Savannah Soles

Lake Oconee Academy guard Ansleigh Padgett (2) drives the lane past a Charlton County defender in last week’s first-round playoff loss to the Maidens. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy guard Ansleigh Padgett (2) drives the lane past a Charlton County defender in last week’s first-round playoff loss to the Maidens. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Maidens triumph over Lady Titans in first round of playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Charlton County used a strong second-half effort to pull out a 67–51 win over Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 18 in the first round of the Class A Division II state playoffs.The Maidens (21-7) advanced to the second round, where they lost 72-56 to No. 1 Randolph-Clay.
Lake Oconee Academy’s girls will rely on junior Ansleigh Padgett during the region tournament as they try to win a fifth straight region title. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s girls will rely on junior Ansleigh Padgett during the region tournament as they try to win a fifth straight region title. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans seeking fifth straight region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Lake Oconee Academy Lady Titans have won the past four region championships and seek a fifth straight.They’ve dominated Class A Division II’s Region 8 the past four seasons and entered this week’s tournament as the No. 2 seed behind Washington-Wilkes.
Lake Oconee Academy’s Beth Harris (1) dribbles past Greene County’s Dajah Hobes (3) in transition. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s Beth Harris (1) dribbles past Greene County’s Dajah Hobes (3) in transition. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans pull away late to defeat Lady Tigers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball pulled away late in the fourth quarter to defeat Greene County on Jan. 25.The Lady Titans led 44-37 with 1:39 remaining, but a late surge by their opponent kept the game close. The Lady Tigers went on a quick 5-0 run to cut the score to 44-42 with 18.
Junior guard Ansleigh Padgett takes a shot over a Bulldogs defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior guard Ansleigh Padgett takes a shot over a Bulldogs defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans off to strong start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Following a strong start, Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball is now midway through the 2024-25 season.The Lady Titans went into the two-week holiday break with a 7-3 overall record and a 1-1 mark in region play.
The Lady Titans return Ansleigh Padgett, who was a pivotal part of the team’s success last year. WILL MORRISON/ Staff

The Lady Titans return Ansleigh Padgett, who was a pivotal part of the team’s success last year. WILL MORRISON/ Staff

Lady Titans ready for new year with new faces

Will Morrison
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy girls’ basketball is ready for a new season with some new faces on the roster.The Lady Titans finished last season 20-9 overall and were 10-2 in league play on their way to capturing another region title.
Lake Oconee Academy's Mary Claire McCommons (13) defends a Warren County guard in last season's region championship game. Head coach Savannah Soles tabbed McCommons as a player to watch next year. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lake Oconee Academy's Mary Claire McCommons (13) defends a Warren County guard in last season's region championship game. Head coach Savannah Soles tabbed McCommons as a player to watch next year. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Soles confident in team’s growth

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy girls’ basketball hit the gym earlier this summer and prepared for the upcoming season.The Lady Titans spent nearly three weeks together last month.
LOA senior Georgia Bosart (3) racked up several postseason awards. FILE PHOTO

LOA senior Georgia Bosart (3) racked up several postseason awards. FILE PHOTO

Three Lady Titans get All-Region nods

Will Morrison
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Lake Oconee Academy girls’ basketball team had two players selected to the All-Region team this season, with another named to the honorable mention list.
Lake Oconee Academy senior Georgia Bosart (3) drives the lane against Christian Heritage hoping for a basket. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior Georgia Bosart (3) drives the lane against Christian Heritage hoping for a basket. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Free throws seal LOA’s playoff fate

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Christian Heritage got the best of Lake Oconee Academy last Friday in a second-round playoff tilt.The final few seconds of the game came down to free throws, and the Lady Lions took advantage of their opportunity to seal the game by nailing both to defeat the Lady Titans 49-47 in a tight battle.
Georgia Bosart splits Warren County defenders en route to the basket. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia Bosart splits Warren County defenders en route to the basket. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Bosart leads LOA to fourth-straight region title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 22, 2024
With the region championship game on the line, Lake Oconee Academy senior Georgia Bosart just took over.  Bosart didn’t play much in the first half due to early foul trouble, but she took over in the second half, especially in the fourth quarter.
Lake Oconee Academy senior guard Georgia Bosart (right) has played a huge role in her team's success this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy senior guard Georgia Bosart (right) has played a huge role in her team's success this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans eye another region title

Will Morrison
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy secured the top seed in the region tournament following wins over Washington-Wilkes and Aquinas last week. LOA head coach Savannah Soles said finishing the drill and securing the top spot was her team’s primary goal as the season ended.
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