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Georgia defensive linemen Mykel Williams (13) and Jalen Carter (88) celebrate during the win against Tennessee. (TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics)

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Georgia’s defense rises to the occasion against Tennessee

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Tennessee entered Saturday’s matchup against Georgia ranked No. 1 nationally in scoring offense (49.4 points per game) and total offense (530.1 yards per game).

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) celebrates after picking up a fumble against Tennessee.

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Georgia to defend No. 1 in Bulldogs vs. Miss State Bulldogs battle

Brendan Koerner

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

After the Georgia Bulldogs and a deafening Sanford Stadium crowd silenced the critics with a convincing win over Tennessee last Saturday, Georgia fans now prepare to watch their defending national champions travel to Starkville, Miss., this weekend.

Putnam County head coach Shaun Pope talks to his players after a Region 4-AAA win over Josey earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Pope to face familiar foe in first round

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Putnam County head coach Shaun Pope will face a familiar opponent Friday as the War Eagles play host to Toombs County in the first round of the Class AA playoffs. Pope served as an assistant under Bulldogs’ head coach Richie March before arriving in Putnam County.

CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

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CUP SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Phoenix Raceway • Phoenix Raceway is a 1-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

WINNER: TY GIBBS

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XFINITY PLAYOFFS

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

• Saturday’s DEAD ON TOOLS 250 Martinsville Speedway Ty Gibbs took no prisoners Saturday with a race-winning move that dramatically altered the composition of the Xfinity Series Championship 4 field.

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)

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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.

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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.

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2022 TRUCK SERIES STANDINGS

News Staff

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Rank/Driver Points 1 Zane Smith #38 4000 2 Chandler Smith #18 4000 3 Ty Majeski #66 4000 4 Ben Rhodes #99 4000 5 J.H.

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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

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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.

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