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Joelle Lukens has played a crucial role in her team’s success and was named a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Joelle Lukens has played a crucial role in her team’s success and was named a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam tennis teams qualify for state

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Putnam County’s tennis teams have qualified for the state playoffs following a successful regular season.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Planting in April

Loran Smith
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
April is a good time for planting in Georgia — everything from the larger row crops such as cotton, corn, and peanuts to most anything that can be grown in a garden.The last frost usually occurs by mid-April in most parts of the state, except for North Georgia.
Putnam County shortstop Gates Lanzarone (11) applies the tag to a Jasper County baserunner, who was initially ruled out, while colliding with teammate and second baseman Trace Watkins. The call was then overturned, leading to the runner scoring to secure the Hurricanes the win during the next at-bat. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County shortstop Gates Lanzarone (11) applies the tag to a Jasper County baserunner, who was initially ruled out, while colliding with teammate and second baseman Trace Watkins. The call was then overturned, leading to the runner scoring to secure the Hurricanes the win during the next at-bat. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles lose heartbreaker to Jasper

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A controversial call on April 9 cost Putnam County baseball a possible region win over Jasper County.The game was tied 6-6 in the bottom half of the eighth inning with one out when Hurricane sophomore Gavin Bennett attempted to steal second.
Gunner Stockton looks downfield to pass during G-Day. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Gunner Stockton looks downfield to pass during G-Day. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Georgia quarterbacks Gunner Stockton, Ryan Puglisi compete at G-Day

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Georgia wrapped up spring practice this past Saturday with its annual G-Day scrimmage, showcasing the competition for the starting quarterback job between Gunner Stockton and Ryan Puglisi.Both Bulldog quarterbacks struggled at times, but each also made some nice plays while under center.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Masters memories

Loran Smith
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
With the Masters coming up next week, there are so many memories and reflections to remind us of what this great state has to offer the world.
Putnam County junior Ethan Whatley has been one of the arms head coach Stephen Phillips has relied on this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior Ethan Whatley has been one of the arms head coach Stephen Phillips has relied on this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Pitching puts Putnam in better place

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Putnam County baseball head coach Stephen Phillips has seen his team vastly improve in the last few weeks.The War Eagles struggled early in the season in several aspects, including consistency on the mound and throwing strikes.
Gatewood sophomore Drew Love making a play in the infield during a recent game against Brentwood.

Gatewood sophomore Drew Love making a play in the infield during a recent game against Brentwood.

Gators gain ground in region play

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Gatewood Gators went 4-1 recently, including a pair of key region wins over Brentwood late last month. The Gators took game one over the Eagles 4-2 on March 25 in Sandersville and followed that performance up three days later with a 7-2 win at home.
Putnam County junior midfielder Malcolm Marks (7) tries to dribble the ball away from a Lake Oconee Academy defender in a match against the Titans on April 1. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County junior midfielder Malcolm Marks (7) tries to dribble the ball away from a Lake Oconee Academy defender in a match against the Titans on April 1. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam boys wrap up region play

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Putnam County boys soccer team recently wrapped up Region 4 Class A Division I play, leaving it third in the standings behind Jasper County and Lamar County with a 6-4 record.Jasper County swept Putnam County earlier this season.
USC transfer Zachariah Branch (1) was a big addition to the Georgia wide receivers room in the offseason. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

USC transfer Zachariah Branch (1) was a big addition to the Georgia wide receivers room in the offseason. TONY WALSH/UGA Athletics

New-look Bulldogs ready for G-Day scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Georgia began spring practice last month and will conclude it with the annual G-Day scrimmage at 1 p.m. this Saturday at Sanford Stadium in Athens.
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