Local Sports Highlights

A look at recent scores and results in high school sports in and around Oconee County between Feb. 17 and Feb. 27.

This list will be updated frequently.  Please check back often! Girls Basketball:  Region 8A Tournament  Feb. 19: Athens Christian 41,  Hebron Christian 39  (Nicole Bishop:  17 points) Town County 55,  Prince Avenue Christian 47 (Finals) Boys Basketball:  Region 8A Tournament  Feb. 19: Athens Christian 65,  George Walton Academy 63  (OT) Commerce 57,  Athens Academy 41 Soccer    Feb. 19: (Boys)Athens Academy 7,  Georgia Military 0  (Patrick Welborn & Chandler Gunn {AA}: 3 goals each) (Girls) Athens Academy 9,  Georgia Military 0  (Carley Settle {AA}  3 goals,  Mary Banister {AA}:  2 goals) Tennis   North Oconee swept Dacula in tennis action Tuesday, Feb. 22 on the NOHS home courts.  The Lady Titans improved to 3-1 with a 5-0 win over the …

• Photos (3)

Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today -- Feb. 17

The annual STAR Awards takes place today. Find out what else is going on in and around Oconee.

1.Temperatures will rise once again this afternoon, and the high may even hit 70 degrees, according to the weather channel.  Expect partly cloudy skies. 2. There is a special breakfast this morning to honor this year's Oconee Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) students and teachers hosted by the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce at Family Life Care Community.  3. North Oconee High School tennis teams host Mill Creek at 4 p.m.  Also in sports, it's North Oconee vs. Elbert County at 5:30 p.m as the Boys Basketball Region 8 AAA Tournament continues. 4. The monthly meeting of Oconee Democrats takes place at 7 p.m. at Jittery Joe's.  Anyone interested may attend. 5.  Throw on those footed pjs (yes, they make them for adults, too!) …

• Photos (1)

Local Sports Highlights

A look at recent scores and results in high school sports in and around Oconee County covering the week of Feb.13-Feb.20.

This list will be updated frequently.  Please check back often! Girls Basketball Region 8A Tournament Scores Feb. 14: George Walton Academy  73,  Prince Avenue Christian Academy 57 Feb.15:  Athens Christian 29,  George Walton Academy 27; Towns County 65, Athens Academy  50 Boys Basketball  Region 8 AAA Tournament Feb.15: North Oconee 62,  Union County 48 Feb. 17: North Oconee vs Elbert County  5:30 pm Region 8A Tournament at Hart County Feb. 14: Prince Avenue Christian 82,  Towns County 45 Soccer Feb. 14:  (Girls) Appalachee 6,  North Oconee 0 (Boys) North Oconee 4,  Appalachee 2 Tennis Feb. 15: (Boys) North Oconee(2-0) 5, Grayson 0;  Singles, Seth Taylor won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 1; Jeff Bautista won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 2, and Kerry Nozum won 6-1, …

•  1 Comment
• Videos (3)

Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today -- Feb. 11

Our daily roundup of happenings in and around Oconee.

1. Mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures in Oconee today will carry into the weekend.  Today's high will be in the low 50s, and  forecasts call for high temperatures to reach 60 degrees by Sunday, according to the weather channel.  2. The final day of National Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on Flood Preparedness.  Will your family be ready in the event of an emergency? 3. The University of Georgia hosts a nutritional program at Oconee  Senior Center for members starting at 10:30 a.m. 4. Continuing its celebration of the university's 50 years of desegregation, there will be  a lecture/dialogue at UGA today. Facilitating Interracial Dialogue on College Campuses: Being Courageous begins at 2:30 p.m. at 100 Old College. 5. North …

Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today -- Jan. 28

Here is our daily roundup of happenings today in and around Oconee County.

1. As you begin your day, consider eating a hearty stack of pancakes for breakfast in honor of National Blueberry Pancake Day.  Check out this recipe for the whole-wheat variety.  You can pick up the ingredients at many  local grocery stores such as Publix. 2. Temperatures continue to climb with highs forecasted for today to be in the mid 50s with moments of sun.  Forecasts also predict high temperatures to reach into the 60s by Saturday.  3. Happy birthday to all Oconee County senior citizens that have January birthdays!  Head on over to the senior center today and celebrate with your peers. 4. Oconee County High School Warrior JV basketball boys' and girl's teams host Lanier this afternoon.  The games get underway at 4:15 p.m. 5. A …

•  2 Comments
• Photos (1)

Perry Parks

2:07 pm on Friday, January 28, 2011

Thanks for your comment, Colleen. The more fruit you can get into these things, the better!   more ›

Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today -- Jan. 22

Here's a roundup of what's going on today in and around Oconee County.

