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Gatewood senior Kaden Keiser joined his grandfather last week as a 1,000-point scorer in high school hoops. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Kaden Keiser joined his grandfather last week as a 1,000-point scorer in high school hoops. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators get two wins to preserve perfect record

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Just past the quarter-way mark of their 23-game regular season schedule, the Gatewood Gators remain undefeated with a 6-0 record. The team’s latest victory, a 67-44 decision over the visiting Cougars from Piedmont Academy, came last Friday night, led by a 31-point effort from junior Matt Allen.
Junior Jaikarccie Smith plays defense against Morgan County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Junior Jaikarccie Smith plays defense against Morgan County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Putnam girls learning to win close

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Putnam County girls’ basketball team (8-3) has been on both ends of several close games so far this year.So far this season, the No. 9 Lady War Eagles of Class A Division I are 3-2 in games decided by five points or less.
Malik Thornton has spent the past three seasons playing in Kentucky at the University of the Cumberlands. COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS ATHLETICS

Malik Thornton has spent the past three seasons playing in Kentucky at the University of the Cumberlands. COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS ATHLETICS

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Former War Eagle Malik Thornton enters transfer portal

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Malik Thornton announced late last month via his X (Twitter) account that he is leaving the University of the Cumberlands to enter the transfer portal. The former Putnam County High School standout has played for the Patriots for the last three years.
Putnam County graduate and former football player Caleb Reaves. coached Milton in the GHSA Class 5A state championship against Langston Hughes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County graduate and former football player Caleb Reaves. coached Milton in the GHSA Class 5A state championship against Langston Hughes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. CONTRIBUTED

War Eagle grad eager to win another state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Former Putnam County football player Caleb Reaves is ready to win a second-straight state title in just three seasons with Milton High School.Reaves is the passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Eagles, who defeated Walton to win the Class 7A state championship last year.
Former Putnam County football player Damoio’n Wright has coached running backs at Grayson High School for the past two seasons. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former Putnam County football player Damoio’n Wright has coached running backs at Grayson High School for the past two seasons. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Former War Eagle to coach in state championship game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Damoio’n Wright has been living his dream by coaching at Grayson High School in Gwinnett County.Wright, a former Putnam County High School football player, coaches running backs under second-year head coach Santavious Bryant.
Gatewood junior Matt Allen continued his own strong start to the season on Saturday, dropping 30 points against the GMC Bulldogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood junior Matt Allen continued his own strong start to the season on Saturday, dropping 30 points against the GMC Bulldogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators unbeaten in strong start to season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Gatewood Gators basketball team played three times in the past week and now sports a perfect 4-0 record.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) fights his way through Texas defenders to score the game-winning touchdown in overtime. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) fights his way through Texas defenders to score the game-winning touchdown in overtime. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Bulldogs top Texas to claim SEC title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 12, 2024
ATLANTA — Georgia beat Texas on a drama-filled Saturday night to claim the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The Bulldogs won the conference title 22-19 in overtime on Dec.
Junior linebacker Christian Farley was an All-Region first-team selection. FILE PHOTO

Junior linebacker Christian Farley was an All-Region first-team selection. FILE PHOTO

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War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Putnam County football team recently announced seven players earned 2024 All-Region honors.The War Eagles went 5-6 overall in 2024 and made a trip to the Class A Division I state playoffs before the season ended. However, head coach Joel Harvin is proud of his players in his second year.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is all smiles during an interview with ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge after winning the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is all smiles during an interview with ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge after winning the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia earns CFP berth, bye in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Georgia is returning to the College Football Playoff after defeating Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game.In the first season of a new 12-team format, the CFP committee named the Bulldogs the No. 2 seed behind Oregon.
Putnam County’s Kindall Ward (24) tries to prevent Morgan County’s Breniyah Anderson (40) from taking a shot inside the paint. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Kindall Ward (24) tries to prevent Morgan County’s Breniyah Anderson (40) from taking a shot inside the paint. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady War Eagles relying on defense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Putnam County girls’ basketball team entered this week on a hot streak, winning five straight games. To start December, the Lady War Eagles are 6-1 overall and ranked No. 7 in Class A Division I.
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