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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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