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Seniors Anna Williamson (left) and Madison Hevesy compete for Gatewood in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles, with Hevesy finishing second while Williamson placed third. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Seniors Anna Williamson (left) and Madison Hevesy compete for Gatewood in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles, with Hevesy finishing second while Williamson placed third. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood continues strong track-and-field start

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Gatewood Gators boys’ and girls’ track-and-field teams got off to a good start in the first week of the season and both looked to continue their success this past Wednesday as they hosted Brentwood, Trinity Christian, Briarwood, John Hancock and Twiggs Academy.
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Smith: The return of Mike Bobo

Loran Smith
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
While I prefer never to begin any essay or treatise with anything negative, I realize that images sometimes become entrenched and often are inaccurate. Dean Martin, for example, was not an alcoholic. The glass you often saw in his hand contained apple juice.
Gatewood’s Ames Johnson hit a pair of RBI singles last week, at home against Vidalia Heritage Academy. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Ames Johnson hit a pair of RBI singles last week, at home against Vidalia Heritage Academy. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood gets two wins to even up season record

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Gatewood Gators jumped out to their first hot streak of the season with two straight wins, beating Robert Toombs Christian Academy and Vidalia Heritage Academy last week to boost their season record to 3-3.
Christian Hernandez (18) floats a header over defenders. KIM CASH/Staff

Christian Hernandez (18) floats a header over defenders. KIM CASH/Staff

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PCHS soccer continues winning ways

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Picking up where they left off last season, both Putnam County High School soccer squads are ranked number one in 2A Region 4. The boys’ team bowed out with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Vidalia in the first round of state championships last year.
Vidhi Raiyani saves a point during a match last week. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Vidhi Raiyani saves a point during a match last week. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Lady Eagles tennis serves match loss to RCTCM

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Putnam County High School Lady Eagles were ready for their final home tennis series of the regular season on March 7 versus Richmond County Technical Career Magnet (RCTCM).
The Gators have their eyes set on the April 19 region meet. CONTRIBUTED

The Gators have their eyes set on the April 19 region meet. CONTRIBUTED

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Gators working through T&F schedule

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Gatewood Gators boys and girls track-and-field season began Feb. 8, when the Gators played host to Piedmont Academy, John Hancock Academy and Twiggs Academy.
Gatewood junior Blake Callaway (3) goes up for a layup. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Gatewood junior Blake Callaway (3) goes up for a layup. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

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Gators run out of gas in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Central Fellowship Christian ended Gatewood’s season last week in the GIAA Class AA semifinals. The Lancers upended the Gators 83-55 last Thursday at Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena. “It was a great season,” Gatewood boys basketball head coach Don Keiser said.
Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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War Eagles begin region play by blanking Butler

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
After losing to Athens Academy 12-1 last Monday, Putnam County baseball bounced back with a dominant performance over Butler in its Region 4-AA opener the following day. The War Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 21-0 on their home field in Eatonton on Tuesday, Feb. 30.
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Smith: Hall of Famer Mark Richt

Loran Smith
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame inducted a blue-ribbon class this past weekend— players, coaches, and administrators—highlighted by the inclusion of former Bulldog football coach Mark Richt. The Hall has seldom honored a more popular figure in our state.
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