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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway Sunday. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway Sunday. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Plenty of pre-final drama at Martinsville

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Christopher Bell had another miracle in his pocket, but Ross Chastain stole the show with a scarcely believable video-game move in the final corners of the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. For the second time in as many rounds in the Cup Series Playoffs, Bell won a race he had to win.

2022 CUP SERIES STANDINGS

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Rank/Driver Points 1 J. Logano Ford 5000 2 C. Bell Toyota 5000 3 R. Chastain Chevy 5000 4 C. Elliott Chevrolet 5000 5 D. Hamlin Toyota 2350 6 W. Byron Chevrolet 2339 7 K. Larson Chevrolet 2316 8 R. Blaney Ford 2300 9 D. Suárez Chevrolet 2259 10 C. Briscoe Ford 2244 11 A.

2022 XFINITY SERIES STANDINGS

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Rank/Driver Points Rank/Driver Points 1 Noah Gragson #9 4000 2 Ty Gibbs #54 4000 3 Justin Allgaier #7 4000 4 Josh Berry #8 4000 5 AJ Allmendinger #16 2297 6 Austin Hill #21 2245 7 Sam Mayer #1 2231 8 Daniel Hemric #11 2191 9 Brandon Jones #19 2189 10 Riley Herbst #98 2167 11 Ryan Sieg #39...
Gatewood defenders Sean Harvey (17) and Evan Bennett (7) converge on a Piedmont Academy ball carrier Oct. 28, with Ben Brannen (2) ready to join in if necessary at Sammons Field in Eatonton. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Gatewood defenders Sean Harvey (17) and Evan Bennett (7) converge on a Piedmont Academy ball carrier Oct. 28, with Ben Brannen (2) ready to join in if necessary at Sammons Field in Eatonton. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Cougars’ comeback concerning for Gators

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Gatewood Gators held a slim 28-26 advantage at the end of three quarters in Eatonton Friday night, but their grip slipped in the fourth, allowing the Piedmont Academy Cougars to take a 42-28 win home to Monticello.
The end is near

The end is near

The end is near

Lance
Thursday, November 3, 2022
“The future is uncertain, but the end is always near.” – Jim Morrison The future is for sure, uncertain, for several area high school football teams heading into the month of November. This Friday marks the end of the regular season in GHSA and GIAA.
Jalon Kilgore (23) celebrates with teammates after his game-tying TD late in the fourth quarter against Laney on Friday night. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Jalon Kilgore (23) celebrates with teammates after his game-tying TD late in the fourth quarter against Laney on Friday night. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Late TD pushes Putnam past Laney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Putnam County faced a 4th-and-5 situation against Laney late in the fourth quarter last Friday. The War Eagles were trailing the Wildcats 26-20 with just over a minute left.
Bulldogs’ tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs into the end zone after making a bobbling-catch over a Florida defender during last Saturday’s game. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Bulldogs’ tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs into the end zone after making a bobbling-catch over a Florida defender during last Saturday’s game. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Bulldogs’ Bowers praised following Florida win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers had a career day last week against Florida. The sophomore pass catcher hauled in five receptions for a career-high 154 yards and a TD on Saturday in the top-ranked Bulldogs’ 42-20 win over the Gators.
Wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) goes up and makes a catch between multiple Tennessee defenders in last year’s game against the Volunteers. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

Wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) goes up and makes a catch between multiple Tennessee defenders in last year’s game against the Volunteers. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

One for the ages: Georgia vs. Tennessee

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The stage is set for this Saturday’s matchup to easily end up being one of the best games ever played in Sanford Stadium when the No. 1 Bulldogs (8-0, 5-0 SEC) take on the No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers (8-0, 4-0 SEC). This will be the first time in program history that a No. 1 and No.
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