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Putnam County senior J’mari Greene scored a season-high 30 points in a loss to Houston County over the weekend. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior J’mari Greene scored a season-high 30 points in a loss to Houston County over the weekend. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles drop two close games

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Over the holiday break, Putnam County’s boys basketball team was active, playing two games.The War Eagles hosted rival and Class 3A’s No. 7 Baldwin on Friday and fell 64-63 to the Braves. The next day, they participated in the HypeSouth Classic in Macon and lost to Class 5A’s No.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the shotgun formation, getting the offense set before a play against Alabama on Sept. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) in the shotgun formation, getting the offense set before a play against Alabama on Sept. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia ready for Alabama rematch in SEC title game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Georgia (11-1) and Alabama (10-2) will square off Saturday afternoon in the SEC Championship game.The Bulldogs clinched their trip to the conference title game on Friday when Texas upset Texas A&M.“Awesome opportunity for our guys.
Georgia edge rusher Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates after tackling Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King for a loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia edge rusher Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates after tackling Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King for a loss. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Defense leads Dawgs over Georgia Tech

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Georgia has faced defensive struggles at times throughout this season, but the unit played its best game against in-state rival Georgia Tech in the regular-season finale at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 28.
Gatewood head coach Don Keiser during a game last season. IAN TOCHER/File Photo

Gatewood head coach Don Keiser during a game last season. IAN TOCHER/File Photo

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Weakness or weapon?

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 4, 2025
With just one returning starter, a roster full of underclassmen, and an offseason of irregular practices, Gatewood boys basketball coach Don Keiser could be forgiven for entering the 2025–26 season with caution.
Putnam County senior forward A’ziyah Williams (23) dribbles the ball inside the key past a Morgan County defender in last week’s win over the Dogs on Nov. 22. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior forward A’ziyah Williams (23) dribbles the ball inside the key past a Morgan County defender in last week’s win over the Dogs on Nov. 22. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam girls take different approach to 2025-26 season

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Putnam County girls basketball team had a successful 2024-25 season, finishing 16-10 overall and advancing to the second round of the state playoffs. This year, the War Eagles want to accomplish more.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Onsides glory

Loran Smith
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
It’s a good thing Georgia was not engaged in a tough Southeastern Conference football encounter last weekend. It would be difficult for the coaching staff to get the team focused after the euphoria of the 35-10 spanking of Texas.
Putnam County head coach Patrick Marshall watches his team play on the court against Morgan County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County head coach Patrick Marshall watches his team play on the court against Morgan County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam boys coach wants to see more from team

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Putnam County boys basketball team started the regular season with a 2-0 record.However, sixth-year head coach Patrick Marshall believes his team is still working on areas it aimed to improve during the offseason.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (right) joins Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on the field on the field after the Bulldogs defeated Georgia Tech last season. FILE PHOTO

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (right) joins Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on the field on the field after the Bulldogs defeated Georgia Tech last season. FILE PHOTO

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Dawgs, Yellow Jackets to renew Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
After last season’s eight-overtime game, which featured a large halftime deficit, No. 4 Georgia (10-1) and No. 15 Georgia Tech (9-2) will renew their annual rivalry, called “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate,” this Friday in Atlanta.
Freshman running back Bo Walker (24), playing his first meaningful minutes for Georgia, made the time count with three touchdowns in a 35-3 rout of Charlotte. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Freshman running back Bo Walker (24), playing his first meaningful minutes for Georgia, made the time count with three touchdowns in a 35-3 rout of Charlotte. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Walker leads Georgia past 49ers

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Bo Walker had a breakout performance for No. 4 Georgia against Charlotte.The freshman running back scored three rushing touchdowns, achieving a hat trick to help the No. 4 Bulldogs comfortably defeat the 49ers 35-3 in the home regular-season finale Nov. 22 at Sanford Stadium.
Landon Moreno was a significant contributor to Gatewood’s seasonopening 76-44 win over John Hancock. FILE PHOTO

Landon Moreno was a significant contributor to Gatewood’s seasonopening 76-44 win over John Hancock. FILE PHOTO

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Gators basketball opens season with dominant win

Ian Tocher
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Led by an eighth-grader, Gatewood’s varsity basketball team opened its 2025-26 season on the road in Sparta, Nov. 17, with a dominating 76–44 win over John Hancock Academy.
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