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Gatewood sophomore Drew Love runs back to the dugout after he scored a run in last week’s game against CFCA. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Drew Love runs back to the dugout after he scored a run in last week’s game against CFCA. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators fall to Tatnall, sweep CFCA

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Gatewood sandwiched a loss at home to Tattnall Square Academy (TSA) between a pair of wins last week over region foe Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA).Gatewood finished the week with a 10-5 overall record and 4-0 mark in region play. The second game against CFCA was exciting.
Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone attempts to catch a ball in mid-air as a Social Circle player slides into second base safely. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone attempts to catch a ball in mid-air as a Social Circle player slides into second base safely. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Mistakes cost Putnam against Redskins

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Last week, Social Circle showed why it’s one of the top teams in Class A Division I by sweeping Putnam County. The No. 4 Redskins easily took the three-game series against the War Eagles, winning 9-1, 14-4, and 13-5.
Members of both Putnam County track and field teams pose for a photo after a successful meet at Baldwin High School earlier this month. CONTRIBUTED

Members of both Putnam County track and field teams pose for a photo after a successful meet at Baldwin High School earlier this month. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam T&F off to running start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Putnam County High School track and field team is off to a great start to the 2025 season. The team has already competed in five meets and achieved impressive results under the guidance of new head coach Kedric Manning and assistant coach Cerria Porter.
Gatewood’s Blake Daniel placed third in discus (shown), but took the top spot in shot put last Wednesday in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Blake Daniel placed third in discus (shown), but took the top spot in shot put last Wednesday in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators, Lady Gators finish second at home meet

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Gatewood hosted its third track and field meet of the season last week, with the Gators and Lady Gators finishing second to Brentwood Academy.The War Eagles won the boys’ meet with 179 points, while the Lady War Eagles placed first in the girls’ meet with 150 points.
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

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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

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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.
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