Sports

Putnam County’s Journey Waller (10) goes up for a layup in a win over Social Circle on Feb. 4. The Lady War Eagles will rely on the sophomore and leading scorer as they prepare for the Class A Division I playoffs, which begins next week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Journey Waller (10) goes up for a layup in a win over Social Circle on Feb. 4. The Lady War Eagles will rely on the sophomore and leading scorer as they prepare for the Class A Division I playoffs, which begins next week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady War Eagles prepare for playoff push

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
On Monday, the Putnam County girls’ basketball team defeated Social Circle 47-37 in the first round of the region tournament, securing a spot in the Class A Division I state playoffs.The Lady War Eagles (14-8) will now return to the postseason for the first time in almost four years.
Putnam County boys basketball head coach Patrick Marshall watches his team from the bench in a game against Social Circle on Feb. 4. LANCE MCCURLEY/ Staff

Putnam County boys basketball head coach Patrick Marshall watches his team from the bench in a game against Social Circle on Feb. 4. LANCE MCCURLEY/ Staff

War Eagles have ‘unfinished business’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Putnam County head coach Patrick Marshall took the blame for his team not making the postseason last year.In 2023-24, the War Eagles lost to Laney in the first round of the region tournament, ending their season earlier than expected.
Gatewood sophomore Lauren Paxson has been contributing some key points for the Lady Gators this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Lauren Paxson has been contributing some key points for the Lady Gators this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lady Gators get ready for region

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 13, 2025
After losing their third straight game on Feb. 4, Gatewood (9-11, 4-4) will head to Macon this Thursday to begin the region tournament against host Windsor Academy (5-21, 0-8).Last Tuesday, the Lady Gators lost 48-37 to the Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lady Lancers.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Super Philly Dawgs

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 13, 2025
With 57 former Georgia players with their names on National Football League rosters, it is often difficult to pull for one team over the other. Still, I was happily lined up supporting the Eagles for the Super Bowl.
JT Gregory has been a contributor for the Gators all season long but his scoring pace has picked up just in time for playoffs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

JT Gregory has been a contributor for the Gators all season long but his scoring pace has picked up just in time for playoffs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators perfect at home, heading to playoffs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Gatewood Gators wrapped up their 2024-25 regular season last Tuesday night with an 80-70 win over the visiting Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers.
Kannerika Nelson finished sixth in sectionals to qualify for state. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Kannerika Nelson finished sixth in sectionals to qualify for state. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Three Putnam wrestlers headed to state

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Putnam County is sending three wrestlers to the traditionals state tournament in Macon later this week.The War Eagles had Kaiden Bedley, Wyatt Sugs, Josh Grimes, Bryson Brown, and Zac Long wrestle at the Class A sectionals. The event took place this past Saturday at Social Circle High School.
Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone stands in the batter’s box last season during a first-round playoff game against Worth County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone stands in the batter’s box last season during a first-round playoff game against Worth County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

New baseball coach ‘excited’ about fresh start for War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Putnam County’s baseball season began this week under new coach Stephen Phillips, who took over from Mike Phiel last summer.Phillips stepped into a good situation, as Putnam County returned a lot of talent this year.
Daniel took recruitment photos while on a visit to Cumberland University. CONTRIBUTED

Daniel took recruitment photos while on a visit to Cumberland University. CONTRIBUTED

Daniel finds new college home at Cumberland

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
After de-committing from Army, Putnam County’s Rashod Daniel has found his new college home.The senior War Eagles’ running back and linebacker recently announced he has committed to play at Cumberland University, a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics program in Lebanon, Tenn.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Beauty of Pebble Beach

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 6, 2025
I must confess that I am mesmerized by the Monterey Peninsula and Pebble Beach, even when I see them on television. The area is spectacular and sensational.Surely, the Creator modeled it after the “Garden of Eden.
Gatewood’s wrestling team is sending all 10 of its wrestlers to the GIAA traditional state duals in Gainesville. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s wrestling team is sending all 10 of its wrestlers to the GIAA traditional state duals in Gainesville. CONTRIBUTED

Mat Gators wrestle their way to state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Last week, the Gatewood wrestling team wrapped up its regular season by competing at the GIAA Region 1 traditional duals tournament in Statesboro and placed second overall.Next, Gatewood is sending 10 wrestlers to the state meet in Gainesville, which is scheduled for Feb.
Subscribe to