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War Eagles’ soccer ready for first-round playoff

War Eagles’ soccer ready for first-round playoff

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War Eagles’ soccer ready for first-round playoff

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Putnam County soccer recently wrapped up its regular season with a 10-0 non-region win over Greene County.The War Eagles (13-1) enter the Class AA state playoffs on a 13-game winning streak. They also won the Region 4-AA title and are the No. 1 seed entering the postseason. They’ll face No.
Alongside teammates Gracie Bird and Elizabeth Haley, Lily Frisch (13) is part of a three-pronged attack for the PCHS girls' soccer team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Alongside teammates Gracie Bird and Elizabeth Haley, Lily Frisch (13) is part of a three-pronged attack for the PCHS girls' soccer team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Putnam girls’ soccer preps for postseason

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Putnam County girls’ soccer season continues Thursday evening in the first round of Class AA state playoffs.The Lady War Eagles are the top seed from Region 4 and will face Jeff Davis, the No. 4 seed from Region 1.
Gatewood slugger Jayden Moss (37) at the plate during a road win over Westminster Christian on March 21. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Gatewood slugger Jayden Moss (37) at the plate during a road win over Westminster Christian on March 21. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Gators' winning streak comes to an end

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Gatewood Gators’ win streak came to an end on the diamond last week as they dropped their Friday matchup against The Heritage School 5-4 in Newnan.But the following day brought new life for the Gators, who beat Bethlehem Christian 3-2 in Eatonton.
Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) lines up before a play during the annual G-Day scrimmage. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams (13) lines up before a play during the annual G-Day scrimmage. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Mykel Williams shines on G-Day

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams wreaked havoc Saturday during the annual G-Day scrimmage.
Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) makes an over-the-shoulder catch over a defender. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) makes an over-the-shoulder catch over a defender. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Led by Lovett, ‘Dogs offense thrives on field

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
During halftime of Saturday’s G-Day football scrimmage in Athens, Brock Bowers, who pulled off countless highlight-reel plays the past few years for the Bulldogs’ offense, was formally presented with his second Mackey Award.
Ferdinand Farley (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

Ferdinand Farley (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

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Gatewood introduces new girls’ basketball coach

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Gatewood recently announced its new girls’ head basketball coach in the promotion of assistant coach Ferdinand Farley Jr.Farley replaces Jordan Walters, who recently stepped down after serving as head coach for the past six seasons.
Gatewood’s Lawson Wooten finished off the RSC Eagles with seven strikeouts while allowing no runs and no walks in the final three innings. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Lawson Wooten finished off the RSC Eagles with seven strikeouts while allowing no runs and no walks in the final three innings. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators ground Eagles – twice

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Gatewood Gators extended their current winning streak to 10 games with a pair of non-region road wins last week over Rock Springs Christian (11-5, 3-0) in Milner and Stratford Academy (10-9, 0-4) in Macon. Gatewood (11-2, 5-0) benefitted from two strong innings from its pitching staff.
Daniel, a rising senior at Putnam County, currently has offers from Ole Miss, Appalachian State, Army, and Troy. (Photo/LANCE MCCURLEY)

Daniel, a rising senior at Putnam County, currently has offers from Ole Miss, Appalachian State, Army, and Troy. (Photo/LANCE MCCURLEY)

Daniel invited to high-profile football camps

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Putnam County running back and linebacker Rashod Daniel has received high praise for his skills on the gridiron.Daniel was invited to the Under Armour Atlanta football camp in February and competed against some of the best prospects in the nation. Daniel will also attend a Rivals.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

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Smitjh: Reminiscing and dreaming

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
One of my pastimes is reminiscing, which seems to be gathering steam as I count my birthdays.The time for reflection most often comes about at the start of baseball season. It causes me to flashback to my days on the farm when there was no television, only scratchy static on an old Philco radio.
Freshman Jordan Thomas (92) is a Georgia defensive lineman to watch in Saturday’s scrimmage. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Freshman Jordan Thomas (92) is a Georgia defensive lineman to watch in Saturday’s scrimmage. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Storylines to follow for Georgia’s G-Day scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Georgia wrapped up spring practices this week ahead of Saturday’s annual G-Day scrimmage at Sanford Stadium. The Bulldogs will split up into two teams – Red and Black – for their final scrimmage of the spring.
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