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By Taelor Rye
In its region playoff game on Friday, November 6, the Dodge County High School Indians football team absolutely triumphed over the Savannah High School Blue Jackets 44-0.
In the first quarter, Cameron Young ran the ball for 51 yards, scoring a touchdown with 6:53 on the clock. Peyton Bush, the team’s star kicker, lived up to his record by successfully kicking the ball for an additional point; the score became 7-0.
Following Young was Kyle Glover, who – with 3:09 left in the quarter – ran the ball for six yards and scored another touchdown for a score of 13-0. Quarterback, Clint Thompson attempted a two-point conversion pass to Cade Cranford, but it was unsuccessful. [Full Story »] 

By Taelor Rye
In perhaps its most competitive game yet, the Dodge County High School Indians football team beat opponent Pierce County at the October 30 game.
The game, which took place on Indians’ senior night, was the last regular game of the season.
In the first quarter, Cameron Young ran the ball for 49 yards, scoring a touchdown with 10:07 on the clock. Peyton Bush followed Young’s touchdown with a successful kick, and the score became 7-0. However, Pierce scored a touchdown with 7:27 left, also with a good kick. The score was 7-7. [Full Story »] 

By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Indians football team beat Cook County with a final score of 21-14 at the pairing’s game on Friday, October 23.
The first quarter saw little action, as Cameron Young, who ran the ball for six yards with 3:44 left in the quarter, scored the only touchdown. Peyton Bush followed Young’s touchdown with a successful attempt at a point after touchdown (PAT). The score was 7-0 as the first quarter concluded.
In the second quarter, Cook’s team held its own, scoring a touchdown with 3:14 left on the clock. Their touchdown was similar to Dodge’s own, a result of a six-yard run with less than four minutes left. The score became 7-7, and the first half ended. [Full Story »] 

By Russ Ragan
The Dodge County High School Lady Indians advanced to the “Sweet 16” in the AAA state softball tournament on Wednesday, October 14 as they blasted Decatur 13 to 0 and 15 to 0 in a doubleheader. Dodge will now have to hit the road and play a doubleheader on Wednesday, October 21 at Central Carrollton, a third game, if needed would be played on Thursday, October 22 on the road. Central will enter the game ranked number six with a 21 and 9 record. They survived a major scare in the first round as they just got by a 10 and 16 Jefferson with a 1 to 0 win in the third game last Thursday. The Lady Indians come in with a 27 and 7 record and ranked seventh in AAA. These teams met twice last year in Columbus with both teams winning a game. [Full Story »] 

By Taelor Rye
Although Homecoming typically draws a large crowd and contains perhaps the most high school football anticipation of the season, the Dodge County Indians football team’s game versus Appling County saw very little scoring, as the Indians beat the Appling Pirates 7-3.
All points were scored in the first half of the game, with Dodge clinching its win with a touchdown in the first quarter. [Full Story »] 

By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County High School Indians football team defeated opponent Toombs County 51-13 at its game on Friday, October 2.
The first achievement of the game went to Peyton Bush, who successfully attempted a 21-yard field goal with 6:58 left in the first quarter. Bush’s kick gave the Indians an edge, as the score was 3-0.
Just a few minutes later, with 3:20 left on the clock, Kyle Glover ran the ball for 59 yards, scoring a touchdown and making the score 9-0. Bush earned the Indians another point after a successful kick as the score became 10-0. [Full Story »] 

By Russ Ragan
Tuesday was supposed to be the huge region showdown between the Dodge County High School Lady Indians and Pierce County. The showdown never materialized as Dodge jumped out to a 7 to 0 lead after two innings and they coasted to an 11 to 0 win. The game gives Dodge control of their own destiny as wins over Jenkins of Savannah on Saturday, 12:00 p.m. at home, and Toombs County on Monday will give Dodge a bye in the upcoming region tournament that will be held in South East Bulloch starting on October 6. Tuesday was also senior night as Kaylee Peterson and Lizzie Massingill were honored before the game. [Full Story »] 

By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County High School (DCHS) Indians football team continued its winning streak on Friday, September 25, when it defeated opponent Tattnall County 28 to 0.
In the first quarter, Kyle Glover ran the ball five yards, scoring the team’s first of four touchdowns with 8:01 left in the quarter. Peyton Bush successfully attempted a point after kick (PAT), allowing the score to become 7 to 0 in favor of the Indians. [Full Story »] 

By Russ Ragan
The Dodge County Middle School (DCMS) Lady Warriors hosted West Laurens in a game that would determine top-seed in the upcoming tournament. The game as expected was a tight one; as Dodge had to come from behind for a 4 to 2 win. The game also took a twirl into the twilight zone, more on that later in the Dodge fifth. Even though Dodge hosted either Swainsboro or Dublin on Tuesday it was expected that the Lady Warriors would win and host the semi-finals and finals this Saturday, September 26, at the Eastman-Dodge Recreation Department. [Full Story »] 

By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County Indians football team beat opponent Southeast Bulloch 31-7 at Memorial Stadium and John Marshall Peacock Field on Friday, September 18.
Dodge began taking its lead early in the first quarter, as quarterback Clint Thompson ran the ball for nine yards with 9:18 left on the clock. Combined with Peyton Bush’s successful kick, this action gave the Indians a 7-0 advantage over the Yellow Jackets. [Full Story »] 

By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County High School Indian football team defeated the Savannah High School Blue Jackets with a massive 52 points against the Blue Jackets’ mere six.
The first quarter proved to be full of neck-and-neck competition until there were only 5:27 left on the clock, when quarterback Clint Thompson passed the ball to A.J. Lampkin, who scored the game’s first touchdown. Peyton Bush followed Lampkin’s touchdown with a successful kick, making the score 7-0 in favor of the Indians. [Full Story »] 

The Dodge County Middle School Lady Warriors softball team continued to roll right along in region play as it rolled to a pair of wins. Dodge defeated East Laurens 9 to 1 in a home game last Tuesday. The Lady Warriors won a big road game on Thursday as they beat Bleckley County 5 to 1. They will host West Laurens on Tuesday, September 8, in a game that should determine the top seed in the tournament.
Dodge came to bat in a scoreless game in the first after Linzy Bowen had a pair of strikeouts. The Lady Warriors grabbed the lead in the bottom of the first. Mattie Grace Hutcheson singled to lead off and stole second. She scored on a ground out by Gracie Lewis, and Dodge had a 1 to 0 lead. Aniyah Black singled with two outs, and she scored on a Sydney Powell single for a 2 to 0 game after the first. [Full Story »] 

The Dodge County High School Lady Indians rebounded from a tough region loss to win a pair of games last week. Dodge stepped out of region play to defeat Colquitt County 5 to 3. The Lady Indians returned to region play on Thursday as they beat Tattnall County 2 to 0 in a pitchers’ duel. Dodge’s scheduled games on Saturday with Jenkins and Beach were rained out. [Full Story »] 

By Taelor Rye
The Dodge County Indians demolished the Bleckley County Royals 42-7 at home during the Indians’ first game of the 2015 football season.
Dodge’s oldest football rivalry has been with Bleckley, the only opponent competing against Dodge since the high school opened over fifty-seven years ago.
Within the past five football seasons, Bleckley has beaten Dodge four consecutive times. Last year, however, Dodge managed to overcome Bleckley’s prior streak, evidently determined to create one of its own by following up last year’s success with another win. [Full Story »]