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Putnam County senior running back Rashod Daniel (3) is expected to return to play against McNair Friday night after missing a few weeks due to an injury. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County senior running back Rashod Daniel (3) is expected to return to play against McNair Friday night after missing a few weeks due to an injury. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County gears up to face McNair to begin region play

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Putnam County (1-3) returns to the gridiron Friday night to open up region play against McNair (2-2). This Friday’s meeting at Al Reaves Field will be the first between the War Eagles and the Mustangs.Putnam comes into the game following a bye week, which the War Eagles used to get healthy.
The defense kept Georgia in the game despite being short-handed. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) recorded two tackles for loss and a sack. oenel Aguero (8) recorded three solo tackles. CONOR DILLON/UGAAA

The defense kept Georgia in the game despite being short-handed. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) recorded two tackles for loss and a sack. oenel Aguero (8) recorded three solo tackles. CONOR DILLON/UGAAA

Smart ‘proud’ of Bulldogs in Lexington

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Georgia left Kroger Field in Lexington this past Saturday with a win over Kentucky, but it wasn’t easy.The Bulldogs defeated the Wildcats 13-12 in their SEC opener and head into the bye week with a 3-0 record. However, after the close win, they’re now ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press poll.
The WJVA remembered Navy veteran Robert “Uncle Bob” Van Dine, who was part of the team who won the WJVA Fishing Tournament the past two years. CONTRIBUTED

The WJVA remembered Navy veteran Robert “Uncle Bob” Van Dine, who was part of the team who won the WJVA Fishing Tournament the past two years. CONTRIBUTED

Sugar Creek Marina hosts WJVA fishing tourney

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The annual Wild Jaeger Veteran Adventures Fishing Tournament was held on Sept. 14 at Lake Oconee’s Sugar Creek Marina. The tournament is part of the WJVA's mission to reconnect veterans with the military brotherhood and the civilian community.
Mason Sinclair (11) recovered this fumble by the Southland player (lower left) near the Gators' end zone in the second quarter last Friday night. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Mason Sinclair (11) recovered this fumble by the Southland player (lower left) near the Gators' end zone in the second quarter last Friday night. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Gators ‘find a way’ to beat Southland

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
After dropping their first two games this season, the Gatewood Gators now have a 2-2 record after a soggy 16-13 win over Southland Academy (0-4) last Friday at home in Eatonton.
Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Waters helps rally Putnam past Rebels

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Putnam County secured its first victory last week over Haralson County, thanks to a strong effort from Bill Waters.Waters stepped in for injured senior running back Rashod Daniel and shined.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: New press box at Sanford Stadium

Loran Smith
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
You may have heard that Georgia has a new press box.The old facility gave way to premium seat locations for donors, which has been a trend regarding the media in recent years – something that has taken place in stadium enhancements and enlargements across the country.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck tied a program record by tossing five touchdowns against Tennessee Tech. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck tied a program record by tossing five touchdowns against Tennessee Tech. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Beck ties program TD record in win over Tennessee Tech

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Carson Beck tied a program record by throwing five touchdown passes in a 48-3 victory at home on Saturday over Tennessee Tech. It was a career game for Beck as he became the eighth Bulldog quarterback to pass for five scores in a game.
Georgia inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during Georgia’s game against Kentucky on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia inside linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during Georgia’s game against Kentucky on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Bulldogs to face familiar faces in Kentucky

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Top-ranked Georgia (2-0) will see a few familiar faces this week in Lexington when it faces Kentucky (1-1, 0-1 SEC).Former Bulldog quarterback Brock Vandagriff and inside linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson play for the Wildcats, who are struggling early this year.
The War Eagles huddle during a timeout in a game earlier this season against Greene County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

The War Eagles huddle during a timeout in a game earlier this season against Greene County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

War Eagles come up short against Laney

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Putnam County (0-3) tried to mount a fourth-quarter comeback last Friday against Laney (2-1) but came up short.The War Eagles trailed by two scores entering the final period, except they didn’t give up.
Gatwood's Hunter Johnson (22) and quarterback Ames Johnson (10, no relation) combined for a pair of touchdowns Friday night in a 40-0 rout of the visiting Lions from Loganville Christian Academy. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Gatwood's Hunter Johnson (22) and quarterback Ames Johnson (10, no relation) combined for a pair of touchdowns Friday night in a 40-0 rout of the visiting Lions from Loganville Christian Academy. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Gators feast on Lions in 40-0 win at home

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Following disappointing losses in the season’s first two games, the Gatewood Gators (1-2) stormed back with a dominating 40-0 performance at home in Eatonton Friday night against the Loganville Christian Academy Lions.“I’m going to hand it to my guys now.
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