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Jonquail Coates gains points against Washington County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Jonquail Coates gains points against Washington County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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WRESTLING: Putnam County wins on appeal at home

Arella Cash
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Putnam boys’ wrestling team was in action last Saturday, as Putnam County High School hosted an Area 4-AA wrestling tournament in the Eagles Nest, the school’s gym. Area 4-AA includes the host team, plus high schools from Butler, Glenn Hills, Josey, Laney, Washington and Westside (Augusta).
Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

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KOERNER: Magic to start the new year

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Do you believe in magic? Well, I definitely do after last weekend. As the clock struck midnight to roll the world into a new year, I was on the sideline at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Peach Bowl, and if you watched the game, you know what I’m talking about.
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) was resilient after a tough start against Ohio State. On Georgia’s last two drives of the game, Bennett completed 5-of-5 passes for 148 yards and two TDs. He also passed for 190 yards in the fourth quarter. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) was resilient after a tough start against Ohio State. On Georgia’s last two drives of the game, Bennett completed 5-of-5 passes for 148 yards and two TDs. He also passed for 190 yards in the fourth quarter. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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No. 1 Bulldogs win thriller over OSU, advance to national title game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
No. 1 Georgia overcame two double-digit deficits to defeat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Saturday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The win sends Georgia to play for its second-straight national title on Jan.
Gatewood senior Demarian Maddox received a full-ride athletic scholarship offer from Sussex County Community College in New Jersey. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Demarian Maddox received a full-ride athletic scholarship offer from Sussex County Community College in New Jersey. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Gatewood’s Maddox fulfills dreams, commits to Sussex County Community College

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Gatewood football player Demarian Maddox will remember this past Christmas for the rest of his life. The Gators’ senior learned on Dec. 25, that he had earned a chance to continue his gridiron career at Sussex County Community College in Newton, NJ.
Putnam County point guard Eren Banks (1) brings the ball up the court against Northside-Columbus in a game earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County point guard Eren Banks (1) brings the ball up the court against Northside-Columbus in a game earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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BASKETBALL: War Eagles topple Social Circle, continue region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team played on Dec. 31, in the Big South Showcase at Newton High School in Covington. The War Eagles (9-2, 2-0) defeated Social Circle 74-68 in the neutral site New Year’s Eve matchup.
Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart displays the Peach Bowl trophy after the Bulldogs secured their trip to Los Angeles to face TCU. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart displays the Peach Bowl trophy after the Bulldogs secured their trip to Los Angeles to face TCU. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

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Georgia to play TCU for national title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Georgia Bulldogs are headed to the College Football Playoff title game for a second-straight year. The No. 1-ranked Bulldogs will face No. 3 Texas Christian University (TCU) on Jan. 9, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Georgia defeated No.
Junior point guard Carly Cannon provides a dependable, veteran presence to an overall young Gators team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Junior point guard Carly Cannon provides a dependable, veteran presence to an overall young Gators team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Gators riding high after 8-2 start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team is off to a hot start under head coach Jordan Camp. The Lady Gators finished the first part of their 2022-23 season with an 8-2 record and will return to action on Jan. 5, at Thomas Jefferson Academy. Gatewood’s latest contest was Dec.
Eren Banks (1) pulls up for a shot earlier this month against Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Eren Banks (1) pulls up for a shot earlier this month against Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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BASKETBALL: War Eagles split games at Screamin’ Devils

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Putnam County played in Warner Robins in the Screamin’ Devils holiday tournament last week, where the War Eagles (8-2, 2-0) went 1-1 against Southeast Bulloch and Westside (Macon). Putnam opened with an 86-47 win over Southeast Bulloch after leading the Yellow Jackets 50-20 at the half.
The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs have taken the last three weeks to prepare for the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes for their matchup on New Year’s Eve.

The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs have taken the last three weeks to prepare for the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes for their matchup on New Year’s Eve.

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Peach Bowl preview: Bulldogs prepare for Buckeyes

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs have taken the last three weeks to prepare for the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes for their matchup on New Year’s Eve. The two elite teams will meet in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the College Football Playoff semifinal Peach Bowl game.
Strong defense against Zy’Quan Grant of Butler came from Putnam’s Eren Banks (left), Keyni Crawford (4) and Payton Ellison (0). ARELLA CASH/Staff

Strong defense against Zy’Quan Grant of Butler came from Putnam’s Eren Banks (left), Keyni Crawford (4) and Payton Ellison (0). ARELLA CASH/Staff

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BASKETBALL: War Eagles open region play with back-to-back wins

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Class 2A’s sixth-ranked Putnam County War Eagles (7-2, 2-0) knocked off Laney and Butler last week to open its Region 4-AA play. Putnam traveled to Augusta for a road test against Laney last Tuesday and came away with a 77-62 win.
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