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Freshman pitcher Jayden Moss threw two innings against Westfield, giving up one hit and one run, but striking out four batters. TREY NORRIS/Contributed

Freshman pitcher Jayden Moss threw two innings against Westfield, giving up one hit and one run, but striking out four batters. TREY NORRIS/Contributed

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Mixed results for Gatewood baseball

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Gatewood’s trip last week to the annual Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover, Ala., did not go as hoped for, with the Gators finishing with a 1-3 record for the tourney.The Gators were shut out 14-0 on Feb. 27 against Hartselle (Ala.) but bounced back with a 5-3 win over Sparkman (Ala.
Putnam County sophomore Journey Waller was named to the All-Region first team. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County sophomore Journey Waller was named to the All-Region first team. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Lady War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
After a successful 2024-25 season, the Putnam County Lady War Eagles had several players garner All-Region 4-AA honors.Four players from Putnam County’s girls were named to the All-Region teams, which the coaches voted on.
Junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was the top scorer for the War Eagles in a big 90-62 win over Central to open state playoffs last Wednesday at home in Putnam County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was the top scorer for the War Eagles in a big 90-62 win over Central to open state playoffs last Wednesday at home in Putnam County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

From Sweet to Elite: War Eagles blaze their way through first two playoff rounds

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
“Two down, three to go” is what Putnam County basketball coach Patrick Marshall said after his team defeated Central Macon and Commerce in the first two rounds of the Class A Division I playoffs.
Gatewood’s top scorer, Matt Allen, will return next year for his senior campaign with the team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s top scorer, Matt Allen, will return next year for his senior campaign with the team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators’ playoff run cut short

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Just as he had last Wednesday night at home in Eatonton, Gatewood senior JT Gregory opened the scoring Saturday afternoon at Stratford Academy in Macon with a nothing-but-net 3-pointer.Wednesday’s heroics led to an 88-56 finish over Heritage Prep in the opening round of state playoffs.
Journey Waller lines up at the free throw line during the third quarter of Putnam County’s first-round playoff game against Gordon-Lee. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Journey Waller lines up at the free throw line during the third quarter of Putnam County’s first-round playoff game against Gordon-Lee. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Putnam girls’ season ends in Sweet 16 ‘slugfest’

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Putnam County girls’ 2024-25 basketball season ended last Friday in the second round of the state playoffs. For the third time this season, Lamar County defeated the Lady War Eagles, ending their hopes of winning a state championship.
Gatewood baseball head coach Brandon Moss expressed confidence in his 2025 team remaining a contender. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood baseball head coach Brandon Moss expressed confidence in his 2025 team remaining a contender. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gatewood baseball aims to ‘three-peat’

Trey Norris
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Heading into the 2025 season, the Gatewood Gators are coming off consecutive state championships, and their focus has turned to securing a third-straight state title under head coach Brandon Moss.
Junior Ethan Whatley will be one of the arms Putnam County head coach Stephen Phillips will rely on this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior Ethan Whatley will be one of the arms Putnam County head coach Stephen Phillips will rely on this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam coach puts pitching at a premium

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Pitching is important in high school baseball, especially at the Class A Division I level, and Putnam County head coach Stephen Phillips recognizes his team has struggled on the mound to start this season.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Spring training 2025

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 20, 2025
With spring training underway, there is that itch to pack up the car, head south to the Sunshine State, and spend a fortnight visiting the big-league training camps on both coasts.For years, the majority of teams trained in Florida.
Jmari Greene (3) scored a team-high 36 points in Putnam County’s 100-94 double overtime win over Towers in the semifinal round of the region tournament. He was limited to seven points in the region title game against Greenforest. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jmari Greene (3) scored a team-high 36 points in Putnam County’s 100-94 double overtime win over Towers in the semifinal round of the region tournament. He was limited to seven points in the region title game against Greenforest. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam boys begin state title quest

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Before the start of the 2024-25 season, Putnam County boys basketball head coach Patrick Marshall and his players established one goal: to win the program’s first state title.The War Eagles’ pursuit of that goal begins this week, and they’re prepared to make a run.
Gatewood’s Matt Allen fights for position against Brentwood last Thursday at Windsor Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Matt Allen fights for position against Brentwood last Thursday at Windsor Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Mixed results for Gators at region tourney

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Last Thursday, the Gatewood Gators traveled to Windsor Academy, on the south side of Macon, to take on Brentwood in the opening game of the GIAA Region 2-2A tournament, where they fell 74-56 to the War Eagles.
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