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Jayden Moss pitched 6.1 innings last Tuesday, striking out seven batters, and also collected three hits and two RBIs in the same game against the Broncos. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Jayden Moss pitched 6.1 innings last Tuesday, striking out seven batters, and also collected three hits and two RBIs in the same game against the Broncos. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators pick up three late-season wins

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A trio of great pitching performances powered Gatewood to three wins recently, with just one game left on its regular-season schedule.The Gators opened with a 17-3 win over Dominion Christian in Marietta last Monday, followed by a 9-2 win at home the next day over Central Georgia Arts (CGA).
Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone gets set to deliver a pitch during Game 2 of the team’s series against Jeff Davis. Trey Norris/Staff

Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone gets set to deliver a pitch during Game 2 of the team’s series against Jeff Davis. Trey Norris/Staff

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Jeff Davis sweeps War Eagles in opening round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Putnam County’s baseball season came to an early end last week, as the team dropped a pair of one-run games to Jeff Davis in the first round of GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs.There wasn’t much separating the two teams all series — just a couple of plays here and there.
Surrounded by his family and with his coaches standing behind him, Putnam County’s Johnny Bishop (center) recently signed a commitment to attend and play football for Andrew College this fall. CONTRIBUTED

Surrounded by his family and with his coaches standing behind him, Putnam County’s Johnny Bishop (center) recently signed a commitment to attend and play football for Andrew College this fall. CONTRIBUTED

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Bishop ready to ‘work for it’ at next level

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Johnny Bishop didn’t need long to know he’d found the right opportunity.After a recruiting process that picked up late, the Putnam County offensive lineman is headed to Andrew College in Cuthbert, near Columbus.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: The Masters final

Loran Smith
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A four-inch putt is not so dramatic, unless it represents 4.5 million dollars cash on the barrelhead, and untold future currencies — dollars, pounds, and euros — a second Green Jacket, prominent status in the record books, and perks unlimited.
Putnam County’s Edwin Collins in the wind-up during a region game against Lamar County earlier this month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Edwin Collins in the wind-up during a region game against Lamar County earlier this month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles embrace return to playoffs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A season built on offseason commitment and clear expectations has turned into something special for the Putnam County baseball team.After finishing second in the region behind Social Circle, the War Eagles (18-12) earned the No.
Putnam County’s Vidhi Raiyani returns a serve during match earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Vidhi Raiyani returns a serve during match earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam tennis teams seek deep playoff runs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
With the postseason finally here, the Putnam County tennis program finds itself in a position it hasn’t often occupied before — one filled with both opportunity and expectation.The boys enter the state playoffs as a No.
Gatewood’s Ben Brannen gets set to deliver a pitch during a recent game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Ben Brannen gets set to deliver a pitch during a recent game. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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REGION CHAMPS

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Gatewood’s baseball team swept its way through region play this season on the way to a fourth consecutive region title.The Gators (14-6, 4-0) defeated the Windsor Academy Knights 12-8 in Macon last Tuesday and 15-3 last Friday in Eatonton.
Gatewood head coach Tracy Harper said senior Riley Justice (24) has been one of the team’s best defenders this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gatewood head coach Tracy Harper said senior Riley Justice (24) has been one of the team’s best defenders this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Battle-tested Lady Gators eye playoffs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Despite a challenging stretch against some of the GIAA’s top competition, the Gatewood girls soccer team remains focused on growth and peaking at the right time as the fastly postseason approaches.
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