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Gatewood senior linebacker Mason Sinclair (left) helps clear a path for junior running back Landon Moreno on one of many carries he had, including two touchdown runs in a 13-10 win Friday night in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood senior linebacker Mason Sinclair (left) helps clear a path for junior running back Landon Moreno on one of many carries he had, including two touchdown runs in a 13-10 win Friday night in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

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Gators break into win column

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The weight of four straight losses to open the season finally lifted last Friday night as Gatewood picked up its first win this year in front of a Gold-Out home crowd. The Gators beat Mount de Sales Academy 13-10 with a late score by junior Landon Moreno.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) scrambles out of the pocket past a Tennessee defensive back. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) scrambles out of the pocket past a Tennessee defensive back. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Stockton grows up against Tennessee

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Gunner Stockton silenced many of his doubters and proved why he deserves to be the starting quarterback at Georgia with a clutch performance in his first true road test Sept. 13 against Tennessee.
Georgia running back Josh McCray celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Josh McCray celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Rocky Flop: Dawgs win thriller over Vols

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
KNOXVILLE - The top 15 matchup between Georgia and Tennessee turned into an instant classic Sept. 13, as the No. 6 Bulldogs defeated the No. 15 Volunteers 44-41 in overtime.It was a game that fans of each team won’t soon forget.
Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been one of the team’s best weapons at the plate this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been one of the team’s best weapons at the plate this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Lady Gators struggle after strong start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
After a 4-1 start to the 2025 season, the Gatewood softball team has struggled. The Lady Gators sit at 6-5 overall and 0-2 in region play after Tuesday’s loss to Athens Christian.During the last week of August, Gatewood lost to Johnson County 8-5 but defeated Windsor Academy 13-4.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Horace King

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 11, 2025
There is redeeming serendipity when you interact with a former player who had his day in the sun, overcoming stiff challenges but maturing into senior citizen status with humility and thanksgiving.
Putnam County senior wide receiver Jayson Smith (14) took a reverse and scored the game-winning touchdown against Haralson County this past Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior wide receiver Jayson Smith (14) took a reverse and scored the game-winning touchdown against Haralson County this past Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles defeat Rebels in dramatic fashion

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Putnam County evened its record at 2-2 with a dramatic 16-14 upset of Haralson County last Friday in Tallapoosa.The War Eagles beat the Rebels on the last play from scrimmage. Trailing 14-10 with the clock winding down, Putnam ran a reverse.
Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff said he’s seen steady improvement throught this season’s first four games from sophomore quarterback Blake Brannen, and expects his prgression to continue. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff said he’s seen steady improvement throught this season’s first four games from sophomore quarterback Blake Brannen, and expects his prgression to continue. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators lose close one, but coach is encouraged

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Gatewood Gators almost pulled off a big upset Friday night in Americus, but Southland Academy capitalized on some big runs and late mistakes to hold on to a 28–25 victory at home.
Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Austin Peay on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Austin Peay on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs overcome offensive woes to defeat Austin Peay

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Georgia defeated FCS foe Austin Peay 28-6 on Sept. 6 in a game that included a two-hour lightning delay.The Bulldogs overcame a sloppy performance on offense to beat the Governors.
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored two touchdowns against Austin Peay last Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored two touchdowns against Austin Peay last Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia to face high-powered Vols offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
No. 6 Georgia will face its first test of the season next Saturday in its SEC and road opener against No. 15 Tennessee.The Bulldogs (2-0) are coming off wins against weaker competition in Marshall and Austin Peay.
Putnam County senior safety RJ Hines held Rebel quarterback Paxton Ray in check and didn’t let him scramble much for extra yardage in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior safety RJ Hines held Rebel quarterback Paxton Ray in check and didn’t let him scramble much for extra yardage in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam defense was difference maker over Haralson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Putnam County defense made great strides this past Friday night against Haralson County.Coming into the game, the Rebels had the highest scoring offense in Class A Division I, averaging 39.0 points per game, while the War Eagle defense had allowed 35.6 points per contest.
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