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WINNER: NOAH GRAGSON

WINNER: NOAH GRAGSON

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XFINITY RECAP

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
• Saturday’s SPORT CLIPS HAIRCUTS VFW HELP A HERO 200, Darlington At the end of a thrilling three-car battle that wasn’t decided until the last corner of the last lap Saturday at Darlington Raceway, Noah Gragson stole a victory from Sheldon Creed and charging Kyle Larson to score his fourth win of...
Gators defenders Blake Daniel (95), Demarion Maddox (8) and Dakota Davis (30) combine to make the stop on a Cavaliers ball carrier. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Gators defenders Blake Daniel (95), Demarion Maddox (8) and Dakota Davis (30) combine to make the stop on a Cavaliers ball carrier. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

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FOOTBALL: Gators get come-from-behind win

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Following a back-and-forth battle Friday night, the visiting Gatewood Gators pulled off a 33-26 victory over the Augusta Prep Cavaliers. The win left the Gators with an unblemished record after two games this young season, while Augusta remained winless. “We’ve got a pretty inexperienced team.
T. Michael Stone Reporter

T. Michael Stone Reporter

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STONE: Can you soup up an electric car?

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
My cup holder’s happy, my tank is full. My engine’s running like a Brahma bull. My bumpers are polished and talk about luck. I just got a date with an ice cream truck. – Tow Mater, from Cars In my early 20s, I got a job working for a retail establishment called Handy Auto Parts.
Jalon Kilgore (23) hands the ball off to Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jalon Kilgore (23) hands the ball off to Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Warriors blank War Eagles in physical battle

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Oconee County left Al Reaves Field in Eatonton last Friday with a 20-0 victory over Putnam County. The War Eagles played a very physical game, but were overpowered by the Warriors, who are the No. 7-ranked team in Class AAA, per the Maxwell Ratings.
Last year’s 5K for Kaye Swamp Stomp attracted hundreds of walkers and runners to the streets of Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Last year’s 5K for Kaye Swamp Stomp attracted hundreds of walkers and runners to the streets of Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

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Time to get your stomp on!

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Next to the Dairy Festival, few events bring together as many Eatonton folks as Gatewood Schools’ annual 5K for Kaye Swamp Stomp, with this year’s race set for Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18.
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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.
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