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Monsignor Donovan's Tripp Thompson (35) tries to go over a Gators' defender last season during a game in Athens. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Monsignor Donovan's Tripp Thompson (35) tries to go over a Gators' defender last season during a game in Athens. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Keiser, Gators hope for success again in 2022-23

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Gatewood boys’ basketball program enjoyed a lot of success last season under head coach Don Keiser. The Gators went 23-4 overall and made a deep playoff run before losing to Furtah Prep in the Elite Eight. Keiser hopes to bank off last year’s promise.
Putnam County's Eren Banks (3) drives the lane against an opponent last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County's Eren Banks (3) drives the lane against an opponent last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

BASKETBALL: War Eagles set to begin 2022-23 season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 17, 2022
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team holds high expectations for its 2022-23 season. The War Eagles enter ranked No. 6 overall in Class AA, per SandysSpiel.com.
T. Michael Stone, Reporter

T. Michael Stone, Reporter

STONE: Om Mani Padme Hum, baby!

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
“To be silent the whole day long, see no newspaper, hear no radio, listen to no gossip, be thoroughly and completely lazy, thoroughly and completely indifferent to the fate of the world is the finest medicine a man can give himself.
Putnam County wide receiver DJ Bland (4) eyes down a Laney defender while trying to gain yardage downfield in a win on Friday, Oct. 28. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County wide receiver DJ Bland (4) eyes down a Laney defender while trying to gain yardage downfield in a win on Friday, Oct. 28. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles run all over Washington County

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Putnam County seniors Jalon Kilgore and Tamarion Peters rushed for over 300 yards and three TDs in a 26-13 win over Washington County during a Thursday night tilt. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, but a referee shortage in the GHSA moved it up a day.
Evan Bennett (7) breaks free to gain a few yards on the ground for Gatewood last Friday night against the Brentwood War Eagles in Sandersville. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Evan Bennett (7) breaks free to gain a few yards on the ground for Gatewood last Friday night against the Brentwood War Eagles in Sandersville. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

FOOTBALL: Brentwood beats Gatewood in regular season finale

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Gatewood ended its regular season on a down note on Nov. 4, as Brentwood’s War Eagles doubled up on them 42-21 in Sandersville. Still, head coach Jeff Ratliff is not ready to give up on his Gators; not with playoffs set to start Nov.
Georgia defensive linemen Mykel Williams (13) and Jalen Carter (88) celebrate during the win against Tennessee. (TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics)

Georgia defensive linemen Mykel Williams (13) and Jalen Carter (88) celebrate during the win against Tennessee. (TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics)

Georgia’s defense rises to the occasion against Tennessee

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Tennessee entered Saturday’s matchup against Georgia ranked No. 1 nationally in scoring offense (49.4 points per game) and total offense (530.1 yards per game).
Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) celebrates after picking up a fumble against Tennessee.

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) celebrates after picking up a fumble against Tennessee.

Georgia to defend No. 1 in Bulldogs vs. Miss State Bulldogs battle

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
After the Georgia Bulldogs and a deafening Sanford Stadium crowd silenced the critics with a convincing win over Tennessee last Saturday, Georgia fans now prepare to watch their defending national champions travel to Starkville, Miss., this weekend.
Putnam County head coach Shaun Pope talks to his players after a Region 4-AAA win over Josey earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County head coach Shaun Pope talks to his players after a Region 4-AAA win over Josey earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Pope to face familiar foe in first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Putnam County head coach Shaun Pope will face a familiar opponent Friday as the War Eagles play host to Toombs County in the first round of the Class AA playoffs. Pope served as an assistant under Bulldogs’ head coach Richie March before arriving in Putnam County.
CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Phoenix Raceway • Phoenix Raceway is a 1-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.
WINNER: TY GIBBS

WINNER: TY GIBBS

XFINITY PLAYOFFS

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
• Saturday’s DEAD ON TOOLS 250 Martinsville Speedway Ty Gibbs took no prisoners Saturday with a race-winning move that dramatically altered the composition of the Xfinity Series Championship 4 field.
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