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Quarterback Branan Griffin hands the ball off to Tamarion Peters in a game earlier this season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Quarterback Branan Griffin hands the ball off to Tamarion Peters in a game earlier this season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles win with third straight shutout

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Putnam County War Eagles are rolling. After losing to Oconee County on Sept. 2, they’re now riding a four-game winning streak and haven’t been scored on in the last three. Putnam County (5-1, 2-0 Region 4-2A) closed out the month on Sept.
The Lady War Eagles talk things over with their coach.

The Lady War Eagles talk things over with their coach.

VOLLEYBALL: Mixed results for Lady Eagles

Story And Photos By Arella Cash
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Putnam County High School (PCHS) volleyball had a mix of triumph and trouble last week, leaving the team ranked fifth in the Area 4-AA region standings. The Lady Eagles faced both Laney High and Richmond County Technical Career Magnet (RCTCM) Sept. 27, in Augusta.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) and wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) will be looked upon to get the offense back on track after three sluggish starts. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) and wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) will be looked upon to get the offense back on track after three sluggish starts. ADAM WALSH/UGA Athletics

Smart: ‘We did not play well’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Top-ranked Georgia got a taste of reality Saturday on Faurot Field at Mizzou’s Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs competed in a four-quarter clash with Missouri and came out on top with a 26-22 victory. But the Tigers led Georgia until late in the contest.
Evan Bennett (7) made several strong runs for the Gators and caught a touchdown pass, but it wasn’t enough to stop the CFCA Lancers Sep.29.

Evan Bennett (7) made several strong runs for the Gators and caught a touchdown pass, but it wasn’t enough to stop the CFCA Lancers Sep.29.

FOOTBALL: Lancers remain undefeated with win over Gators

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The visiting Lancers from Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) spoiled Gatewood Schools’ homecoming game on Sep. 29, posting a 31-21 win over the Gators. The game was moved ahead one day in case of inclement weather associated with Hurricane Ian over the weekend.
T. Michael Stone Reporter

T. Michael Stone Reporter

STONE: Hexes, curses and just plain bad luck

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 29, 2022
My only feeling about superstition is that it’s unlucky to be behind at the end of the game. – Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State football coach Did you notice how effectively I put a hex on the Atlanta Braves last week?
Court date: Gatewood 10th grade student Ansleigh Hillin, 15, runs past the historic Putnam County courthouse in downtown Eatonton before eventually finishing as the womens’ class winner of Gatewood’s annual Swamp Stomp 5K. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Court date: Gatewood 10th grade student Ansleigh Hillin, 15, runs past the historic Putnam County courthouse in downtown Eatonton before eventually finishing as the womens’ class winner of Gatewood’s annual Swamp Stomp 5K. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators ‘Swamp Stomp’ Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 29, 2022
More than 120 runners started Gatewood Schools’ 14th annual 5K for Kaye Swamp Stomp on Sep. 18, with Gatewood 8th grader Cale Ferguson the first to reach the finish line precisely 22 minutes, 5.3 seconds later.
DJ Bland (4) takes a 77-yard jet sweep to the house, which was Putnam’s final score of the lop-sided 44-0 victory. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

DJ Bland (4) takes a 77-yard jet sweep to the house, which was Putnam’s final score of the lop-sided 44-0 victory. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bland pushes Putnam past Josey

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Putnam County’s DJ Bland had a big night in a 40-0 win over Josey High on Friday at Al Reaves Field. The senior wide receiver hauled in a team-high four receptions for 96 yards and two TDs. Bland also led the War Eagles in rushing yards, racking up 76 and a score on one attempt.
Anglers depart beneath an early morning fog hovering over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Anglers depart beneath an early morning fog hovering over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Vets fish Lake Oconee in charity tournament

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 29, 2022
WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures (WJVA) hosted a charity bass tournament on Sept. 24, in conjunction with Georgia Bass Trails at Sugar Creek Marina on Lake Oconee. The weather for the event was nothing short of spectacular, though it did warm up quite a bit into the afternoon.
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

Georgia defeats Golden Flashes in ugly win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Georgia’s matchup with Kent State didn’t go as planned; however, the No. 1 Bulldogs still defeated the Golden Flashes 39-22 Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Kent State (1-3) played well and kept Georgia (4-0, 1-0 SEC) off balance in all facets of the game.
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