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Gatewood junior Walker Roberts (3) eventually scored the game-winning run in the first game of a doubleheader last Friday in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood junior Walker Roberts (3) eventually scored the game-winning run in the first game of a doubleheader last Friday in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators face Brentwood in doubleheader

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Gatewood Gators had a short but successful week last week facing region rival Brentwood in a Friday doubleheader in Sandersville. The Gators swept the Eagles two games to none by a score of 4-3 in game one and 13-0 in game two.
PCHS senior Alan Hill sprints toward the finish line during the 100-meter dash at the Greene County Tigers Invitational last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

PCHS senior Alan Hill sprints toward the finish line during the 100-meter dash at the Greene County Tigers Invitational last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles’ track-and-field takes new approach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
So far this season, Putnam County’s track-and-field teams have excelled by taking a new approach. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams are competing hard for first-year coach Gary Waller, who is trying to train athletes to “get better” each week.
Pitcher Hunter Holder (4) was dominant for Putnam County in last week’s 6-1 win over Thomson. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Pitcher Hunter Holder (4) was dominant for Putnam County in last week’s 6-1 win over Thomson. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County baseball splits with Thomson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Putnam County baseball split with Thomson, winning 6-1 at home on March 25 and losing 12-2 four days later on the road.The two-game series with the Bulldogs couldn’t have been more lopsided, according to War Eagles head coach Mike Phiel.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Easter, seersucker, sweet tea and The Masters

James K. Pressley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
As many of you know, I believe The Masters should be treated like a religious holiday. We should all stop what we are doing, turn toward Augusta, and not move for four days. Well, really five because to me it all starts with the Par 3 Tournament on Wednesday.The grandfather of golf, Mr.
The War Eagles fell to Johnson (Augusta) last week in the region championship. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

The War Eagles fell to Johnson (Augusta) last week in the region championship. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

Putnam tennis teams ace region tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Putnam County’s tennis teams recently participated in the Region 4-AA tournament and finished well. The Lady War Eagles captured the region championship and the War Eagles finished in second place.
Gatewood's Trey Wiggins heads to first base on a walk after taking ball four from the GWA pitcher. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Gatewood's Trey Wiggins heads to first base on a walk after taking ball four from the GWA pitcher. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Gators continue winning ways

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Gatewood went undefeated again last week versus George Walton Academy (GWA) and swept Westminster Christian (WCA) in a two-game series.The Gators opened their week at home in Eatonton on March 18 against George Walton in what turned out to be a high-scoring ball game.
War Eagles’ leading scorer Emmanuel Meraz (10) weaves his way through several of Josey’s players before taking a shot on goal. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles’ leading scorer Emmanuel Meraz (10) weaves his way through several of Josey’s players before taking a shot on goal. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Meraz leads War Eagles to region title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Putnam County’s Emmanuel Meraz scored a team-high four goals on Monday, powering the War Eagles soccer team to a 10-0 win over Josey.
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

McCurley’s Minute: Showpay Ohtani?

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Last week, an interesting, but important piece of news came across social media feeds.It was about Major League Baseball’s (MLB’s) international darling, Shohei Ohtani, being involved in a gambling scandal.
Sophomore outfielder Wyatt Sims (1) had a pair of RBIs in a 19-4 win for Putnam County over Glenn Hills in the second game of a doubleheader last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Sophomore outfielder Wyatt Sims (1) had a pair of RBIs in a 19-4 win for Putnam County over Glenn Hills in the second game of a doubleheader last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles' baseball spank Spartans

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Putnam County baseball was back on the diamond last Wednesday and picked up two convincing region wins. The War Eagles took the doubleheader at home against Glenn Hills, spanking the Spartans 21-2 and 19-4.
Two of the best-ever at their chosen crafts: Bulldogs’ football legend and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker (left) with UGA’s legendary Sports Information and Communications Director Claude Felton on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Two of the best-ever at their chosen crafts: Bulldogs’ football legend and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker (left) with UGA’s legendary Sports Information and Communications Director Claude Felton on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Garnder: UGA blessed by long-serving SID Felton

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The tenure of one of the University of Georgia’s longest-serving, most beloved, and most outstanding employees ever ended Jan. 31 with the retirement of Claude Felton.
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