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Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) leaps forward to successfully block a point-after-touchdown attempt by Briarwood kicker Trey Cotton. (Ball is directly behind the shoulders of Jackson Hewatt (3). DAWN SINCLAIR

Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) leaps forward to successfully block a point-after-touchdown attempt by Briarwood kicker Trey Cotton. (Ball is directly behind the shoulders of Jackson Hewatt (3). DAWN SINCLAIR

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FOOTBALL: Gators’ missed opportunities benefit Bucs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Gatewood Gators visited Briarwood Academy Friday night in Warrenton, where they fell 22-13 to the hometown Buccaneers.
T. Michael Stone Reporter

T. Michael Stone Reporter

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STONE: Moe, Larry, the cheese! Moe, Larry, the cheese!

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to the light. Double, double toil and trouble: Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. – Shakespeare, Macbeth Warning: The following column may contain pop culture references you have to Google.
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/Staff

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/Staff

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FOOTBALL: War Eagles pound Bulldogs in region opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Putnam County opened 2022 region play with a massive home victory over Butler this past Friday. The War Eagles (3-1, 1-0 Region 4-AA) pounded the Bulldogs 44-0 at Al Reaves Field. “We cleaned up some things, but honestly, we’ve still got to get better.
The Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), which serves children in foster care in Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam and Wilkinson Counties, held its 19th annual Swing a Club for CASA golf tournament Sept. 8, at the Bear’s Best course in Suwanee. Pictured with one of the participating foursomes are members of the Ocmulgee CASA staff, (l-r): Suzanne Mathis, Lori Muggridge, Dana Lowe and Elaine Odom. CONTRIBUTED

The Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), which serves children in foster care in Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam and Wilkinson Counties, held its 19th annual Swing a Club for CASA golf tournament Sept. 8, at the Bear’s Best course in Suwanee. Pictured with one of the participating foursomes are members of the Ocmulgee CASA staff, (l-r): Suzanne Mathis, Lori Muggridge, Dana Lowe and Elaine Odom. CONTRIBUTED

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Golfing for a good cause

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Bubba Wallace, driver of the #45 ROOT Insurance Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway Sunday. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Bubba Wallace, driver of the #45 ROOT Insurance Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway Sunday. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

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Playoffs? Playoffs? Bubba steals the spotlight at Kansas

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Driving the same car number that carried teammate Kurt Busch to victory in the May race at Kansas Speedway, Bubba Wallace claimed a dramatic win at the same track in Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400, the second event in the first round of the Cup Series Playoffs.
XFINITY RECAP

XFINITY RECAP

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XFINITY RECAP

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
• Saturday’s KANSAS LOTTERY 300 Kansas Speedway In what is turning out to be a banner season for Noah Gragson, the driver of the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet scored his fifth Xfinity victory of the year in Saturday’s rain-shortened Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway.
WINNER: JOHN HUNTER NEM

WINNER: JOHN HUNTER NEM

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TRUCKS PLAYOFF 2ND

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
• 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

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CUP PLAYOFFS: 3RD RACE BASS PRO SHOP NIGHT RACE

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
• 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

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Stone: The natural progression of a football fan

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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.

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FOOTBALL: Gators fall short on comeback attempt

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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.
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