1. Former Georgia Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond is the guest speaker for this morning's 6th annual Men's Prayer Breakfast at Shady Grove Baptist Church.  2. The Small Town Politics - North High Shoals blog reports a plan for volunteers to plant bulbs and clear paths from 9 a.m. to noon today in the city park, weather permitting. 3. Basketball games today include Athens Academy JV boys and varsity girls' and boys' squads hosting George Walton Academy.  The JV matchup starts at 1 p.m. and varsity games get underway at 2:30 p.m.  Missisippi State takes on UGA in men's basketball this afternoon at 4 p.m. at Stegeman Colosium.  4. Kids will enjoy “Kids Flix Short Film,” showing at Cine in Athens today and tomorrow.  The film features …

• Photos (1)

Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today -- Jan. 21

A highlight of five things Oconee County residents should know for today.

Today's daily dose features a genealogy-based event and local basketball lineup among other valuable information. 1. Cooler temperatures lead Oconee into the weekend.  Highs are expected to reach into the mid to upper 40s with a mix of sun and clouds. 2. In an interview with Patch, Watkinsville Mayor Joe Walter discussed renovations that will take place at Harris Shoals Park in the near future. If you haven't had a chance to stop there lately, take a moment of your Friday and head over to the park  on VFW Drive for a stroll in the brisk air. Check back later today to read about what else Mayor Walter had to say. 3. Earlier this month snow kept us locked in our homes for longer than we would have liked, but don't let that lock-in deter you …

• Photos (3)

The Flavor of Oconee County Middle School Basketball

The OCMS girls' basketball team managed a tight win over neighboring Winder-Barrow, while the OCMS boys' team lost to to the Bull-pups.

The Lady Braves achieved a narrow victory over the Winder-Barrow girls' team Wednesday, 39-37, while the OCMS boys lost to the Bull-pups 46-39. The real reason anyone was present at this game was not to discover whether or not either team won or lost. Everyone was there to be part of the action. It is likely a seldom occurrence that a spectator will attend a middle school basketball game following a high school game, which is unfortunate, for every party involved. The difference between the two is so pronounced and so transparent that each could be considered a different sport entirely. Obviously the students playing  middle school basketball have not yet refined a lot of the necessary skills that make a successful player. Ball handling is…

• Photos (7)

Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today - Dec. 30

Here's the daily quick roundup of what you need to know in Oconee County today.

1.  All Oconee County offices and facilities are closed tomorrow (Friday) for New Year's so take care of that courthouse business today! 2.  After yesterday's big win v. Twiggs County, 71-37, the NOHS boys are ready to take on Lassiter at 2:30 p.m. today in basketball tourney play at Veterans High School.  The Lady Titans are at Walnut Grove.   Go Titans! 3.  You can post announcements in our "Events" calendar, look for volunteer opportunities or place a volunteer-wanted ad in our "Volunteer" tab.  And list your classified ads in our "Marketplace" any time!  4.  Have some time to give? Start the new year by helping someone in need. The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to mentor school-aged children. Spend one …

• Photos (1)

Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today - Dec. 28

Five things to know in Oconee County today.

1.  Support your Blue and White Warriors!   After a big win last night, the OCHS boys are ready to take on the Rockdale County Heritage Hoops Nation tonight at 8 p.m. as hosts of the Warrior Holiday Basketball Classic at the OCHS gymnasium, 2720 Hog Mountain Rd in Watkinsville.  The girls, coming back from a heartbreaking loss against Hebron right at the buzzer, will take on the Heritage High School girls at 6:30 p.m. tonight.  The need your support.   Go get 'em Warriors! 2.  Cheer on the Hoop Dawgs! The UGA men's basketball team take on the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at 7 p.m. in Stegeman, 100 Smith St, Athens.  Tickets start at $15.  706-542-1231 or 877-542-1231.  TV coverage: Comcast Sports Southeast. Radio: WRFC (960 …

• Photos (1)