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War Eagles’ leading scorer Emmanuel Meraz (10) weaves his way through several of Josey’s players before taking a shot on goal. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles’ leading scorer Emmanuel Meraz (10) weaves his way through several of Josey’s players before taking a shot on goal. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Meraz leads War Eagles to region title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Putnam County’s Emmanuel Meraz scored a team-high four goals on Monday, powering the War Eagles soccer team to a 10-0 win over Josey.
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McCurley’s Minute: Showpay Ohtani?

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Last week, an interesting, but important piece of news came across social media feeds.It was about Major League Baseball’s (MLB’s) international darling, Shohei Ohtani, being involved in a gambling scandal.
Sophomore outfielder Wyatt Sims (1) had a pair of RBIs in a 19-4 win for Putnam County over Glenn Hills in the second game of a doubleheader last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Sophomore outfielder Wyatt Sims (1) had a pair of RBIs in a 19-4 win for Putnam County over Glenn Hills in the second game of a doubleheader last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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War Eagles' baseball spank Spartans

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Putnam County baseball was back on the diamond last Wednesday and picked up two convincing region wins. The War Eagles took the doubleheader at home against Glenn Hills, spanking the Spartans 21-2 and 19-4.
Two of the best-ever at their chosen crafts: Bulldogs’ football legend and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker (left) with UGA’s legendary Sports Information and Communications Director Claude Felton on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Two of the best-ever at their chosen crafts: Bulldogs’ football legend and 1982 Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker (left) with UGA’s legendary Sports Information and Communications Director Claude Felton on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Garnder: UGA blessed by long-serving SID Felton

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The tenure of one of the University of Georgia’s longest-serving, most beloved, and most outstanding employees ever ended Jan. 31 with the retirement of Claude Felton.
Gatewood's Blake Callaway placed first overall in the high jump last week. (FILE PHOTO)

Gatewood's Blake Callaway placed first overall in the high jump last week. (FILE PHOTO)

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Gatewood T&F places well at home meet

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Gatewood’s track-and-field teams hosted a meet last Wednesday in Eatonton. The Gatewood boys’ team placed first overall with 125 points, defeating rivals Brentwood and Trinity Christian, which both tied for second place with 102 points. Skipstone Academy finished third, with Twiggs Academy fourth.
Putnam County leading-scorer Emmanuel Meraz (10) races to score a goal past a defender last Thursday in a win over Westside-Augusta. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County leading-scorer Emmanuel Meraz (10) races to score a goal past a defender last Thursday in a win over Westside-Augusta. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles riding hot streak

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Putnam County soccer is on a mission, entering this week riding a hot streak of nine straight wins.The War Eagles are ranked No. 10 in the Georgia High School Association’s Class AA, per Scorbord.com. However, head coach Michael Taylor doesn’t care about the ranking right now.
Gatewood junior Caleb Riser (right) has been doing a good job lately, both at the plate and running the bases. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood junior Caleb Riser (right) has been doing a good job lately, both at the plate and running the bases. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators gain ground on the diamond

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Gatewood’s baseball team scored an impressive 11-2 victory over region rival Piedmont last Tuesday, followed by a 5-2 win at home on Thursday over Vidalia Heritage.
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Smith: UGA spring sports

Loran Smith
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Spring is the time of the year for many sports to peak. Someday, and I feel sooner than later, UGA basketball coach Mike White will have us excited about his team making the playoffs. He will get us into March Madness.
Putnam senior Mark Winslette (9) blasted a three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning against Westside last week. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam senior Mark Winslette (9) blasted a three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning against Westside last week. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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War Eagles ‘ambush’ Patriots

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Putnam County blanked Westside-Augusta 5-0 on March 12 for a big region win at home in Eatonton.The War Eagles scored five runs in the bottom half of the first inning and got seven solid innings from Hunter Holder on the mound to improve to 4-9 overall and a 3-0 mark in region play this year.
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McCurley’s Minute: Let the Madness begin

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
With the brackets set, it’s officially the best part of the year as March Madness begins later this week. I am excited for both the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments since there are so many storylines to follow.First, I want to see if Caitlin Clark can lead her Iowa Lady Hawkeyes to an NCAA title.
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