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Putnam County's Tristan Williams extends his body for a ball in last week's match against Cook. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County's Tristan Williams extends his body for a ball in last week's match against Cook. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Putnam coach confident in tennis teams’ growth

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Last week, Putnam County’s tennis teams saw their seasons end in the first round of the state playoffs. Each team hosted a playoff match but came up short as the No. 2 seed War Eagles fell 3-0 to No. 3 seed Cook, while No. 4 seed Worth County shut out the top-seeded Lady War Eagles by a 5-0 score.
Loran Smith/Columnist

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Smith: The Kentucky Derby

Loran Smith
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The running of the Kentucky Derby has always gotten my attention – long before I even had the opportunity to experience the “Run for the Roses” live and in living color.I will watch the 149th running of the Derby this Saturday via NBC with mixed emotions. I won’t have to fight the crowds.
Ames Johnson stares down the ball as he hits his first home run of the season. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Ames Johnson stares down the ball as he hits his first home run of the season. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

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Gatewood captures region baseball title

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Despite a tough week on the diamond, the Gatewood Gators won their second straight region championship last week. The Gators are 5-0 in Region 2-AA, but four straight non-region losses have shown the Gators they still have room to improve with the playoffs nearing.
Emmanuel Meraz (10) scored three goals in Putnam County's win over Cook last week. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Emmanuel Meraz (10) scored three goals in Putnam County's win over Cook last week. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Meraz’s hat trick powers Putnam past Cook

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Emmanuel Meraz added to his list of accomplishments this season in last Friday’s playoff match against Cook.Meraz scored the game’s only three goals, powering top-seed Putnam County (13-1) to a 3-0 win over Cook (8-11).
Putnam County senior Lily Frisch (13) tries to dribble to ball away from a Jeff Davis defender. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County senior Lily Frisch (13) tries to dribble to ball away from a Jeff Davis defender. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Lady War Eagles fall in soccer first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Lady War Eagles’ soccer season ended last Thursday in the first round of the playoffs when No. 4 seed Jeff Davis upset top-seed Putnam County 4-1 at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton.Despite the loss, Putnam head coach Brandi Barling appreciated her players’ effort until the final whistle.
Hunter Holder (4) is Putnam County’s ace on the mound and will lead the War Eagles into Thursday’s away matchup against Worth County. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Hunter Holder (4) is Putnam County’s ace on the mound and will lead the War Eagles into Thursday’s away matchup against Worth County. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

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War Eagles enter playoffs as No. 3 seed

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Putnam County begins its playoff quest on April 25 as the No. 3 seed from Region 4-AA after going 2-1 last week.The War Eagles (13-12, 12-2 Region 4-AA) split games with No. 3-ranked Washington County before blasting Westside-Augusta by a score of 16-0.
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Outdoors: A hero named ‘Daddy’

News Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
“Hero.” Fishing and life have allowed me to meet several people who genuinely fill this role, but people use this word way too much these days, in my opinion. The signs, the hashtags, whatever. I get it; we all want to honor people. However, I think few understand the meaning of this word.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

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Smith: Masters wrap-up

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 18, 2024
AUGUSTA – Scottie Scheffler represents a lot of what most of us like. He is a champion who has manners, taste, and fire in the belly. He likes to win because he is a competitor, but one who underscores class and goodwill. He is a good neighbor type, who would lend a helping hand.
(From L to R): Mikey Padula, Lawson Wooten, Sean Harvey, coach Doug Price, Ames Johnson, Lathan Hallin, Gavin Gignilliat, and Colton Painter

(From L to R): Mikey Padula, Lawson Wooten, Sean Harvey, coach Doug Price, Ames Johnson, Lathan Hallin, Gavin Gignilliat, and Colton Painter

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Gatewood golf wins region, eyes state

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Gatewood golf team returned to glory as it captured the region championship earlier this month.Five golfers – Gavin Gignilliat, Lathan Hillin, Ames Johnson, Mikey Padula, and Sean Harvey – combined for a winning score of 318. The championship capped off a great regular season for the Gators.
Putnam County senior Hunter Holder hurled a gem of a game Monday against Washington County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Hunter Holder hurled a gem of a game Monday against Washington County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

‘Complete game’ powers War Eagles past WaCo

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Putnam County upset No. 3 Washington County at home in Eatonton on Monday, led by Gates Lanzarone and Hunter Holder. The War Eagles blanked the Golden Hawks, winning 6-0 to improve to 12-11 overall and 11-1 in region play.
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