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Gracie Bird (15) tries to the move the ball past a defender. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Gracie Bird (15) tries to the move the ball past a defender. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Putnam County boys, girls soccer teams claim region titles

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Putnam County High School soccer teams packed their bags for road work the past couple of weeks, culminating in both boys’ and girls’ squads winning region championships with undefeated region records.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Jackie Bradford

Loran Smith
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
March Madness to a basketball aficionado is pulsating and enrapturing – it satiates the hunger for intense competition like mana from heaven. Perhaps its appeal is so widespread because it encompasses so many hopefuls across the land.
Gates Lanzarone (28) smacks a ball through the infield in a loss to Athens Academy in Athens on Feb. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gates Lanzarone (28) smacks a ball through the infield in a loss to Athens Academy in Athens on Feb. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles finding their wings as playoffs approach

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After a tough non-region slate, Putnam County baseball has found its feet in Region 4-AA play. The War Eagles began the season 1-7 overall, with some tough losses to non-region opponents. They’re currently 7-10 entering this week and on a three-game winning streak.
Brandon Brown chases down a runner from Oconee County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Brandon Brown chases down a runner from Oconee County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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PCHS track season gets underway

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After canceled meets due to weather, the Putnam County High School War Eagles track and field team was happy to finally get its season underway on March 7, with a meet in Greene County. The boys’ 4x100 went to Putnam’s Alan Hill, DJ Bland, Sharrod White, and Jermaine Nelson with an unofficial 42.
Mike Tarrer of Georgia Bass Trail along with tournament winner John Duvall and Oskar Schlomer of The Fallen Outdoor group. CONTRIBUTED

Mike Tarrer of Georgia Bass Trail along with tournament winner John Duvall and Oskar Schlomer of The Fallen Outdoor group. CONTRIBUTED

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Bass biting at TFO charity tournament

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Some of the bigger bass in Lake Oconee were biting during the Fallen Outdoors charity fishing tournament on March 25, as each of the top-five teams caught more than 15 pounds of fish. Organized by Oskar H.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

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Pressley: Of knives and men

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
I’m one of those guys who always has a knife on them. I mean if I am up, moving, and got clothes on, there is a knife on me. Either on my belt or in my pocket. Sometimes both. A knife is something that is totally personal.
Kaden Keiser competes in one of the relay heat races for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Kaden Keiser competes in one of the relay heat races for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators working through T&F schedule

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Gatewood track-and-field teams continued their 2023 seasons last Wednesday when they hosted their third meet in as many weeks, as Trinity Christian of Dublin, Piedmont Academy, Augusta Prep, George Walton, Fullington Academy, Briarwood, Twiggs Academy, and John Hancock Academy visited the...
Lady Gators’ All-region players, junior Carly Cannon (left) and senior Anna Williamson (right). CONTRIBUTED

Lady Gators’ All-region players, junior Carly Cannon (left) and senior Anna Williamson (right). CONTRIBUTED

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Gatewood basketball players net several awards

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ and girls’ basketball programs recently celebrated their seasons with a banquet. During the event, several Gators and Lady Gators were honored for their performances on the court.
Relief pitcher John Wallace Thompson brings the heat for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Relief pitcher John Wallace Thompson brings the heat for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators feast on Cougars with back-to-back wins

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Gatewood baseball extended their winning streak to four last week. The Gators defeated Piedmont Academy 2-1 at home on March 14, and two days later, the Gators beat the Cougars 9-5 in Monticello.
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T. Michael Stone/Reporter

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Stone: And so it goes

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
I just deleted 1,221 words with the sweep of my mouse. I wish cleaning my kitchen was that easy. But the words I had chosen for this week’s column refused to cooperate with me and had to be expurgated. “Be gone, foul language,” I said as the words vanished.
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