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James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

OUTDOORS: Spotted bass fishing

James K. Pressley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
One of the things I truly enjoy is fishing for spotted bass. I love the fish! They are tough fighters and aggressive eaters, and they love to hit top water! With that combination, they make themselves far more appealing to me, and many like me, than any other freshwater fish.
Sammy Ford locks up with an opponent before pinning his Morgan counterpart. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Sammy Ford locks up with an opponent before pinning his Morgan counterpart. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

WRESTLING: Putnam grapplers meet with mixed results

Arella Cash
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Putnam County High School’s wrestling team competed at Sharpsburg Dec. 9-10, in the South Metro Invitational, the longest-running tournament in Georgia since its 1971 debut.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

MCCURLEY: Hey, Arthur…

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Georgia high school football season ended this past weekend with all eight classifications playing in Atlanta at Georgia State’s Center Park Stadium. I love watching high school football and I enjoy covering it.
Junior Halana Griffin (25) drives the baseline in a game against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Junior Halana Griffin (25) drives the baseline in a game against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

BASKETBALL: Lady War Eagles show mixed results

Arella Cash
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Putnam County High School 2022-23 girls’ basketball season opened Dec. 2, with a 69-40 loss at home to local rival Greene County. The Lady Eagles are playing under new head coach Derrik Arrington since the previous coach, Jerusha Hudson, retired after last season.
Freshman Matt Allen (12) is showing early promise as an offensive threat for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Freshman Matt Allen (12) is showing early promise as an offensive threat for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

BASKETBALL: Gators are rolling into mid-point of season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Gatewood boys’ basketball split games with John Hancock Academy (JHA) and GMC Prep last week, then got back on the winning track Monday night against Young Christian Academy (YAC).
War Eagles’ senior Eren Banks (1) goes up for a dunk against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/staff

War Eagles’ senior Eren Banks (1) goes up for a dunk against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/staff

BASKETBALL: War Eagles drop first game of season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
After a 5-0 start, No. 6 Putnam County lost its first varsity basketball game of the year on the road against rival Morgan County. The Bulldogs dramatically defeated the War Eagles 70-69 on Saturday. According to Putnam County head coach LaPatrick Marshall, there’s actually some upside to the loss.
Gatewood freshman Riley Roberts (3) goes in for a layup as Sarah Mansfield (2) and Eliana Tkacik (20) look on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood freshman Riley Roberts (3) goes in for a layup as Sarah Mansfield (2) and Eliana Tkacik (20) look on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

BASKETBALL: Lady Gators off to hot start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team is off to an excellent start under head coach Jordan Camp. The Lady Gators currently have an 8-1 record under Camp in her fourth year at the helm. “The season is going well,” Camp said.
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