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Gatewood quarterback Ames Johnson (10) scrambles behind his offensive line during the GIAA Class AA semifinal game Nov. 25, against Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Macon. DAWN SINCLAIR/Staff

Gatewood quarterback Ames Johnson (10) scrambles behind his offensive line during the GIAA Class AA semifinal game Nov. 25, against Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Macon. DAWN SINCLAIR/Staff

FOOTBALL: Gators’ season ends with 43-14 loss to CFCA

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Gatewood Gators looked good early but just couldn’t keep pace with the No.1ranked Lancers of Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) Friday night in Macon.
Keyni Crawford (4) brings the ball up the court against Hancock Central. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Keyni Crawford (4) brings the ball up the court against Hancock Central. ARELLA CASH/Staff

BASKETBALL: War Eagles gut out two wins to start season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team started its 2022-23 season on a high note last week with two wins over Northside (Columbus) and Hancock Central. First, the War Eagles traveled to McDonough to defeat the Northside Patriots 68-61 at Union Grove High School on a neutral court.
Loran Smith, Columnist

Loran Smith, Columnist

SMITH: Bowl games

Loran Smith
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
With the expansion of the playoffs, more bowl games, hopefully, will become more involved. After the support the holiday bowls have extended to colleges over the years, the institutions of higher learning should never be guilty of giving the bowls back of the hand treatment.
Georgia senior quarterback Stetson Bennett did enough in his last appearance on Dooley Field to beat Georgia Tech last Saturday in Athens. HUNTER PEACOCK/Contributed

Georgia senior quarterback Stetson Bennett did enough in his last appearance on Dooley Field to beat Georgia Tech last Saturday in Athens. HUNTER PEACOCK/Contributed

Bulldogs back in Atlanta for SEC Championship

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
For the second-straight year, the Georgia Bulldogs are heading back to the SEC Championship game. After beating in-state rival Georgia Tech 37-14 last Saturday, Georgia now could capture something it hasn’t been able to since 2017: an SEC title.
Banks led Putnam County in scoring last year during his junior campaign. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Banks led Putnam County in scoring last year during his junior campaign. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Banks signs with Georgia Southern

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Eren Banks put pen to paper last week and signed to play at Georgia Southern University.The Putnam County basketball star is now officially an Eagle after signing his letter of intent.“I’m really excited,” Banks told The Eatonton Messenger.
T. Michael Stone, Reporter

T. Michael Stone, Reporter

STONE: Abracadabra! Alakazam! And voila, magic!

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
“A book is made from a tree. It is an assemblage of flat, flexible parts (still called “leaves”) imprinted with dark-pigmented squiggles. One glance at it and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for thousands of years.
Dylan Sinclair (18) tries to break free from a couple of defenders. CONTRIBUTED/Dawn Sinclair

Dylan Sinclair (18) tries to break free from a couple of defenders. CONTRIBUTED/Dawn Sinclair

SEMIFINALS BOUND: Gatewood wins, advances to playoff semi-finals

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
No.5-ranked Gatewood traveled to Augusta on Nov. 18, for its opening playoff game against No. 4 Augusta Prep Day (APD). The Gators returned to Eatonton with a 38-27 victory and a semi-finals date with top-ranked Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA), Friday night in Macon.
Members of the PCHS Cheer team hold up the Region 4-AA trophy.

Members of the PCHS Cheer team hold up the Region 4-AA trophy.

CHEER: Lady Eagles finish season

Arella Cash
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Putnam County High School’s cheer season came to an end on Nov. 11, following the 2022 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Competition Cheerleading State Championships at the Macon Centreplex.
Big Blue takes the prize at fishing tournament

Big Blue takes the prize at fishing tournament

OUTDOORS: Big Blue takes the prize at fishing tournament

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The Middle Georgia Catfish Anglers tournament trail ended its 2022 season this past weekend and the biggest catch seemed to be a surprise to the angler, even though he’s caught his share of monster catfish over the years. Jeff Fuss and Kenny Scott took First Place/ Big Fish/Pig Pot in the Nov.
McIntosh runs wild on a career day in Lexington

McIntosh runs wild on a career day in Lexington

McIntosh runs wild on a career day in Lexington

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
No. 1 Georgia turned to running back Kenny McIntosh to carry the load Saturday. The senior had a career game as the Bulldogs defeated Kentucky 16-6 to wrap up SEC play. McIntosh rushed for a careerhigh 143 yards on 19 attempts with Georgia’s only TD in the win.
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