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Gatewood sophomore Walker Roberts (3) makes a strong offensive move with the ball as his Gators teammate, Blake Callaway, follows the play. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Walker Roberts (3) makes a strong offensive move with the ball as his Gators teammate, Blake Callaway, follows the play. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Gators rout Buccanners on way to 6-2 record

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The outcome was never in doubt on Dec. 17, when the Gatewood Gators won 74-40 at home versus the Buccaneers from Briarwood Academy.
Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

Brendan Koerner, Koerner's Corner

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KOERNER: Transfer portal turned free agency

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 22, 2022
For most college football programs, the end of one regular season marks the immediate beginning of another. In years past, schools would decide on staff changes and focus on pursuing important recruits. Now, most of that has changed due to the transfer portal.
During a timeout, PCHS head coach Derrick Arrington (left) and assistant coach David Levester encourage the Lady Eagles to regroup.

During a timeout, PCHS head coach Derrick Arrington (left) and assistant coach David Levester encourage the Lady Eagles to regroup.

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BASKETBALL: Three up, three down for Lady War Eagles

Arella Cash
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Putnam County High School Lady Eagles basketball team recently faced a tough week of competition that resulted in three losses and dropped them to a 3-4 record on the season so far. It started on Dec.
Loran Smith, Columnist

Loran Smith, Columnist

SMITH: A Heisman trophy winning story

Loran Smith
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Long after this year’s Heisman celebration was over and all constituents were preparing to return home, I sat in the media room at the Marriott Marquis last weekend and reflected on a personal experience with Georgia’s first Heisman winner.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

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OUTDOORS: Spotted bass fishing

James K. Pressley
Thursday, December 22, 2022
One of the things I truly enjoy is fishing for spotted bass. I love the fish! They are tough fighters and aggressive eaters, and they love to hit top water! With that combination, they make themselves far more appealing to me, and many like me, than any other freshwater fish.
Sammy Ford locks up with an opponent before pinning his Morgan counterpart. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Sammy Ford locks up with an opponent before pinning his Morgan counterpart. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

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WRESTLING: Putnam grapplers meet with mixed results

Arella Cash
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Putnam County High School’s wrestling team competed at Sharpsburg Dec. 9-10, in the South Metro Invitational, the longest-running tournament in Georgia since its 1971 debut.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

MCCURLEY: Hey, Arthur…

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Georgia high school football season ended this past weekend with all eight classifications playing in Atlanta at Georgia State’s Center Park Stadium. I love watching high school football and I enjoy covering it.
Junior Halana Griffin (25) drives the baseline in a game against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Junior Halana Griffin (25) drives the baseline in a game against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady War Eagles show mixed results

Arella Cash
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Putnam County High School 2022-23 girls’ basketball season opened Dec. 2, with a 69-40 loss at home to local rival Greene County. The Lady Eagles are playing under new head coach Derrik Arrington since the previous coach, Jerusha Hudson, retired after last season.
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