs golf scholarship with UT-Martin

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy senior golfer Drew Williams signed a letter of intent last Wednesday in front of friends and family to continue his career on the greens at the University of Tennessee-at Martin.
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