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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
Brock Bowers (19) jumps up and makes an incredible catch just before going out-of-bounds near the goal line. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

Brock Bowers (19) jumps up and makes an incredible catch just before going out-of-bounds near the goal line. KAYLA RENIE/UGA Athletics

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Bulldogs prepare for Tigers in Columbia

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 29, 2022
After what some Bulldog fans may call a “lackluster” 39-22 victory over the Golden Flashes of Kent State, the Georgia Bulldogs football team (4-0, 2-0 SEC) looks ahead to its second conference game of the season. The Bulldogs will travel to Columbia, Mo.
Gatewood’s Evan Bennett begins his leap toward the end zone to score the Gators’ lone touchdown Sept. 23, in a 42-7 loss to the visiting Pacelli Vikings. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Evan Bennett begins his leap toward the end zone to score the Gators’ lone touchdown Sept. 23, in a 42-7 loss to the visiting Pacelli Vikings. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Pacelli pours it on over Gatewood

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 29, 2022
From the opening kickoff it was obvious, last Friday just wasn’t going to be the Gatewood Gators’ night. A good, deep kick by Gators junior Jayden Daniel sent the ball to St.
Putnam County’s Emma Patrick placed fi rst overall in the middle school Girls’ 3K run Sept. 21, at the 2022 Redskin Invitational hosted by Social Circle High School. At 13 minutes, 16 seconds, Patrick fi nished more than 41 seconds ahead of second-place McKenna Thacker, with Zoe McLeroy third. Raegan Ogden was Putnam’s next runner at 18th of 50 in the race, with Leland Fordham, Lily Armistead, and Morgan Harris also fi nishing to help PCMS to a 4th place team result. With five runners in the top 10, Lake Oc

Putnam County’s Emma Patrick placed fi rst overall in the middle school Girls’ 3K run Sept. 21, at the 2022 Redskin Invitational hosted by Social Circle High School. At 13 minutes, 16 seconds, Patrick fi nished more than 41 seconds ahead of second-place McKenna Thacker, with Zoe McLeroy third. Raegan Ogden was Putnam’s next runner at 18th of 50 in the race, with Leland Fordham, Lily Armistead, and Morgan Harris also fi nishing to help PCMS to a 4th place team result. With five runners in the top 10, Lake Oc

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XC: Patrick leads Putnam Cross Country results

Arella Cash
Thursday, September 29, 2022
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OUTDOORS: Another year, another spoon article!

James K. Pressley
Thursday, September 29, 2022
It’s almost that time folks. It’s almost here. Spoon time! If by now you don’t know that fishing a spoon is a favorite tactic of mine, you might live under a rock. I don’t think I’ve written more about any other tactic or technique.
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