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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/File photo

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/File photo

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FOOTBALL: Peters leads War Eagles in Jasper County rout

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Putnam County got back in the win column Friday with a 42-13 victory over Jasper County. The War Eagles’ offensive explosion was led by senior running back Tamarion Peters, who recorded a hat trick, rushing for three touchdowns and a total of 126 yards. Peters averaged 9.
PCHS volleyball battles Baldwin and Davidson

PCHS volleyball battles Baldwin and Davidson

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VOLEYBALL: PCHS battles Baldwin and Davidson

Arella Cash
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
To start off Labor Day week, Putnam County High School’s varsity volleyball team hosted Baldwin County High School on Sept. 6, along with Davidson Fine Arts High School. Both opponents presented fierce battles against the Lady Eagles, with Putnam first facing the Davidson girls from Augusta.
Bulldogs shift focus to South Carolina

Bulldogs shift focus to South Carolina

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Bulldogs shift focus to South Carolina

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) will now shift focus to South Carolina (1-1, 0-1 SEC) after defeating FCS opponent Samford 33-0 in its home opener last Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Meanwhile, No. 10 Arkansas defeated the Gamecocks 44-30 this past weekend.
The popping cork

The popping cork

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The popping cork

News Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
That title right there just divided half the fishing world! Oh, what power! What absolute fear and awe this little thing can wield. Speckled trout and red fish, triple tail, tarpon, white bass, stripers, and even largemouth bass all fall to this rig. So, let me ask you something?
Alyssa Pennington finished first overall for Putnam County’s Lady Eagles varsity cross-country team. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Alyssa Pennington finished first overall for Putnam County’s Lady Eagles varsity cross-country team. ARELLA CASH/Staff

XC: Pennington and Patrick finish first for Putnam

Arella Cash
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The Putnam County girls’ cross-country running team has been racing to success this season. At almost every meet so far, Putnam runners have placed in the top 20 or even higher. Alyssa Pennington, a Putnam High freshman, brings speed and power to the team, finishing first overall Sept.
Erik Jones, driver of the #43 FOCUSfactor Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Sunday. Jones became the first nonplayoff driver to win the first postseason event since NASCAR introduced the elimination format in 2014. (Logan Riely/Getty Images)

Erik Jones, driver of the #43 FOCUSfactor Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Sunday. Jones became the first nonplayoff driver to win the first postseason event since NASCAR introduced the elimination format in 2014. (Logan Riely/Getty Images)

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Erik Jones brings the drama in return to Victory Lane

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
In a race that had more twists and turns than a Victorian melodrama, Erik Jones put the vaunted No. 43 Chevrolet back in Victory Lane for the first time since 2014.
Kansas Speedway 3 p.m. ET Sunday, USA

Kansas Speedway 3 p.m. ET Sunday, USA

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CUP PLAYOFFS: 2ND RACE HOLLYWOOD CASINO 400

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
• Kansas Speedway is a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) tri-oval race track in the Village West area near Kansas City, KS. It was built in 2001. The speedway is owned and operated by NASCAR. • Surface: Asphalt • Length: 1.5 miles (2.

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CUP PLAYOFF NOTES

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
• All postseason drivers point totals reset to 2,000, with their playoff point totals then added in ahead of the three-race Round of 16 that includes Darlington Raceway (with non-playoff driver Erik Jones winning Sunday), Kansas Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway.
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