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Kilgore (23) shakes off a defender after he prances into the end zone for an eightyard TD. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kilgore (23) shakes off a defender after he prances into the end zone for an eightyard TD. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Kilgore’s four TDs powers Putnam past Glenn Hills

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Putnam County senior Jalon Kilgore had a career night last Thursday in a 48-6 win over Glenn Hills. The South Carolina commit scored four TDs, powering the War Eagles to victory over the Spartans.
Leslye Arriola (9) with dig in region match vs Laney.

Leslye Arriola (9) with dig in region match vs Laney.

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VOLLEYBALL: PCHS qualifies for post-season play

Arella Cash
Thursday, October 13, 2022
After two seasons under the direction of coach Francisco Aguirre Arancibia, the Putnam County High School volleyball program has achieved its goal of qualifying— for the first time in the history of the program—for a first-round berth in the state playoffs.
Georgia outside linebacker MJ Sherman (8) during the Bulldogs’ game against Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

Georgia outside linebacker MJ Sherman (8) during the Bulldogs’ game against Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (Photo by Tony Walsh)

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Bulldogs to host Commodores after reclaiming No. 1

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 13, 2022
A combination of a dominant Georgia performance against the Auburn Tigers and a host of other underwhelming games around college football last Saturday propelled the Bulldogs back to being the top-ranked team in the country.
Messenger editor Ian Tocher

Messenger editor Ian Tocher

Bulldogs 101: An introduction to Dawg Nation

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Thanks to my sports-reporting colleague, Lance McCurley of the Lake Oconee News, I attended my first-ever college football game last Saturday in Athens. Okay, technically, I had witnessed a few minutes of live college gridiron play before.
Sammantha Spisak is safe at home for Lady Eagles.

Sammantha Spisak is safe at home for Lady Eagles.

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SOFTBALL: Putnam County enters region playoffs

Arella Cash
Thursday, October 6, 2022
An intense trio of games to close out September placed the Putnam County High School softball team third in the Region 4-AA standings. The Lady Eagles played at home Sep.
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

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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.

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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

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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.
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