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Senior Jaylin Harper (5) scored 14 points in a win over Hancock Central on Nov. 30. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Senior Jaylin Harper (5) scored 14 points in a win over Hancock Central on Nov. 30. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles try to stay humble after perfect start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Putnam County’s impressive start to the 2024-25 basketball season continued last week with three more wins. The War Eagles swept Hancock Central (85-71; 70-54) and topped Greene County (95-55). They entered this week with an 8-0 record on the year and are ranked No. 2 overall in Class A Division I.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Toughness, connection, resiliency, composure

Loran Smith
Thursday, December 5, 2024
As the extended overtime game versus Georgia Tech played out last weekend, there were so many times when one’s confidence was buoyed, dashed, and fractured – certainly for home team fans – yet faith remained intact as the University of Georgia perhaps earned the most improbable victory in its...
Gatewood senior Ames Johnson had a solid game for the Gators Monday night in his first game back as a basketball player since he was a freshman. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Ames Johnson had a solid game for the Gators Monday night in his first game back as a basketball player since he was a freshman. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators feast on JHA in season opener

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 5, 2024
By the end of the opening quarter, the visiting Rebels from John Hancock Academy were probably wishing they’d never made the trip to the Gators’ lair in Eatonton.When the first quarter ended after just eight minutes, Gatewood was up 31-5.
Sophomore guard Lauren Paxson had a strong game for the Lady Gators Monday night in a 58-31 win over JHA. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sophomore guard Lauren Paxson had a strong game for the Lady Gators Monday night in a 58-31 win over JHA. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Lady Gators win at home over John Hancock

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Lady Gators basketball team earned a solid win over John Hancock Academy on Monday night at home in Eatonton. Coming off a 68-16 loss at Athens Christian late last month in their 2024-25 season opener, the Gatewood girls prevailed 58-31 over the Lady Rebels from nearby Sparta.
Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a game-winning two-point conversion for Georgia during the eighth overtime against rival Georgia Tech. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Nate Frazier (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring a game-winning two-point conversion for Georgia during the eighth overtime against rival Georgia Tech. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs swat Yellow Jackets in 8 OT thriller

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 5, 2024
It took a while, but Georgia eventually defeated Georgia Tech 44-42 last Saturday in an instant classic at Sanford Stadium.The No.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) during Georgia’s game against Texas at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) during Georgia’s game against Texas at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

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The Rematch: Georgia, Texas to meet again in SEC title game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The 2024 SEC Championship game on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will be a rematch between Georgia and Texas.Earlier this season, the Bulldogs defeated the Longhorns 30-15 in a top-10 matchup, and this week, both are again ranked in the top 10 of the College Football Playoff poll.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: I’m Thankful

Loran Smith
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Thanksgiving season is a wonderful time of the year, and we should never tire of giving thanks on this glorious holiday for the many good things that come our way.
Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon soars over a Morgan County defender for an easy layup. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon soars over a Morgan County defender for an easy layup. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles defeat Dogs in rivalry tilt

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team topped rival Morgan County 65-45 behind a solid second-half effort.The two teams were tied 25-25 at the half, but the War Eagles outscored the Dogs 40-25 in the final two quarters.
Putnam County guard Melody Richardson (15) drives past Morgan County’s Sadie Green as she tries to make an easy basket. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County guard Melody Richardson (15) drives past Morgan County’s Sadie Green as she tries to make an easy basket. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady War Eagles beat Morgan in thriller

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Putnam County girls’ basketball team edged out rival Morgan County 47-45 last Thursday night on the road.The Lady Dogs were set to inbound the ball with under five seconds left in the game, and they heaved up a prayer down to the other end of the court.
Georgia freshman running back Nate Frazier (3) carried the ball 21 times for 136 yards and three scores against the Massachusetts Minutemen. JIM TURNER/Contributed

Georgia freshman running back Nate Frazier (3) carried the ball 21 times for 136 yards and three scores against the Massachusetts Minutemen. JIM TURNER/Contributed

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Frazier scores 3 TDs in win over UMass

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Nate Frazier had a career game on the ground on November 23, as No. 12 Georgia easily defeated UMass.Frazier rushed for career-highs in yards and touchdowns as the Bulldogs dominated the Minute Men 59-21 at Sanford Stadium.
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