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Putnam County High School’s Lady War Eagles were in Harris County Jan. 16, honing their wrestling skills in the annual Queen of the County tournament.

Putnam County High School’s Lady War Eagles were in Harris County Jan. 16, honing their wrestling skills in the annual Queen of the County tournament.

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Lady War Eagles wrestlers win silver, then gold

Story And Photos By Arella Cash
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Putnam County High School’s Lady War Eagles were in Harris County on Jan. 16, honing their wrestling skills in the annual Queen of the County tournament. “Hitting the road at 5:30 a.m.
Bennett is rated as a three-star prospect, according to Rivals.com, a recruiting service for high school prospects. On3 and 247Sports don’t have him rated yet.

Bennett is rated as a three-star prospect, according to Rivals.com, a recruiting service for high school prospects. On3 and 247Sports don’t have him rated yet.

Gatewood’s Bennett makes college decision

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Gatewood football player Evan Bennett has made his college decision. The rising senior announced via his personal Twitter Monday that he committed to North Carolina. Bennett, who plays linebacker and running back for the Gators, said he’s excited to be a Tarheel.
Eren Banks (1) shoots over defenders. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Eren Banks (1) shoots over defenders. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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BASKETBALL: PCHS sweeps competition with three straight wins

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Putnam County boy’s basketball team is one of the premiere Class 2A programs in the state of Georgia, and they have been proving that point with recent performances. The War Eagles played three games last week and came out on top in each of them.
Senior Brayon Farley with crucial pin for the War Eagles, sending the state match to a tiebreaking decision.

Senior Brayon Farley with crucial pin for the War Eagles, sending the state match to a tiebreaking decision.

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WRESTLING: Tie breaker decides Mat Eagles' result

Story And Photos By Arella Cash
Thursday, January 19, 2023
It all came down to a tie-breaking technicality on Jan. 14, for the Putnam County High School (PCHS) boys’ wrestling team. Over the past two weeks, the GHSA held several dual-meet wrestling state championships to find Georgia’s top high-school wrestling teams.
Gatewood senior Jackson Morris (1) drives the lane against a defender earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Jackson Morris (1) drives the lane against a defender earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Gators gear up for region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is heading into this week with only three non-region games left. The Gators (10-3) will begin league play next Tuesday (Jan. 24) against Piedmont Academy.
T. Michael Stone/Reporter

T. Michael Stone/Reporter

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STONE: The onomatological college of anthroponymic knowledge

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Tis but thy name that is my enemy -- Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Commence knowledge drop in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . . Drop! More than 27,000 men have played in the National Football League, but some were given names more interesting than others. Take Walter Achiu for instance.
Gatewood junior Eliana Tkacik (20) pushes the ball up court in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood junior Eliana Tkacik (20) pushes the ball up court in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Gators have ‘dog fight’ on their hands

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team may have started a new year but its main goal remains the same. Lady Gators’ head coach Jordan Walters, who recently changed her name after getting married, still wants her players to focus on the bigger picture, which is winning a region title.
Gatewood runner-up at Trinity Christian Invitational. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood runner-up at Trinity Christian Invitational. CONTRIBUTED

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WRESTLING: Gatewood runner-up at Trinity Christian Invitational

News Staff
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Gatewood varsity wrestling team competed against 10 other schools on Jan. 14, in the Trinity Christian Invitational at Dublin and finished as tournament runner-up after scoring 115 points.
Kamyra Akins (21) and Kadyn Dennis (13) contributed to a strong defensive night for the Lady Eagles.

Kamyra Akins (21) and Kadyn Dennis (13) contributed to a strong defensive night for the Lady Eagles.

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BASKETBALL: Lady War Eagles lose close game to Greene

Arella Cash
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Putnam County Lady War Eagles basketball team battled their counterparts from Greene County on Jan. 7 but ultimately fell to a 57-53 score. The game was tough, with Lady War Eagles and Lady Tigers players sprinting back and forth as each team struggled to gain control of the ball.
Landon Bonner (2) takes it to the hoop against Greene County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Landon Bonner (2) takes it to the hoop against Greene County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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BASKETBALL: War Eagles drop region game, bounce back with two Ws

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Putnam County dropped its first region game of the 2022-23 season last Tuesday to Westside (Augusta). However, the No. 6-ranked War Eagles bounced back from the 90-68 loss with wins over Washington County (70-57) and Greene County (86-53) to close out the week.
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