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Freshman Bela Smith scored the game-winning basket with this free throw that put the Lady Gators up 33-32 over the visiting Lady Cavs from Mount de Sales. Gatewood won the game 36-32. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Freshman Bela Smith scored the game-winning basket with this free throw that put the Lady Gators up 33-32 over the visiting Lady Cavs from Mount de Sales. Gatewood won the game 36-32. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Mixed results for Lady Gators to start 2025

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Gatewood girls basketball started 2025 with a 36-32 win over Mount De Sales last Friday at home, but a day later, it dropped a 39-36 road decision to Presbyterian Day in Macon.The game in Eatonton started slowly.
Robertson played quarterback and safety for the War Eagles the past four years. FILE PHOTO

Robertson played quarterback and safety for the War Eagles the past four years. FILE PHOTO

‘J-Rob’ focused on future following injury

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Last fall, Putnam County quarterback Jamarion Robertson saw his senior football season cut short due to an injury.A 6-foot-3, 180-pound prospect, Robertson broke his jaw during the first drive against Haralson in the War Eagles' fourth game of the 2024 season.
Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, passed away in New Orleans last week. UGA ATHLETICS

Sonny Smart, father of Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, passed away in New Orleans last week. UGA ATHLETICS

Charles Winslette shares memories of late friend Sonny Smart

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
According to a University of Georgia press release, Sonny Smart, father of Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart, died Saturday in New Orleans. He was surrounded by his wife, Sharon, and their three children, Kendall, Karl, and Kirby.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets set to snap the ball during the third quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) gets set to snap the ball during the third quarter of the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia’s luck runs out against Notre Dame

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
No. 7 Notre Dame took advantage of a few key mistakes by No. 2 Georgia to capture a 23-10 victory in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 2 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Garret Milan (center) of the Rock Lobsters celebrates after scoring on Mississippi goalie Edward Coffey in the first period of the two teams’ New Year’s Eve game at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Garret Milan (center) of the Rock Lobsters celebrates after scoring on Mississippi goalie Edward Coffey in the first period of the two teams’ New Year’s Eve game at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Rock Lobsters enter 2025 with shootout win

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Rock Lobsters, Athens’ new pro hockey team, sent about 2,000 fans out to happily celebrate New Year’s Eve after a shootout win over the visiting Mississippi Sea Wolves at Akins Ford Arena.
Putnam County sophomore Journey Waller (10) scored a team-high 18 points against Jasper County on Dec. 21. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County sophomore Journey Waller (10) scored a team-high 18 points against Jasper County on Dec. 21. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lady War Eagles jump all over Jasper County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Putnam County girls' basketball team was victorious on Dec. 21, defeating rival Jasper County on the road. The No. 7 ranked Lady War Eagles beat the Lady Hurricanes 54-43, improving to 9-3 overall.
Matt Allen, the team's leading scorer, brings the ball up the floor in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Matt Allen, the team's leading scorer, brings the ball up the floor in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators experience split results at Athens Christmas tourney

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 2, 2025
During their Christmas break, Gatewood’s basketball team visited Athens last Friday and Saturday for the Spartan Holiday Classic, a brief, four-team tournament with host Athens Academy, Mt. Pisgah Christian out of Johns Creek, and Westminster Christian Academy from Watkinsville.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton talks with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe following the Bulldogs’ 22-19 win over Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton talks with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe following the Bulldogs’ 22-19 win over Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Dawgs gung ho for Gunner

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton will make his first start in the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame.Stockton will replace starter Carson Beck, who left the 2024 SEC Championship game against Texas on Dec. 7 with an elbow injury.
Georgia leads the series with Notre Dame 3-0. The Bulldogs most recently defeated the Fighting Irish 23-17 at Sanford Stadium in 2019. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia leads the series with Notre Dame 3-0. The Bulldogs most recently defeated the Fighting Irish 23-17 at Sanford Stadium in 2019. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia, Notre Dame to face off in Sugar Bowl

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 26, 2024
The stage is set for the Allstate Sugar Bowl, which will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Jan. 1, 2025.In the second-round College Football Playoff tilt, No. 2 Georgia will play No. 7 Notre Dame for the chance to advance. The winner will face either No.3 Boise State or No.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Yawn, Las Vegas

Loran Smith
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Known as “Sin City,” Las Vegas is a popular destination throughout the year. Still, one observation by a non-gambler is that once you visit this famous desert metropolis a couple of times, that’s enough.
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