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Coming off two bye weeks following the end of its regular season schedule, No. 20 seed Putnam County is gearing up to take on No. 13 Thomasville this Friday in a first-round playoff pairing. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Coming off two bye weeks following the end of its regular season schedule, No. 20 seed Putnam County is gearing up to take on No. 13 Thomasville this Friday in a first-round playoff pairing. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam to face powerful Thomasville offense

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Following two bye weeks, Putnam County hits the field this Friday for the first round of the state playoffs.The War Eagles finished the season with a 5-5 overall record and are the No. 20 seed in the Class A Division I power rankings. They’ll have a tough test in the round of 32 against No.
Early this season, Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff (center) held court with his players, cheerleaders, and parents of both near the 50-yard line at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Early this season, Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff (center) held court with his players, cheerleaders, and parents of both near the 50-yard line at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Warriors end Gatewood’s 2025 season

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Gatewood Gators made the long 195-mile, one-way trek last Friday to Damascus to face Southwest Georgia Academy for a playoff game. They returned to Eatonton a few hours later, however, with their season ended by a 30-18 loss to the Warriors.
Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates with teammate Dillon Bell (86) after he scored a touchdown in the second quarter against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 8. Courtesy of UGA Athletics

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates with teammate Dillon Bell (86) after he scored a touchdown in the second quarter against Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 8. Courtesy of UGA Athletics

Dawgs maul Miss State with ‘total team effort’

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
In a battle of Bulldogs, No. 5 Georgia dominated Mississippi State in all three phases of the game.The visiting Bulldogs played well on offense, defense, and special teams to pull off a 41-21 win in Starkville.
Jmari Greene was Putnam County’s leading scorer as a junior last season, averaging 18.8 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jmari Greene was Putnam County’s leading scorer as a junior last season, averaging 18.8 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles recognized as No. 1 in preseason poll

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Putnam County boys basketball team is coming off one of its best seasons in program history.The War Eagles finished their 2024-25 campaign 27-3 overall and reached the Elite Eight of Class A Division I playoffs. Last year, they started outside of SandySpiel.
In addition to his lineman duties, Gatewood senior Colt Jenkins (45) also serves as the team’s punter and delivered a couple of monster punts against Heritage, earning him Player of the Game honors from head coach Jeff Ratliff. IAN TOCHER/Staff

In addition to his lineman duties, Gatewood senior Colt Jenkins (45) also serves as the team’s punter and delivered a couple of monster punts against Heritage, earning him Player of the Game honors from head coach Jeff Ratliff. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators advance past Heritage in playoffs

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The outcome was never in doubt on Halloween night as Gatewood delivered a scary 47-13 beatdown to the visiting Heritage Hawks out of Newnan. It was an important win in the opening round of state playoffs, setting up a rematch against Southwest Georgia Academy (SGA) this Friday night in Damascus.
Putnam County football players get ready to lead the rest of the team out onto the field before the game against Lamar County on Oct. 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County football players get ready to lead the rest of the team out onto the field before the game against Lamar County on Oct. 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles seek deep playoff run

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Putnam County had a bye for the last week of the regular season and found out its playoff fate last Saturday.The War Eagles finished the season with a 5-5 record. They were named the No. 20 seed in the Class A Division I power rankings and will face No. 13 Thomasville in the first round.
Georgia’s Chauncey Bowens (33) led the team in rushing last week with 70 yards on nine attempts and a touchdown against Florida. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia’s Chauncey Bowens (33) led the team in rushing last week with 70 yards on nine attempts and a touchdown against Florida. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bowens sparks Dawgs’ win over Florida

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Chauncey Bowens provided a spark for Georgia late in the fourth quarter against Florida last week.Bowens, who was once committed to play for the Gators but flipped to the Bulldogs, scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 36-yard run to help No.
Georgia's defense will need the help of middle linebacker CJ Allen (3) to contain Mississippi State's offensive attack. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia's defense will need the help of middle linebacker CJ Allen (3) to contain Mississippi State's offensive attack. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia preps for ‘hard to beat’ Mississippi State

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
After knocking off Florida last Saturday, No. 5 Georgia will face Mississippi State on the road this week.The Bulldogs of Starkville (5-4, 1-4) got their first conference win last week, defeating Arkansas 38-35 in a thriller.
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