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Georgia defensive lineman Quintavius Johnson (33) and linebacker CJ Allen (3) bring down an Ole Miss ball carrier. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia defensive lineman Quintavius Johnson (33) and linebacker CJ Allen (3) bring down an Ole Miss ball carrier. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dawgs complete comeback over Ole Miss

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Georgia put on a clinic in the fourth quarter against No. 5 Ole Miss to earn a big, come-from-behind win.The Rebels led by nine points entering the final period of regulation, but the No. 9 Bulldogs scored 17 unanswered points to get the 43-35 victory.
Gatewood softball coach Dena Stancil (center, green shorts) poses with her senior players this season (l-r): Natalie Sills, Lily Huskins, Riley Roberts, Ellie McMillian, and Cora Tkacik. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood softball coach Dena Stancil (center, green shorts) poses with her senior players this season (l-r): Natalie Sills, Lily Huskins, Riley Roberts, Ellie McMillian, and Cora Tkacik. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s softball season ends early

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Gatewood softball team’s season ended last week in the GIAA Class AA state playoffs.The Lady Gators started the state tournament in Columbus with an exciting 6-5 walk-off win over Briarwood, but then lost to the eventual runner-up Brentwood, which sent them to the losers’ bracket.
Putnam County’s Branan Griffin rolls out of the pocket as he’s about to fire a pass downfield in Friday’s game against Towers. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Branan Griffin rolls out of the pocket as he’s about to fire a pass downfield in Friday’s game against Towers. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘He’s selfless’: Putnam QB leads War Eagles to dominate Towers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Branan Griffin was a weapon for Putnam County on both sides of the ball last Friday in a big region matchup against Towers. The senior two-way player helped lead the War Eagles (5-3, 3-1) to a 40-3 win over the Titans (3-4, 0-3).
Gatewood juniors Drew Burke (77) and Sean Bennett (12) share a moment during a break in play against Augusta Prep last month at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Gatewood juniors Drew Burke (77) and Sean Bennett (12) share a moment during a break in play against Augusta Prep last month at Sammons Field in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Gatewood seeks bounce back after Briarwood loss

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Gatewood dropped a hard-fought 23–14 decision at home to Briarwood Friday night in a region game that head coach Jeff Ratliff called “a hard-nosed battle between two playoff teams.”The loss ended a three-game winning streak for the Gators, who fell to 3-5 overall and 2-1 in the region.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Sports clubs

Loran Smith
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
While I have not conducted any definitive research, the South seems to be the only region of the country where touchdown and quarterback clubs continue to flourish.For years, there were marquee clubs in big cities with expansive budgets that honored professional, college, and high school athletes.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left) celebrates with tight end Oscar Delp (right) after icing the game with a 10-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter against Auburn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left) celebrates with tight end Oscar Delp (right) after icing the game with a 10-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter against Auburn. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The call that broke the Plainsmen

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
A controversial call during this year’s Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry between No. 10 Georgia and Auburn shifted the momentum in favor of the Bulldogs, helping them secure a 20-10 victory at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Trinidad Chambliss, a transfer quarterback from Division II powerhouse Ferris State, has shined for Ole Miss in starter Austin Simmons’ absence. Courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics

Trinidad Chambliss, a transfer quarterback from Division II powerhouse Ferris State, has shined for Ole Miss in starter Austin Simmons’ absence. Courtesy of Ole Miss Athletics

Dawgs prepare for Ole Miss and QB Trinidad Chambliss

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
After a physical 20-10 win over Auburn, No. 9 Georgia will face another tough test in No. 5 Ole Miss this week.Despite being ranked below the Rebels (6-0, 3-0) in the AP Poll, the Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1) are favored by 6.5 points.
Gatewood senior Ben Brannen put in a consistent performance for the Gators last Friday night in Louisville. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Gatewood senior Ben Brannen put in a consistent performance for the Gators last Friday night in Louisville. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Gatewood gets third-straight win

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Gatewood Gators (3-4, 2-0) continued their midseason resurgence Friday night in Louisville, where they earned a decisive 34–18 road victory over Thomas Jefferson Academy (1-7, 0-3).
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: October musings

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 9, 2025
October has long been my favorite month, and while November is the month for Thanksgiving, I always count my blessings during our tenth month, which comes and goes too quickly.In October, there is so much going on in the Great Outdoors.
War Eagles quarterback Ethan Whatley is hoisted high above the end zone by teammates Friday night after scoring his first of five touchdowns just 44 seconds into the game against Utopian Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles quarterback Ethan Whatley is hoisted high above the end zone by teammates Friday night after scoring his first of five touchdowns just 44 seconds into the game against Utopian Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Whatley’s five touchdowns power Putnam past Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Putnam County quarterback Ethan Whatley stepped up Friday night in a region game against Utopian Academy.Whatley rushed for 78 yards and five touchdowns on seven carries in a 48-0 blowout of the Eagles.
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