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Members of the Gatewood baseball team were introduced during halftime Jan. 23 at the Gators basketball game as each was officially presented their 2023 GIAA Class AA state championship rings by head coach Brandon Moss (far right). Several players who have since graduated from Gatewood’s high school returned from various colleges to Eatonton for the ceremony and the team received an enthusiastic welcome from the hoops crowd. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Members of the Gatewood baseball team were introduced during halftime Jan. 23 at the Gators basketball game as each was officially presented their 2023 GIAA Class AA state championship rings by head coach Brandon Moss (far right). Several players who have since graduated from Gatewood’s high school returned from various colleges to Eatonton for the ceremony and the team received an enthusiastic welcome from the hoops crowd. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Baseball state champion Gators receive rings

News Staff
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Baseball state champion Gators receive rings
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Charlie Bagby

Loran Smith
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
You probably have to be something of a seasoned historian or a baseball aficionado with a bent toward gleaning the lore of ole timers to recall the father-son pitchers of the Jim Bagby families.
Putnam County junior Jaylin Harper (5) played a huge part in his team’s two region wins last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior Jaylin Harper (5) played a huge part in his team’s two region wins last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Inconsistent’ War Eagles get two region wins

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Putnam County bounced back last week with a pair of road region victories over Josey and Laney. The War Eagles topped Josey last Tuesday 67-54 before defeating Laney 81-75 on Friday.
Coach Don Keiser praised the hard work and results he’s seen from freshman Landon Moreno (4) and senior Blake Callaway (5) this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Coach Don Keiser praised the hard work and results he’s seen from freshman Landon Moreno (4) and senior Blake Callaway (5) this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators defeat Trinity in double OT

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
On the night Gatewood sophomore Matt Allen surpassed the 1,000-point mark, it took double overtime for the Gators to get past Trinity Christian with a 75-70 win that boosted them to a 14-2 overall record and ranked first overall in GISA Class AA Region 2 standings.
The thousandth point in action! With this score against Trinity Christian, Gatewood’s Matt Allen (12) put the final two points on the board to earn him membership in the exclusive 1,000-points club. As a sophomore, Allen still has plenty of time to add to his career total, too. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The thousandth point in action! With this score against Trinity Christian, Gatewood’s Matt Allen (12) put the final two points on the board to earn him membership in the exclusive 1,000-points club. As a sophomore, Allen still has plenty of time to add to his career total, too. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Allen scores 1,000th point for Gators in win at home

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
It came eight minutes and 59 seconds into the third quarter Saturday night as the hometown Gatewood Gators were locked in a tight, back-and-forth battle with the visiting Trinity Christian Crusaders out of Dublin.
Putnam County senior Kamyra Aikens continues to prove her worth to the Lady War Eagles by becoming a thousand-point scorer while simultaneously playing a strong defensive game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Kamyra Aikens continues to prove her worth to the Lady War Eagles by becoming a thousand-point scorer while simultaneously playing a strong defensive game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam's Kamyra Aikens reaches unique milestone

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
It’s uncommon for a high school basketball player to score 1,000 points in their career, but Putnam County girls basketball senior Kamyra Aikens reached that lofty milestone last week against Laney. Aikens sunk a free throw to reach 1,000 career points in a 70-58 region win over the Lady Wildcats.
With the help of Georgia DNR, mobility-challenged sportsmen can still experience hunting with family members and friends. CONTRIBUTED

With the help of Georgia DNR, mobility-challenged sportsmen can still experience hunting with family members and friends. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia DNR promotes adaptive hunting

News Staff
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hosted its third adaptive hunt since 2021 earlier this month on private property in Newton County. Five adaptive hunters and their hunting buddies were teamed up with a guide for the agency’s two-day Hunt and Learn experience.
Putnam County’s War Eagle wrestlers have enjoyed a strong showing this year, with three of them reaching the 100 individual wins mark. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County’s War Eagle wrestlers have enjoyed a strong showing this year, with three of them reaching the 100 individual wins mark. CONTRIBUTED

PCHS wrestlers pinning down milestones

Arella Cash
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Throughout the season Putnam County’s wrestling War Eagles have been able to enjoy several important milestones, including three wrestlers – Jonquail Coates, Tristan Williams, and Mark Winslette – each surpassing 100 individual wins.
Rashod Daniel carries the ball for Putnam County earlier this school season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Rashod Daniel carries the ball for Putnam County earlier this school season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

College football coaches visit Putnam County

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Several college football coaches recently stopped by Putnam County High School to check on its players. Coaches from in-state institutions Kennesaw State, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, and Albany State, as well as Liberty University in Virginia, made trips to Eatonton last week.
Jeff Nail from Lake Lanier with James Pressley (left) at the Atlanta Boat Show. CONTRIBUTED

Jeff Nail from Lake Lanier with James Pressley (left) at the Atlanta Boat Show. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Boat shows and other indoor activities

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
I had several interesting experiences this past weekend. First was the Atlanta Boat Show, put on by Discover Boating. Now, I have been to many boat shows in the past, including the Atlanta show; however, this was my first time working at a boat show.
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