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Blake Callaway attempts to jump over the bar during the high jump event at a meet earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Blake Callaway attempts to jump over the bar during the high jump event at a meet earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Gatewood T&F prepares for region meet

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Gatewood track-and-field recently wrapped up a successful regular season and is preparing for the region meet.The boys’ team won its last home meet on April 3, while the Gatewood girls’ squad placed third overall.
Lake Oconee Striper Club member Chad Womack proudly displays the 25-pound striper he caught recently during Capt. Doug Nelms’ Derby. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Striper Club member Chad Womack proudly displays the 25-pound striper he caught recently during Capt. Doug Nelms’ Derby. CONTRIBUTED

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Outdoors: Straight up fishing on Lake Sinclair

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
On the weekend of March 23-24, Sinclair Marina in Milledgeville hosted the Toyota Series and Falcon Bass Boat-sponsored pro, Brian Latimer, his Straight Up Fishing (SUF) school, and his SUF Classic tournament. It was a well-attended event with a lot of fun and good food.
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Smith: Nat Dye

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 4, 2024
BLYTHE - Dating back to colonial times, this rural community of 744 hardworking folks has been anchored amid farming and agribusiness interests along with hunting and fishing pursuits.It is 10 miles southwest of Ft.
Gracie Bird (15) pushes the ball up the field against Butler last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gracie Bird (15) pushes the ball up the field against Butler last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Putnam girls soccer captures region title, rides winning streak

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Putnam County girls’ soccer continued its winning ways last week by finishing up its region slate with a pair of wins over Josey and Butler.The Lady War Eagles won by forfeit over Josey, but mercy-ruled Butler 10-0 on March 27.
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

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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

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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

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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.
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James K Pressley/File Photo

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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

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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.
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