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Eren Banks (1) was Putnam County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging over 20 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Eren Banks (1) was Putnam County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging over 20 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Three War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Putnam County boys basketball team recently had three players earn All-Region 4-AA honors. War Eagle senior Eren Banks and junior Landon Bonner were named to the Region 4-AA First Team. Meanwhile, senior Keyni Crawford was named to the Region 4-AA Second Team.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

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Pressley: It’s time to review boating etiquette

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
As we enter into the boating season, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss how we interact and behave on the water as well as on our way to and from the lake! This is not a touchy subject. It is just a subject we avoid because in this day and time of course we cannot offend anyone.
Wilson Moore (10) gets set from the bump as he prepares to deliver a pitch. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Wilson Moore (10) gets set from the bump as he prepares to deliver a pitch. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators pick up two wins, lose a close one

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Gatewood Gators were able to capture their first win of the baseball season on Feb. 27 against Stratford Academy in a 5-1 victory. However, they came up just short against Pinewood Christian in a 9-8 loss the next day.
Carolyn Thomas gets a return in a doubles match victory with partner Cadence Fox. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Carolyn Thomas gets a return in a doubles match victory with partner Cadence Fox. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Young Lady Eagles get a feel for winning

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Putnam County’s Lady Eagles faced a short-handed Laney team in tennis on Feb. 28, leading to forfeit points in what turned out to be a rout. The Lady Eagles needed only one match to win due to the forfeit but did more than that, winning 5-0 overall.
The No. 4 seed Gatewood Gators (22-4) will take on top-seed Central Fellowship Christian Academy (26-1) on Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Final Four of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The No. 4 seed Gatewood Gators (22-4) will take on top-seed Central Fellowship Christian Academy (26-1) on Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Final Four of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Gators take ‘next step,’ advance to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is having one of its best seasons in program history. The Gators added to their success Saturday with a huge victory over Citizens Christian Academy (CCA), sending them to the semifinal round of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs.
Senior Eren Banks (1) drives the lane against a Toombs County defender in the War Eagles’ first-round win last Tuesday. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Senior Eren Banks (1) drives the lane against a Toombs County defender in the War Eagles’ first-round win last Tuesday. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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War Eagles fall to Dodge County in double OT thriller

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Putnam County’s season could not have ended in a more dramatic, though disappointing way. In the second round of the Class AA state playoffs, Dodge County edged out the War Eagles 85-82 in double overtime as Heaven Carson nailed a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left.
T. Michael Stone/Reporter

T. Michael Stone/Reporter

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Smith: That’s just the way it is

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
I’m ridin’ out on a Southbound train Just a Romeo in the pouring rain But hey baby, that’s the way it goes First your money, then your clothes Songwriters Jude Cole & George Michael Green Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred’s pitch clock has arrived, and it’s already had an impact on an Atlanta...
Gatewood’s Anna Williamson (22) had several strong outings during the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gatewood’s Anna Williamson (22) had several strong outings during the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Gators’ up-and-down season comes to an end

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team had an up-and-down season in 2022-23 and it ended last week in the second round of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs.
James K. Pressley/Photo

James K. Pressley/Photo

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Outdoors: Tackle tips for lakes Sinclair and Oconee

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
I’ve been thinking that we probably should discuss a few tackle tips for stripers, hybrids, and whites for our two lakes. Our tactics and techniques are similar, but a few of us have developed things that help us catch more and better fish on Lakes Sinclair and Oconee in particular.
Loran Smith, Columnist

Loran Smith, Columnist

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Smith: Todd Monken leaves UGA after building legacy

Loran Smith
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
While I didn’t resort to keeping a tally sheet, I must have been asked three dozen times or more if I thought Todd Monken would be leaving Georgia for the National Football League. The answer was that I had no idea; and furthermore, that nobody except the coach himself knew.
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