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LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Just cancel the season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Atlanta Braves suck. To be honest, the sentence above should be the entire column, but I need more words to vent.Again, the Atlanta Braves suck. Fire Brian Snitker. Fire Alex Anthopoulos.I still don’t feel better. It’s been a frustrating season, to say the least.
The Lake Oconee Wild Things hosted their second home series for the season against the Atlanta Astros over the weekend.

The Lake Oconee Wild Things hosted their second home series for the season against the Atlanta Astros over the weekend.

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Wild Things split with Astros

Story And Photos By Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Lake Oconee Wild Things hosted their second home series of the season, facing off against the Atlanta Astros. The matchup took place last weekend, and the teams played two tight games, resulting in a split series.
The Gatewood Gators pose for a photo after defeating Southwest Georgia Academy to win the GIAA Class 2A state championship. CONTRIBUTED

The Gatewood Gators pose for a photo after defeating Southwest Georgia Academy to win the GIAA Class 2A state championship. CONTRIBUTED

THREE-PEAT! Gatewood brings home third-straight state title

Trey Norris
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Gatewood baseball team has done it again.The Gators secured their third consecutive GIAA Class AA state championship last week, defeating the Southwest Georgia Academy Warriors at Synovus Park in Columbus.
Gatewood’s seniors (L-R) Ames Johnson, Jackson Love, John Wallace Thompson, head coach Brandon Moss, Jake Rich, Wilson Moore, Hunter Johnson, and Walker Roberts) pose for a photo. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s seniors (L-R) Ames Johnson, Jackson Love, John Wallace Thompson, head coach Brandon Moss, Jake Rich, Wilson Moore, Hunter Johnson, and Walker Roberts) pose for a photo. CONTRIBUTED

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Seniors leave mark on Gatewood baseball

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Gatewood baseball 2025 class certainly left its mark on the program.The Gators’ seven seniors concluded their time with the program last Saturday after winning three consecutive GIAA Class AA state championships.
Next year, Putnam County returns Tamaud Woodson, one of the team's leading scorers last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Next year, Putnam County returns Tamaud Woodson, one of the team's leading scorers last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles look to rebound over summer

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
After a disappointing loss to East Laurens in the Elite Eight round of the Class A Division I state playoffs last February, the Putnam County boys basketball team started its summer schedule earlier this week.
Jaylin Harper signs a letter of intent to attend and play for Brewton-Parker College during an event held for him at Putnam County High School on May 22. CONTRIBUTED

Jaylin Harper signs a letter of intent to attend and play for Brewton-Parker College during an event held for him at Putnam County High School on May 22. CONTRIBUTED

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Harper to continue basketball career at Brewton-Parker

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper recently signed to play basketball at the next level. Harper, who recently graduated, signed with Brewton-Parker College, an NAIA program located in Mt. Vernon.Harper said he’s excited to be a Baron and continue his career on the hardwood in college.
Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Rose, Shoeless Joe

Loran Smith
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The news about Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson will result in bringing about much verbiage for years to come. Some will always regret Commissioner Robert Manfred’s decision, while others will proclaim that it was long overdue.
Gatewood’s Lawson Moore takes off his helmet and celebrates with teammates after hitting of his two home runs against Trinity Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Lawson Moore takes off his helmet and celebrates with teammates after hitting of his two home runs against Trinity Christian. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators to play for state title after sweeping Trinity Christian

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Despite a slow start last Friday, the Gatewood Gators wound up dominating in consecutive wins over the Trinity Christian Crusaders to seal a spot in their fifth-straight GIAA Class 2A state championship series.
Former Putnam County standout Malik Thornton recently announced that he’s transferring to Samford University after playing the last three seasons at the University of the Cumberlands. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam County standout Malik Thornton recently announced that he’s transferring to Samford University after playing the last three seasons at the University of the Cumberlands. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam star Malik Thornton transfers to Samford

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Former Putnam County football standout Malik Thornton has found his new college home.Last November, Thornton entered the transfer portal after three seasons at the University of the Cumberlands. He announced last week that he is transferring to Samford University for his final year of eligibility.
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