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Putnam County’s Kamryn Manning and Malaya Robinson compete in the 300 hurdles event during the Region 4-AA meet in late April. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County’s Kamryn Manning and Malaya Robinson compete in the 300 hurdles event during the Region 4-AA meet in late April. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam pumped up for state T&F meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 9, 2024
After competing at the Georgia High School Association’s Class AA sectionals this past weekend, Putnam County track and field will send several athletes to the state meet at East Jackson High School later this week.Putnam County left a significant mark at the state level.
The 2024 Gatewood Gators soccer team includes (l-r): Adam Harvey, Grayson Lattimore, Caleb Harvey, Parker Holle, Bodie Corry, Colt Jenkins, coach Cindy Gregory, Gage Rainey, Jayden Daniel, Charlie Randolph, Luke McNeil, Blake Callaway, JT Gregory, and John Van de Planque. CONTRIBUTED

The 2024 Gatewood Gators soccer team includes (l-r): Adam Harvey, Grayson Lattimore, Caleb Harvey, Parker Holle, Bodie Corry, Colt Jenkins, coach Cindy Gregory, Gage Rainey, Jayden Daniel, Charlie Randolph, Luke McNeil, Blake Callaway, JT Gregory, and John Van de Planque. CONTRIBUTED

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Gators reach soccer semifinals vs. Trinity

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Despite a challenging start to the season, the Gatewood boys’ soccer team has demonstrated remarkable resilience, culminating in a string of victories over the past month.
Guy Covington and his young daughter show off the record-setting 79.5-pound catfish he caught last month near Oconee Springs Park on Lake Sinclair. Georgia Outdoor News

Guy Covington and his young daughter show off the record-setting 79.5-pound catfish he caught last month near Oconee Springs Park on Lake Sinclair. Georgia Outdoor News

Record-setting catfish caught on Lake Sinclair

Excerpted With Permission From Georgia Outdoor
Thursday, May 9, 2024
A new Lake Sinclair record blue catfish was caught about 11:30 a.m.April 27 by Guy Covington of Social Circle. Covington’s record fish pulled the certified scales at Farmers Services and Hardware in Madison to 79.5 pounds.
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Smith: Don Leebern

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
All of us bring about multiple images as we travel life’s journey, and we will be remembered differently by those with whom we cross paths. For the Payne Hall fraternity of the late ’50s, there were some interesting characters with divergent and varying ways.
Last week, the Gatewood boys’ track and team won the GIAA Class AA state championship in Columbus. CONTRIBUTED

Last week, the Gatewood boys’ track and team won the GIAA Class AA state championship in Columbus. CONTRIBUTED

Gators bring home the gold

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Last week, the Gatewood boys’ track and field team captured its third state championship in five years.It did so in dramatic fashion, too. The Gators trailed Trinity Christian by a few points entering the final event, the 4x400-meter relay race.
Putnam County senior Hunter Holder (4) delivered a pitch to the plate. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Hunter Holder (4) delivered a pitch to the plate. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam baseball eliminated in first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Putnam County baseball’s season ended last week at Worth County in the first round of the playoffs. The Rams (22-7) swept the two-game series to eliminate the War Eagles (13-14) on Thursday.“I’m super proud of my guys. We fought until the end,” Putnam County head coach Mike Phiel said.
The departing seniors on the Putnam County boys’ soccer team include (l-r) Branjel Felix, Uri Jaimes, Christian Hernandez, Bryan Canales, David Cruz, Walfrey Sanchez, and Collin Garafolo. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

The departing seniors on the Putnam County boys’ soccer team include (l-r) Branjel Felix, Uri Jaimes, Christian Hernandez, Bryan Canales, David Cruz, Walfrey Sanchez, and Collin Garafolo. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

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Pierce County knocks out War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Putnam County soccer’s quest for a state championship ended in the second round of the state playoffs.Last Friday, Pierce County topped the War Eagles 2-1 at Al Reaves Stadium in Eatonton to advance.
Trey Wiggins has played in the infield as well as on the mound for the Gators this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trey Wiggins has played in the infield as well as on the mound for the Gators this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators finish No. 1 in region, ready for playoffs

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Gatewood closed out its regular season on the diamond with two wins last week, including an important 7-3 victory on Tuesday over region rival Piedmont Academy.
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Outdoors: Heroes I have known

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Fishing and hunting have allowed me to meet some true heroes.A number of years ago, my family used to support a small, wounded warrior-style group out of Madison run by Col. Mike Steele. Now, for those of you who might not know Col.
On Monday, the Gatewood golf team captured the program’s first state championship since the 2001 season. (CONTRIBUTED)

On Monday, the Gatewood golf team captured the program’s first state championship since the 2001 season. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Gators’ golf captures state title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Gatewood golf team left no stone unturned, capturing the Georgia Independent Athletic Association Class AA championship on its home course at Harbor Club in Greensboro earlier this week.
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