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The Gatewood softball team will lean on sophomore Lily Arthur this season, along with several other talented players from the Class of 2029. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Gatewood softball team will lean on sophomore Lily Arthur this season, along with several other talented players from the Class of 2029. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gatewood softball eyes return trip to Columbus

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Gatewood softball team may have graduated five seniors from last year’s successful squad, but head coach Dena Stancil believes the Lady Gators have the talent and experience necessary to make another deep postseason run.
Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson stood in disbelief as he walked out of the batter’s box after flying out for the final out of the Bulldogs’ 4-3 loss to Oklahoma. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson stood in disbelief as he walked out of the batter’s box after flying out for the final out of the Bulldogs’ 4-3 loss to Oklahoma. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia splits first two College World Series games

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
OMAHA, NEB. — Through two games at the College World Series, Georgia has experienced both ends of postseason baseball.
Former major leaguer and now Gatewood baseball head coach Brandon Moss has turned his team into a perennial favorite once playoff time rolls around. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Former major leaguer and now Gatewood baseball head coach Brandon Moss has turned his team into a perennial favorite once playoff time rolls around. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Moss sets high standard for Gatewood baseball

Trey Norris
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
When Gatewood hired former Major League Baseball All-Star Brandon Moss in 2021, it generated plenty of excitement about the program and what it could become under his leadership.
Elijah Dunn carries the ball for Putnam County during a padded camp in Eatonton ahead of the 2024 season. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Elijah Dunn carries the ball for Putnam County during a padded camp in Eatonton ahead of the 2024 season. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

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Dunn ready to set standard for War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Putnam County senior Elijah Dunn isn’t interested in talking about individual accolades until one thing changes.
Landon Moreno drives the baseline past a defender during a game in the 2025-26 season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Landon Moreno drives the baseline past a defender during a game in the 2025-26 season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood boys embrace fresh start under new coach

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Gatewood boys basketball team is using the summer months to build a foundation for the next chapter of its program. After spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach, Scott Dennard has taken over as head coach following Don Keiser's retirement.
Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson rounds third base after blasting the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning against Mississippi State in Game 2 of the Athens Super Regional. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson rounds third base after blasting the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning against Mississippi State in Game 2 of the Athens Super Regional. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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OMAHA BOUND!

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
ATHENS — For the first time in 18 years, Georgia baseball is headed back to Omaha.Behind a relentless offense, timely pitching, and a resilience forged through years of postseason heartbreak, the third-seeded Bulldogs swept No.
After finishing his senior year with five homers and a team leading 25 stolen bases, Ben Brannen will continue his career at Shorter University.

After finishing his senior year with five homers and a team leading 25 stolen bases, Ben Brannen will continue his career at Shorter University.

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Five Gators earn postseason recognition

Trey Norris
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Shortly after capturing a fourth-straight and fifth baseball state title in program history, Gatewood had five players receive All-Region and All-State honors.
John Underwood

John Underwood

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John Underwood

Loran Smith
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Lately, I have been remembering my longtime friend John Underwood, mainly because of a book he wrote, Death of an American Game.If you’re an old-timer who has kept up with sports with a serious bent, you are likely to have read some of John’s work.
Jeremy Banks, the younger brother of Putnam County boys’ all-time leading scorer Eren Banks, averaged 10.5 points and 3.7 rebounds last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jeremy Banks, the younger brother of Putnam County boys’ all-time leading scorer Eren Banks, averaged 10.5 points and 3.7 rebounds last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles begin summer workouts, prep for 2026-27

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
After reaching the Elite Eight last season, the Putnam County boys basketball team enters the summer facing a challenge every successful program eventually encounters: replacing key pieces.
Putnam County offensive lineman Jabius Farley (left) with a Shorter University coach last month. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County offensive lineman Jabius Farley (left) with a Shorter University coach last month. CONTRIBUTED

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Putnam’s Farley gains valuable experience at college camps

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
As he prepares for his senior season, Putnam County offensive lineman Jabius Farley is taking advantage of every opportunity to improve his game and pursue his goal of playing football at the next level.
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