‘One day at time’ for Titans entering 2026 campaign

  • Jon Harris Funderburke is one of several seniors for LOA who will play a key role on both sides of the ball. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Jon Harris Funderburke is one of several seniors for LOA who will play a key role on both sides of the ball. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
  • Jake McDonald enters his second season as the Titans’ full-time starting quarterback. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Jake McDonald enters his second season as the Titans’ full-time starting quarterback. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
  • LOA senior Kam Geter returns as an experienced leader for the Titans heading into the 2026 season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    LOA senior Kam Geter returns as an experienced leader for the Titans heading into the 2026 season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
  • LOA head coach Patrick Stewart enters his fifth season leading the Titans. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    LOA head coach Patrick Stewart enters his fifth season leading the Titans. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

    Lake Oconee Academy is looking to turn the page after missing the playoffs during the program’s first varsity season in 2025.

    The Titans battled through a difficult start last year, opening with nearly four consecutive weeks of road games and dealing with weather disruptions before finishing with a 2-8 overall record.

    Now, with less than two weeks until the 2026 season opener, LOA is preparing for a…