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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.
Freshman Matt Allen (12) is showing early promise as an offensive threat for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Freshman Matt Allen (12) is showing early promise as an offensive threat for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Gators are rolling into mid-point of season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Gatewood boys’ basketball split games with John Hancock Academy (JHA) and GMC Prep last week, then got back on the winning track Monday night against Young Christian Academy (YAC).
War Eagles’ senior Eren Banks (1) goes up for a dunk against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/staff

War Eagles’ senior Eren Banks (1) goes up for a dunk against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/staff

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BASKETBALL: War Eagles drop first game of season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
After a 5-0 start, No. 6 Putnam County lost its first varsity basketball game of the year on the road against rival Morgan County. The Bulldogs dramatically defeated the War Eagles 70-69 on Saturday. According to Putnam County head coach LaPatrick Marshall, there’s actually some upside to the loss.
Gatewood freshman Riley Roberts (3) goes in for a layup as Sarah Mansfield (2) and Eliana Tkacik (20) look on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood freshman Riley Roberts (3) goes in for a layup as Sarah Mansfield (2) and Eliana Tkacik (20) look on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Gators off to hot start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team is off to an excellent start under head coach Jordan Camp. The Lady Gators currently have an 8-1 record under Camp in her fourth year at the helm. “The season is going well,” Camp said.
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OUTDOORS: A good time to fish on Lake Sinclair

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Lake Sinclair is fishing amazingly well right now! I mean if you guys aren’t fishing Sinclair for stripers, hybrids, and whites you are seriously missing out. Drop the bass stuff and pick up a spoon or a mini-Mack and get to it, folks!
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after Georgia’s win in the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after Georgia’s win in the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

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2022 SEC CHAMPIONS: Bennett tames Tigers in SEC title game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett delivered when it mattered most against LSU. The super senior tossed a season-high four passing TDs in a 50-30 win over the Tigers that also secured the 2022 SEC Championship and maintained the Bulldogs’ undefeated status for the year.
T. Michael Stone, Reporter

T. Michael Stone, Reporter

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SMITH: The intersection of Memory Lane and Recollection Road

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 8, 2022
You, who are on the road Must have a code that you can live by And so, become yourself Because the past is just a goodbye – Graham Nash The traffic light at the intersection of Memory Lane and Recollection Road is red, so I’ll crank out a column while we wait.
Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0), Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13), Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) during the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Kayla Renie)

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0), Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13), Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) during the 2022 SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo by Kayla Renie)

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Back in the Benz: Georgia vs. Ohio State in Peach Bowl

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The 2022 college football season can best be described as unpredictable. Historical powerhouses like Clemson and Alabama lost multiple regular-season games, so both are out of the College Football Playoffs.
Lily Frisch starts her match against a Lamar County opponent. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Lily Frisch starts her match against a Lamar County opponent. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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WRESTLING: War Eagles start season strong

Arella Cash
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Putnam County High School wrestling team traveled on Nov. 29, to face former region foe, Lamar County, in Barnesville. The Trojans of Lamar are five-time region champions and defeated Putnam 72-9 last year in the region finals.
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