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Rashod Daniel (3) had a big night against Towers last week and should figure prominently again this Friday at Lamar County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Rashod Daniel (3) had a big night against Towers last week and should figure prominently again this Friday at Lamar County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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War Eagles tame Titans on Senior Night

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Putnam County tailback Rashod Daniel knew what was on the line against Towers on Senior Night last Friday.Daniel helped the War Eagles win 48-14 over the Titans, keeping his team’s region title hopes alive.“My senior night was amazing, to say the least,” said Daniel.
Senior quarterback Ames Johnson made the lone score for Gatewood on Friday at Briarwood. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Senior quarterback Ames Johnson made the lone score for Gatewood on Friday at Briarwood. IAN TOCHER/File photo

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Gatewood falls 29-6 at Briarwood

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
With a three-game winning streak in hand, but after three idle weeks due to the effects of Hurricane Helene on its schedule, Gatewood opened region play last Friday against Briarwood in Warrenton, where the hometown Buccaneers handed a 29-6 loss to the visiting Gators.
Quarterback Brannan Griffin (8) scored twice for the War Eagles and performed well all night in leading the War Eagles to a big 48-14 win over Towers. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Quarterback Brannan Griffin (8) scored twice for the War Eagles and performed well all night in leading the War Eagles to a big 48-14 win over Towers. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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‘Big game’ coming for Putnam versus Trojans

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Putnam County will face its toughest regular-season test this Friday at Lamar County in a big region tilt. The War Eagles (4-4, 2-1 Class A Division I — Region 4) and the Trojans (6-1, 3-0) are battling to win the region championship.
Sixth-year senior defensive back Dan Jackson is one of the leaders who will be counted on to improve the secondary. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Sixth-year senior defensive back Dan Jackson is one of the leaders who will be counted on to improve the secondary. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Bulldogs’ secondary needs better result against Texas

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Defensively, Georgia endured a second-half meltdown last Saturday at home against Mississippi State and hopes to correct its issues this week in a top-10 showdown in Austin against No. 1 Texas.
Wide receiver Arian Smith has had a monster season, racking up 412 yards with an average of 17.9 yards per catch and three touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Wide receiver Arian Smith has had a monster season, racking up 412 yards with an average of 17.9 yards per catch and three touchdowns. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Beck, Smith enjoy career days in Miss State win

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Carson Beck and Arian Smith enjoyed career highs in Georgia’s 41-31 win over Mississippi State.Both played key roles on the offensive side of the ball for the No. 5 Bulldogs (5-1, 3-1 SEC).
Head coach Jeff Ratliff expressed sympathy for rival schools that suffered damage from Hurricane Helene late last month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Head coach Jeff Ratliff expressed sympathy for rival schools that suffered damage from Hurricane Helene late last month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators well rested after storm break

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 10, 2024
When the 2024 GIAA football season schedule came out, head coach Jeff Ratliff and his Gatewood Gators were pleased to see their prescribed bye week smack dab in the middle of a 10-game schedule.
Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) runs away from a defender in a loss to Social Circle earlier this month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) runs away from a defender in a loss to Social Circle earlier this month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles shut out Utopian Academy

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Putnam County arguably played its most complete game against the Utopian Academy for the Arts last week in Ellenwood. The War Eagles dominated from start to finish, defeating UAA 69-0 to improve to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Class A Division I Region 4 competition.
Team Popp members (l-r): Jay Griffin, TK Kerstetter, Ralph Kuhnert, Bob Kalember, Tim O’Leary (Commissioner Emeritus), Dave Angner, Al Popp (Team Captain), Steve Gray, Chuck Shaheen, Jim Todoroff, Tom Lynn, John Kelly, Mike Fuller, Jim Donaldson. Not pictured are Dave Benson, Harry Cardillo, Tom Glisson, Arnie LeClair, Joe Shea, Mike Sullivan, Lou Valentic. CONTRIBUTED

Team Popp members (l-r): Jay Griffin, TK Kerstetter, Ralph Kuhnert, Bob Kalember, Tim O’Leary (Commissioner Emeritus), Dave Angner, Al Popp (Team Captain), Steve Gray, Chuck Shaheen, Jim Todoroff, Tom Lynn, John Kelly, Mike Fuller, Jim Donaldson. Not pictured are Dave Benson, Harry Cardillo, Tom Glisson, Arnie LeClair, Joe Shea, Mike Sullivan, Lou Valentic. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Challenge 2024 Invitational Golf Tournament results

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Since 2005, The Lake Challenge (TLC) Invitational Golf Tournament has been contested at Reynolds Lake Oconee (RLO), usually in the early Fall.
Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass in a loss to Social Circle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass in a loss to Social Circle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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War Eagles to host Towers on Senior Night

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Putnam County (3-4, 2-1 Class A Division I - Region 4) will host Towers (2-3, 0-2) for Senior Night.The War Eagles intend to send their class of 2025 off this Friday with a big victory against the Titans.
Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Dan Jackson (17) chase down Auburn quarterback Peyton Thorne. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Dan Jackson (17) chase down Auburn quarterback Peyton Thorne. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia ready to ‘cut loose’ against Mississippi State

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 10, 2024
No. 5 Georgia (4-1, 2-1 SEC) will host Mississippi State (1-4, 0-2) on Saturday for a 4:15 p.m. kickoff.The Bulldogs of Starkville have struggled this season in head coach Jeff Lebby’s first season at the helm. However, they got a bye last Saturday to rest and prepare to face the Bulldogs of Athens.
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