Lake Oconee News

Articles

Georgia to host regional for second-straight year

1 week ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lance McCurley

Subhead GEORGIA BULLDOGS Earlier this week, Georgia baseball was named the No. 7 national seed after finishing the season with a 42-15 record. The Bulldogs learned on Sunday that they would be a host site for the second consecutive year. On Monday, they found out they would host Binghamton (29-24), Oklahoma State (28-23), and Duke (37-19) in the Athens Regional.The Regional round is a double-elimination.T... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Survey says high marks for Georgia cities

1 week ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Dick Yarbrough

I get a lot of mail. Some of it is my fault. Strong opinions begat strong reaction. Humor-impaired wingnuts on both ends of the political spectrum are convinced I am on the end opposite their ideological purity. To them, I am either a “DemoRat” or a “RITNO” (Republican in Trump’s Name Only.)Actually, I am somewhere in the political middle, but I love jerking their chains too mu... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
LOA tennis celebrates successful season

1 week ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lance McCurley

Subhead GREENE COUNTY Although neither of Lake Oconee Academy’s tennis teams won a state championship, they have plenty to celebrate.The boys and girls secured region championships and advanced to the Final Four of the Class A Division II state playoffs. Additionally, several players earned All-Region honors for their performances on the court this year.“The season for both teams was a challenge, a... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Tigers finish first spring with new coach

2 weeks ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lance McCurley

Subhead GREENE COUNTY The Darius Robinson era of Greene County football has officially begun.The Tigers recently finished their first spring under Robinson, who replaced Terrance Banks earlier this year.Greene County began its spring camp schedule on April 23 by hitting the practice field.The Tigers then practiced for approximately three weeks before wrapping up the spring with an intrasquad scr... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Dogs use spring as evaluation period

2 weeks ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lance McCurley

Subhead MORGAN COUNTY Morgan County football’s staff recently used the spring to search for areas where their team could improve.Under head coach Clint Jenkins, the team’s staff has evaluated its players over the past few weeks. They utilized the early practice period to get players into the weight room, onto the practice field, and to review film.“Spring is all about player evaluation, so we had... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Memorial benches dedicated to Avett Jackson, Bennett Rabern

2 weeks ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lance McCurley

Subhead MORGAN COUNTY A pair of memorial benches were unveiled at Tracy Brown Field to honor Avett Jackson and Bennett Rabern, two Morgan County Middle School students who tragically lost their lives in an ATV accident earlier this year.The benches were revealed on Tuesday, May 13, prior to the GHSA Class AA baseball semifinal doubleheader between Morgan County and Franklin County. Fans, family, and friends g... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
When a landmark died

2 weeks ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Ronda Rich

Perhaps, it is the older we get, the more it hurts.Or perhaps it is the more sentimental we get, the more it hurts.Growing up, we rarely ate out. We were rural country people so my parents counted pennies to have enough for taxes, electricity and the few groceries we bought.Mainly, those were flour, cornmeal, Crisco, sugar, buttermilk and sweet milk, thus named by mountain ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
STATE CHAMPS! Titans win state title in double-OT

2 weeks ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lance McCurley

MACON — Lake Oconee Academy soccer made history May 15 at Mercer University’s Five-Star Stadium. The Titans (17-3) secured the Class A Division II boys state championship with a 3-1 victory over Atkinson County (17-5). They defeated the Rebels in double overtime to claim the program’s first state title. “It feels surreal, but it’s the goal we set at the beginning of the season, and it remained unfinished until now,” LOA coach Tyler Mayer said shortly after the game.
LOA loses heartbreaker in state championship

2 weeks ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lance McCurley

Subhead GREENE COUNTY MACON — The Lake Oconee Academy girls soccer team came up just short against Atlanta Classical Academy in the Class A Division II state championship game at Mercer University’s Five-Star Stadium on May 16.The Lady Cavaliers edged out the Lady Titans 2-1 to capture their first state title.The state championship match between ACA and LOA was a defensive battle. The two teams end... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
STATE CHAMPS! LOA boys soccer defeats Rebels in OT to win title

3 weeks ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lance McCurley

Body MACON - Lake Oconee Academy won the Class A Division II state championship with a thrilling victory over Atkinson County on May 15 at Mercer University's Five-Star Stadium. The Titans defeated the Rebels 3-1 in double overtime to capture their first title in program history. The score was tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation, so Lake Oconee Academy and Atkinson County resumed play in overtime, where the Titans scored two goals to claim the championship.