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Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (right) talks to a referee about a call in a game against Greene County earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (right) talks to a referee about a call in a game against Greene County earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

Temple terminates War Eagles in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Putnam County’s season ended last week at Temple in the opening round of Class A Division I playoffs. The Tigers used a solid second-half effort to win 40-27 and advance. However, they made mistakes, including turning the ball over early, and the War Eagles took advantage of them.
Seven Gatewood shooters made the All-State list, including Lawrey Benner, Carson Courchaine, Blake Daniel, Bryson Elwer, Carson Fried, Carson Lingle, and Wyatt Wojtas. CONTRIBUTED

Seven Gatewood shooters made the All-State list, including Lawrey Benner, Carson Courchaine, Blake Daniel, Bryson Elwer, Carson Fried, Carson Lingle, and Wyatt Wojtas. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood wins 9th state shotgun title

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Led by Carson Lingle and Bryson Elwer, who finished first and second overall, the Gatewood Varsity Shotgun Team secured its ninth GIAA AA state championship in the past 11 years this past weekend at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah.
This diving play early in the second half by Hunter Johnson (22) marked the start of an impressive comeback for the Gators, who punched their ticket to Damascus for a semi-final playoff showdown this Friday against Southland Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

This diving play early in the second half by Hunter Johnson (22) marked the start of an impressive comeback for the Gators, who punched their ticket to Damascus for a semi-final playoff showdown this Friday against Southland Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Come-from-behind win keeps Gators' playoff hopes alive

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 14, 2024
It was a tale of two halves on a foggy Friday night in Eatonton last week when Gatewood roared back from a 17-point deficit at halftime to win 34-23 over the visiting Trinity Christian Crusaders out of Dublin.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Bobby Garrard

Loran Smith
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After winning three Southeastern Conference championships and making six bowl trips—including the Rose Bowl and two visits to the Orange Bowl—the coming of the fifties was not a sound era for the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs will face Tennessee with Mykel Williams (13) and C.J. Allen (33, now 3). The two are set to make an impact. Smael Monden (2) is hopeful to return to the starting lineup. UGA ATHLETICS

The Bulldogs will face Tennessee with Mykel Williams (13) and C.J. Allen (33, now 3). The two are set to make an impact. Smael Monden (2) is hopeful to return to the starting lineup. UGA ATHLETICS

Bulldogs hope to rebound against Vols

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After losing to Ole Miss, Georgia hopes to rebound against Tennessee (8-1, 5-1) this Saturday at home in Sanford Stadium.The Volunteers come to Athens on a four-game winning streak, hoping to advance to the SEC Championship and then the College Football Playoff.
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored the Bulldogs’ lone touchdown early in the game. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored the Bulldogs’ lone touchdown early in the game. TONY WALSH/UGAAA

Rebels upset, dominate Georgia

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Ole Miss handed Georgia its second regular-season loss this year with a 28-10 victory on Saturday in Oxford. In a historic upset, the Rebels (8-2, 4-2) bogarted the Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2) in every facet of the game.“Yeah, first off, a lot of credit goes to Ole Miss. A great atmosphere.
Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team with aspirations to win a state championship this year. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team with aspirations to win a state championship this year. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

War Eagles take on Temple to open playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After a long regular season, No. 23 seeded Putnam County (5-5) recently learned it will play No. 10 Temple (8-2) in the first round of the 32-team playoffs.Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team that hopes to win the state championship this year.
Putnam County senior guard Jaylin Harper (5) will play a key role as the team’s leader this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior guard Jaylin Harper (5) will play a key role as the team’s leader this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam boys’ basketball ready for redemption

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Putnam County War Eagles will begin their 2024-25 regular season next week at Jones County.They ended last season on a disappointing note by missing the playoffs for the first time under coach LaPatrick Marshall.
Gatewood senior Hunter Johnson (22) celebrates his second touchdown of the opening quarter Friday night with sophomore teammate Drew Love in what turned out to be a 48-6 win over the visiting Thomas Jefferson Jaguars. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Hunter Johnson (22) celebrates his second touchdown of the opening quarter Friday night with sophomore teammate Drew Love in what turned out to be a 48-6 win over the visiting Thomas Jefferson Jaguars. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators win 48-8 to wrap up regular season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Gatewood celebrated Senior Night by wrapping up its 2024 regular season with a dominating 48-8 victory over the visiting Jaguars of Thomas Jefferson Academy out of Louisville. It marked the most points scored by Gatewood so far this season.
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