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Smith: Georgia T&F coach Caryl Smith Gilbert

Loran Smith
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Caryl Smith-Gilbert is the director of the men’s and women’s track teams at the University of Georgia; if you yawn and move on about your day, be aware that track in these parts is likely to be sensational on her watch ¬– just give her competitive facilities, and you’ll see.
Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams before Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. (COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS)

Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams before Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium. (COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS)

Storylines surrounding Georgia emerge at SEC media days

Rafael Cruz
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
SEC Media Days in Dallas, Texas, featured two new additions to the storied football conference this week.Texas and Oklahoma officially joined the SEC on July 1. However, according to several national polls, the Georgia Bulldogs are back on top, ranked No. 1 in the country heading into 2024.
Steve Martinson, head coach and general manager for the Athens Rock Lobsters in their inaugural FPHL season, spoke Friday at Terrapin Brewery in Athens. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Steve Martinson, head coach and general manager for the Athens Rock Lobsters in their inaugural FPHL season, spoke Friday at Terrapin Brewery in Athens. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

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Athens Rock Lobsters introduce coach and GM

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Rock Lobsters, Athens’ new Federal Professional Hockey League team, introduced former NHL’er Steve Martinson last Friday as its first head coach and general manager.“First, I want to say I really appreciate this. What a great turnout.
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McCurley: High school football starts next month

Lance
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Georgia’s high school football season officially begins on Aug. 16, but scrimmages start on Aug. 2, which is wild. So, the next couple of weeks will be busy, but I am excited for the ride as I enter year four of covering the sport.
Lauren Paxson made an impact as a freshman shooting guard last season and should be even more impactful this year. (File Photo)

Lauren Paxson made an impact as a freshman shooting guard last season and should be even more impactful this year. (File Photo)

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Lady Gators bond under new coach

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Gatewood girls’ basketball has been doing a lot of team bonding this summer under new coach Ferdinand Farley.Farley, who coached the Lady Gators as an assistant the past few years, took over from Jordan Walters.
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Smith: Summer sports satisfy in Europe

Loran Smith
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The fortnight it takes to determine the various champions of Wimbledon, one of the classiest sporting events worldwide, is likely on every true sports aficionado’s bucket list. Wimbledon is the equal of the Masters golf tournament and the Kentucky Derby in class.
The Rock Lobsters will play 56 regular season games in their inaugural season.

The Rock Lobsters will play 56 regular season games in their inaugural season.

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Rock Lobsters release 2024-25 season schedule

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Rock Lobsters, Athens’ new Federal Professional Hockey League (FPHL) team, has released its inaugural 2024-25 season schedule.Most notably, the previously announced Oct. 26 date for the team’s home opener in the still-under-construction Capital Center Arena has been postponed to Dec.
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Pressley: A lesson in conservation

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Sometimes, the stars align, and you get little nudges from God, the universe, Mother Nature, or whatever you want to claim. Lately, I think those forces have aligned so that we can discuss conservation.
After a strong senior campaign at Putnam County, pitcher Hunter Holder is heading to South Georgia’s Thomas University this fall. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

After a strong senior campaign at Putnam County, pitcher Hunter Holder is heading to South Georgia’s Thomas University this fall. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

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Putnam pitcher Hunter Holder commits to Thomas University

Trey Norris
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Putnam County infielder and pitcher Hunter Holder had a phenomenal senior campaign as a War Eagle. In 37.1 innings pitched this past season, Holder struck out 46 batters while walking just 22 and allowing just 33 hits and 27 runs.Holder had 13 hits, 14 runs scored, and six RBIs at the plate.
Gatewood baseball’s Lawson Wooten recently committed to continue his career on the diamond at Augusta University. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Gatewood baseball’s Lawson Wooten recently committed to continue his career on the diamond at Augusta University. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

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Wooten ‘excited’ to play at Augusta

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Playing baseball collegiately has always been Lawson Wooten’s dream. Now, that dream will soon become reality, as the Gatewood pitcher and infielder recently announced he will play baseball at Augusta University next spring.“It’s honestly a dream come true, and I am excited,” Wooten said.
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