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Don’t do it, Rob

Don’t do it, Rob

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Don’t do it, Rob

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
You can observe a lot just by watching. Yogi Berra Last week, my column was diverted from the sports section to the editorial pages even though I included the word “baseball” in the headline to preserve my spot.
Jalon Kilgore takes the snap with Seth Boyer in protection. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Jalon Kilgore takes the snap with Seth Boyer in protection. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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PCHS football takes on Monticello in 7on7 showdown

Bailey Clark
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
The Putnam County High School (PCHS) football team took a trip to Monticello High last week to partake in a pre-season, 7-on-7 warm-up match between the two schools. Seven-on-7 is a modified football game where only seven players without full padding line up on each side of the ball.
From left, Senior Jada McDerment Senior Sara Hulsey and Junior `Lily Frisch are led in a pitching exercise by Coach McElroy during summer workouts last week.

From left, Senior Jada McDerment Senior Sara Hulsey and Junior `Lily Frisch are led in a pitching exercise by Coach McElroy during summer workouts last week.

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Jones named PCHS softball coach

Story And Photos By Arella Cash
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Softball at Putnam County High School has a new head coach.With previous experience coaching softball as an assistant at Warner Robins High School, Mollie Jones has a true passion for the sport.
The posse

The posse

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The posse

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
It has recently occurred to me that in the era of lists, internet blogs, the incessant social media barrage of what you’ve seen, been to, etc. that we probably need to set the bar for great Southern movies.
WINNER: JUSTIN ALLGAIER

WINNER: JUSTIN ALLGAIER

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XFINITY RECAP

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
• Saturday’s TENNESSEE LOTTERY 250, Nashville Superspeedway On a blindingly hot day at Nashville Superspeedway, Justin Allgaier fulfilled a dream in one of the best race cars he has ever had.
WINNER: RYAN PREECE

WINNER: RYAN PREECE

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TRUCKS RECAP

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
• Friday’s RACKLEY ROOFING 200, Nashville Superspeedway His tires chattering with age over the final few laps, Ryan Preece held off charging Zane Smith and Carson Hocevar to win Friday night’s Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville Superspeedway.
Chase Elliott leaves his mark on ‘Music City’ with a sweet burnout at Nashville Superspeedway after scoring the win in Sunday’s lightning-delayed Ally 400. (Getty Images)

Chase Elliott leaves his mark on ‘Music City’ with a sweet burnout at Nashville Superspeedway after scoring the win in Sunday’s lightning-delayed Ally 400. (Getty Images)

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In a flash, Elliott bolts to electrifying win at Nashville Superspeedway

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
In a race twice delayed by lightning, Chase Elliott stole the thunder from a contingent of Toyota drivers who showed early dominance.
Road America

Road America

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Road America

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
• Road America is a motorsport road course located near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, on Wisconsin Highway 67. It has hosted races since the 1950s. • It’s one of only a handful of road circuits in the world maintaining its original configuration being 4.048 miles (6.515 km) in length with 14 turns.
Red-and-black at heart

Red-and-black at heart

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Red-and-black at heart

Loran Smith
Thursday, June 30, 2022
David Allen was a fine defensive back as a Tennessee undergraduate who prepared for a life after football that had him eventually returning to his hometown of Athens to practice medicine. In his three varsity years, the Volunteers posted a 31-5 record that included three bowl trips.
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