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Skyla Morris/Staff

Morris: CFP committee favors Alabama

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The College Football Playoff have returned, and millions of Americans are preparing for these next few weeks of intense competition. So, this made me think, “What’s better than kicking off the occasion with a piece about the team I despise the most?
Junior guard Journey Waller is one of the team’s leading scorers through 11 games. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior guard Journey Waller is one of the team’s leading scorers through 11 games. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Battle-tested’ Putnam girls remain undefeated

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
At the midpoint of the 2025-26 regular season, the Putnam County girls basketball team remains undefeated. The Lady War Eagles are 11-0 overall and ranked No. 1 in Class A Division I by SandysSpiel.com entering the holiday break.
Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson attempts to drive the lane in a game against Morgan County on Nov. 20. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson attempts to drive the lane in a game against Morgan County on Nov. 20. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam boys begin to gain ground

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
After a 3-3 start to the 2025-26 season, the Putnam County boys basketball team is on the rise. Heading into the holiday break, the War Eagles (7-3) have won four consecutive games since Dec. 9.“We’ve been playing well; we’ve been finding ourselves,” Putnam head coach Patrick Marshall said.
Linebacker Branan Griffin (8) brings down Oconee County quarterback Brody Hannah (2). LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Linebacker Branan Griffin (8) brings down Oconee County quarterback Brody Hannah (2). LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Five War Eagles compete in FCA All-Star game

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Putnam County had five players compete Dec. 20 at Clarke Central in the Athens Area FCA All-Star football game.
Putnam County boys senior forward Shamar McClendon goes up for a layup inside the paint. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County boys senior forward Shamar McClendon goes up for a layup inside the paint. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam boys, girls sweep Morgan

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Putnam County basketball teams swept Morgan County Saturday, Dec. 13, in Madison.The Lady War Eagles started the night with a captivating 51-48 victory over the Lady Dogs, improving to 10-0.Putnam played a solid first half, leading 30-16 at the end of it.
South Carolina defensive back and former Putnam County standout Jalon Kilgore recently declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. CONTRIBUTED

South Carolina defensive back and former Putnam County standout Jalon Kilgore recently declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam football star declares for NFL draft

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
South Carolina safety Jalon Kilgore has decided to forgo his senior season and has declared for the NFL Draft. The former Putnam County standout announced his decision Dec. 11 via his X (formerly Twitter) account.
Putnam County senior guard Jmari Greene recently surpassed 1,000 career points in a win over Jasper County on Dec. 9. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County senior guard Jmari Greene recently surpassed 1,000 career points in a win over Jasper County on Dec. 9. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam's Greene reaches career milestone

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Putnam County’s Jmari Greene recently surpassed a significant milestone in his high school basketball career. The senior War Eagle scored his 1,000th point Dec. 9 in a 76-49 home win over Jasper County.Greene entered the game against the Hurricanes just seven points shy of reaching quadruple digits.
Sophomore Harrison Harper has contributed a few points for the Gators in most games so far this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sophomore Harrison Harper has contributed a few points for the Gators in most games so far this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood basketball struggles continue

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Following a few years of leading one of the teams to beat, Gatewood basketball head coach Don Keiser is facing a new normal this season. After eight games, the Gators have a 2-6 record, with both wins coming against the same team.
Gatewood’s Lady Gators softball team gathered for a postseason banquet and awards presentation Dec. 8 at the school near downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s Lady Gators softball team gathered for a postseason banquet and awards presentation Dec. 8 at the school near downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood celebrates 2025 softball season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Gatewood softball team wrapped up its 2025 season with a banquet at the school on Dec. 8, celebrating a year of hard work and grit that delivered a 14-10 overall record.The Lady Gators made it to the Class 2A postseason, finishing their season in the Elite Eight in Columbus.
Gatewood’s 2025 senior class of football players collected most of the team’s post-season awards, including Ben Brannen (second from left), who was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and the Offensive Player of the Year. CANDI MORENO/Contributed

Gatewood’s 2025 senior class of football players collected most of the team’s post-season awards, including Ben Brannen (second from left), who was named the team’s Most Valuable Player and the Offensive Player of the Year. CANDI MORENO/Contributed

Gators awards banquet wraps up football season

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Gatewood Gators’ football season officially came to a close last Wednesday evening with the annual postseason banquet at the Eatonton-based school. The event offered a mix of pride and perspective, as head coach Jeff Ratliff reflected on his team’s 2025 campaign and handed out year-end awards.
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