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Senior linebacker Nolan Smith (4) chases after Ducks’ quarterback Bo Nix (10) as he scrambles out of the pocket and toward the right sideline. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Senior linebacker Nolan Smith (4) chases after Ducks’ quarterback Bo Nix (10) as he scrambles out of the pocket and toward the right sideline. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Bo knows: ‘they’re just really good’

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Even after transferring out of the SEC West last season, long-time Auburn Tiger and now Oregon Ducks’ quarterback Bo Nix would have to face his foe from the East once again: the Georgia defense. In last Saturday’s game against the No.
Kaydence Hodges in to close the game for the Lady Eagles.

Kaydence Hodges in to close the game for the Lady Eagles.

SOFTBALL: PCHS dominates Glen Hills

Arella Cash
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
With their first month of play coming to an end, the Putnam County High School Lady Eagles softball team enjoyed a good day on Aug. 30, scoring a 17-1 win over Glen Hills in a short game.
Lawson Wooten (15) goes up to make the catch for Gatewood that extended their lead late in the first half. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lawson Wooten (15) goes up to make the catch for Gatewood that extended their lead late in the first half. IAN TOCHER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Gators stomp Crusaders in 2022 season opener

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Gatewood Schools got its 2022 football season off to a great start Friday night, winning 50-29 in a non-conference game over the visiting Trinity Christian Crusaders from Dublin. Still, Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff was left looking for more.
DJ Bland (4), Jalon Kilgore (23) and Tyson Waller (11) lead the War Eagles onto the field. ARELLA CASH/Staff

DJ Bland (4), Jalon Kilgore (23) and Tyson Waller (11) lead the War Eagles onto the field. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles’ defense shines in debut

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Putnam County relied on its defense Friday night to defeat Baldwin 23-14 in the 2022 season opener. The War Eagles (1-0) flew all over the field, making tackles and wreaking havoc on the Braves (0-2) in their victory.
Winslette reaches career milestone

Winslette reaches career milestone

FOOTBALL: Winslette reaches career milestone

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Charles Winslette is already a Putnam County football legend, but his career reached new heights last Friday. Winslette won the 350th game of his career (combined as a head and assistant coach), as the Putnam War Eagles bested the Baldwin Braves, 23-14 in their 2022 season opener.
The Putnam girls placed three runners in the top 20. CONTRIBUTED

The Putnam girls placed three runners in the top 20. CONTRIBUTED

XC: PCHS cross country girls impress in season opener

Arella Cash
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Putnam County High School cross country team participated in its first official meet of the season on Aug. 25 in Augusta. Two members of the PCHS girls’ team placed in the top 10.
Lily Frisch gets some time behind the plate against the Lainey team.

Lily Frisch gets some time behind the plate against the Lainey team.

Patience key for Lady Eagles in softball win

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
An important part of softball is the battle at the plate to get a big hit, and the player to get on base or move a runner. But Aug. 23, when the Putnam County Lady Eagles went to bat against Lainey County High, the game turned into a display of patience and restraint in order to ultimately succeed.
Coach Francisco Aguirre Arancibia rallies his team to victory.

Coach Francisco Aguirre Arancibia rallies his team to victory.

Volleyball contributes to PCHS series of wins

News Staff
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Story and Photos by Arella Cash Eatonton Messenger Putnam County High School’s (PCHS) Varsity volleyball posted plenty of wins last week, a great turnaround for the program compared to its bumpy start to the season just a few days earlier.
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