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Gatewood Blake Daniel signs with Emmanuel College at a ceremony earlier this month. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood Blake Daniel signs with Emmanuel College at a ceremony earlier this month. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s Blake Daniel signs with Emmanuel College

News Staff
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Blake Daniel has been an integral member of the Gatewood shotgun team for seven years, and officially signed an athletic scholarship on March 4 with Emmanuel University, a private Christian school in Franklin Springs.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Dawgs are going dancing

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
I’ve watched Georgia basketball for 30 years and the Bulldogs have reached the NCAA Tournament only eight times. That is sad.For the first time in a decade, though, the Bulldogs are headed back to the Big Dance, and I am excited.I won’t lie.
Junior left-handed pitcher Ethan Whatley has been one the arms Putnam County has relied on this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Junior left-handed pitcher Ethan Whatley has been one the arms Putnam County has relied on this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles moving in right direction

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Putnam County baseball team has been on a tear recently, winning three straight entering this week.The War Eagles began the season with a 2-2 record before losing six games in a row. However, they quickly turned things around last week by starting region play on a strong note by sweeping Towers.
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (left) speaks about the five seniors, (l-r) Kavar Andrews, Jason Clemons, Noah Long, Rashod Daniel, and Jamarion Robertson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (left) speaks about the five seniors, (l-r) Kavar Andrews, Jason Clemons, Noah Long, Rashod Daniel, and Jamarion Robertson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam football holds signing ceremony

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Last Thursday, Putnam County football held a signing ceremony for five players who will continue their careers at the next level.The event was held in the school theatre, where Kavar Andrews (Columbus State), Jason Clemons Jr.
Gatewood senior Ames Johnson drives a ball the opposite way. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood senior Ames Johnson drives a ball the opposite way. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood beats Trinity twice, falls to Piedmont

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Gatewood went 2-1 last week, with a loss at home to Piedmont Academy sandwiched between two wins over Trinity Christian.The Gators began the week with a 9-6 home win over Trinity Christian on March 11. They got 12 hits off the Crusaders’ pitching staff, while theirs only allowed four.
Former Braves pitcher Kevin Millwood signed hats, bats, and balls for several “Fisch campers” last August at the Greene County Recreation Center. Contributed

Former Braves pitcher Kevin Millwood signed hats, bats, and balls for several “Fisch campers” last August at the Greene County Recreation Center. Contributed

Catch and release at ‘Fisch Camp’ in Greene County

News Staff
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Former Major League Baseball player and Greene County resident Mike Fischlin has again partnered with Greene County Recreation to host his second annual “Fisch Camp,” a one-day junior baseball clinic.
Gatewood senior Ames Johnson tries to make a force out at first base after making a play on an infield ground ball. TREY NORRIS/Contributed

Gatewood senior Ames Johnson tries to make a force out at first base after making a play on an infield ground ball. TREY NORRIS/Contributed

Three up, three down for Gators

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Gatewood baseball went undefeated last week, beginning with a decisive 12-3 road win at Westfield. Last Thursday, the Gators followed with an impressive 3-1 win at home in Eatonton over top-ranked First Presbyterian Day. The Gators finished their week by taking down Monroe Area 12-1 in Monroe.
junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was named to the All-Region second team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was named to the All-Region second team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Following a successful 2024-25 season, several Putnam County boys basketball players earned All-Region honors. Four War Eagles players were selected for the All-Region team, with five others recognized on the honorable mention list.
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