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WINNER: JOHN HUNTER NEM

WINNER: JOHN HUNTER NEM

TRUCKS PLAYOFF 2ND

• Friday’s KANSAS LOTTERY 200 Kansas Speedway With less than a lap le§ in Friday night’s Kansas Lottery 200 at Kansas Speedway, John Hunter Nemechek passed Carson Hocevar and spoiled one of the unlikeliest long-shot gambles in the history of the Truck Series.
CUP PLAYOFFS: 3RD RACE

CUP PLAYOFFS: 3RD RACE

CUP PLAYOFFS: 3RD RACE BASS PRO SHOP NIGHT RACE

• Located in Northeast Tennessee in the town of Bristol, Bristol Motor Speedway is a legendary NASCAR short-track nicknamed The Last Great Colosseum for its epic battles and Roman-like architecture. The stadium-like structure serves as a versatile multi-use venue.
The natural progression of a football fan

The natural progression of a football fan

Stone: The natural progression of a football fan

Don’t worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon. – John Madden Before we get started, I want to announce that I am 4.8 pounds away from pizza. I recently set myself a weight-loss goal that when reached will allow me to reward myself with something other than mushrooms and mung beans.
Quarterback Ames Johnson (10) opened the scoring for Gatewood with a 67-yard run in the 2nd quarter.

Quarterback Ames Johnson (10) opened the scoring for Gatewood with a 67-yard run in the 2nd quarter.

FOOTBALL: Gators fall short on comeback attempt

After mounting a valiant second-half effort, the Gatewood Gators came just two points short of completing an unexpected comeback on Sept. 9, as the Raiders from Southland Academy held on to take a 35-33 win back home to Americus.
Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/File photo

FOOTBALL: Peters leads War Eagles in Jasper County rout

Putnam County got back in the win column Friday with a 42-13 victory over Jasper County. The War Eagles’ offensive explosion was led by senior running back Tamarion Peters, who recorded a hat trick, rushing for three touchdowns and a total of 126 yards. Peters averaged 9.
PCHS volleyball battles Baldwin and Davidson

PCHS volleyball battles Baldwin and Davidson

VOLEYBALL: PCHS battles Baldwin and Davidson

To start off Labor Day week, Putnam County High School’s varsity volleyball team hosted Baldwin County High School on Sept. 6, along with Davidson Fine Arts High School. Both opponents presented fierce battles against the Lady Eagles, with Putnam first facing the Davidson girls from Augusta.
Bulldogs shift focus to South Carolina

Bulldogs shift focus to South Carolina

Bulldogs shift focus to South Carolina

Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) will now shift focus to South Carolina (1-1, 0-1 SEC) after defeating FCS opponent Samford 33-0 in its home opener last Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Meanwhile, No. 10 Arkansas defeated the Gamecocks 44-30 this past weekend.
The popping cork

The popping cork

The popping cork

That title right there just divided half the fishing world! Oh, what power! What absolute fear and awe this little thing can wield. Speckled trout and red fish, triple tail, tarpon, white bass, stripers, and even largemouth bass all fall to this rig. So, let me ask you something?