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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

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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

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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.
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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.
Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon (12) contributed 11 points to the War Eagles victory. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon (12) contributed 11 points to the War Eagles victory. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Third-quarter push propels Putnam past Jasper County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Putnam County boys’ basketball hasn’t faced much adversity this year but answered the bell Saturday against Jasper County.The Hurricanes (3-5) weren’t scared of the War Eagles (13-0), Class A Division I’s No. 1-ranked team.
Coach Don Keiser said he likes the physical rebounding presence of Jake Rich (left) beneath the basket for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Coach Don Keiser said he likes the physical rebounding presence of Jake Rich (left) beneath the basket for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators rebound with big win over GMC Prep

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 26, 2024
A six-game undefeated streak to open the 2024-25 season came to an end for Gatewood (7-1) last Thursday in Perry, where the Westfield Hornets (5-5) downed the Gators 64-57.
Gunner Stockton (14) will start at quarterback for Georgia against Notre Dame in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gunner Stockton (14) will start at quarterback for Georgia against Notre Dame in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bulldogs will rely on Stockton against Irish

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Georgia will start Gunner Stockton at quarterback against Notre Dame in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.Stockton replaced starter Carson Beck, who suffered an elbow injury in the second half of the SEC Championship game.
Damoio’n Wright helped Grayson win the Class 6A state championship over Carrollton on Dec. 18. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Damoio’n Wright helped Grayson win the Class 6A state championship over Carrollton on Dec. 18. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Wright, Reaves win state titles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Two former Putnam County High School football players and graduates recently won state titles as coaches.Caleb Reaves and Damoio’n Wright achieved greatness, plus a goal they’ve wanted to attain since the end of last season.
Putnam County’s Tamaud Woodson (10) attempts to make a layup over a Morgan County defender in last week’s win over the Dogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County’s Tamaud Woodson (10) attempts to make a layup over a Morgan County defender in last week’s win over the Dogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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War Eagles sweep ‘Dogs to stay perfect

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Putnam County boys’ basketball completed the sweep of Morgan County with a convincing win on Dec. 14.Four players scored double figures for the War Eagles, who easily defeated the Dogs 76-61 and improved to 12-0.
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Smith: Bowl memories

Loran Smith
Thursday, December 19, 2024
With the evolution of the college football playoff system, the holiday bowls are not what they once were, but fortunately, they are present in the new 12-team format.That is good.
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