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Before the Rock Lobsters’ home opener Oct. 25, the team observed a moment of silence in honor of Orca Wiesblatt, a teammate killed one month earlier in a car accident in Canada. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Before the Rock Lobsters’ home opener Oct. 25, the team observed a moment of silence in honor of Orca Wiesblatt, a teammate killed one month earlier in a car accident in Canada. IAN TOCHER/Staff

PSN to broadcast Rock Lobsters games

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Athens Rock Lobsters will soon hit television screens from Atlanta to Augusta through a three-year broadcast partnership with Peachtree Sports Network (PSN). The network will showcase nine home games live and free-to-air throughout the 2025–26 season.
Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) gets set to fire a pass as his teammates provide him a clean pocket to throw from. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) gets set to fire a pass as his teammates provide him a clean pocket to throw from. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Hurricanes blow through War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Putnam County has struggled to close out games this year and again couldn’t do so last Friday against Jasper County in its regular-season finale. After trailing the Hurricanes 14-7 at the half, the War Eagles were outscored 14-3 in the final two quarters, losing 28-10.
Gatewood lineman Sawyer Adkinson (30) had a strong showing for Gatewood on both sides of the ball against Brentwood, earning him Player of the Week honors from head coach Jeff Ratliff. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood lineman Sawyer Adkinson (30) had a strong showing for Gatewood on both sides of the ball against Brentwood, earning him Player of the Week honors from head coach Jeff Ratliff. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Brentwood beats Gatewood; playoffs up next

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Gatewood’s regular season came to a somewhat predictable end Friday night in Eatonton, as top-ranked Brentwood (9-1, 5-0) won 48-10 over the hometown Gators (3-7, 2-3).
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Hedges are a-hummin’

Loran Smith
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Since fall 1956, it has been my good fortune to have missed only one Georgia game between the hedges — and that was owing to military duty in 1962.
including sophomore Nate Frazier (3). COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

including sophomore Nate Frazier (3). COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Bulldogs hope offensive strides continue against Gators

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Georgia enters Saturday’s rivalry game against Florida coming off one of its best offensive performances of the season versus Ole Miss.The Bulldogs piled up a season-high 510 yards of total offense and a second-best 43 points in last week’s win over the Rebels.
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. COURTESY OF UF ATHLETICS

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway drops back to pass in a game earlier this season. COURTESY OF UF ATHLETICS

Lagway could present problems for Dawgs

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
No. 5 Georgia (6-1, 4-1) and Florida (3-4, 2-2) will renew their rivalry this Saturday in Jacksonville.The Gators are led by quarterback DJ Lagway, who’s had some shaky performances this season. He’s completed 65.
Putnam County running back Omarion Butts (6) rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter of last Friday's game against Lamar County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County running back Omarion Butts (6) rushes for a touchdown during the second quarter of last Friday's game against Lamar County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles falter in fourth against Trojans

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Putnam County suffered another heartbreaking loss in the fourth quarter last week against Lamar County.Earlier this season, the War Eagles led Social Circle 28-14 going into the fourth quarter.
Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff knows his team faces a big challenge in taking on defending state champion Brentwood this Friday, but feels that preparation, effort, and the boost of an enthusiastic hometown crowd could deliver a win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff knows his team faces a big challenge in taking on defending state champion Brentwood this Friday, but feels that preparation, effort, and the boost of an enthusiastic hometown crowd could deliver a win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators take on tough opponent Friday

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Gatewood (3-6, 2-2) made the trek to Waynesboro last Friday and headed home after suffering a 20-0 shutout by Edmund Burke Academy (6-3, 3-1). It marked the fourth straight win for the Spartans over the Gators.“I know you have heard the expression, ‘Mama said there would be days like this.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Home tailgating

Loran Smith
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The tailgate parties, where football aficionados swarm with a passion, which have become centerpieces of campus scenes, don’t just take place near the confines of a stadium — the imposing edifice that originated with the Colosseum in Rome in 80 A.D.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton rumbles into the end zone for a rushing touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton rumbles into the end zone for a rushing touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Luckie, Stockton lead Georgia offense over Rebels

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Gunner Stockton and Lawson Luckie delivered strong performances for Georgia in its 43-35 win over Ole Miss. The two Bulldogs played a key role in the team’s offensive success, totaling a season-high 510 yards against the Rebels on Saturday.
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