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Gatewood’s Matt Allen goes up for two points in the Gator’s 84-52 win at Piedmont Academy in Monticello last Friday. Allen finished the night with 47 points to his credit. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Matt Allen goes up for two points in the Gator’s 84-52 win at Piedmont Academy in Monticello last Friday. Allen finished the night with 47 points to his credit. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators gain momentum heading into playoffs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Following a 78-68 home win over Westminster Christian Academy (WCA) last Tuesday, then scoring an 84-52 win on the road Friday night over Piedmont Academy, the Gatewood boys’ basketball team holds an 18-2 overall record for 2023-24, including 4-0 in region play.
Bryce Brabham (22) played a pivotal role in Putnam County’s revenge win over Washington County last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bryce Brabham (22) played a pivotal role in Putnam County’s revenge win over Washington County last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles split contests with Washington County, Thomson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Putnam County boys’ basketball split region games with Washington County and Thomson last week. The War Eagles snapped a two-game losing streak when they defeated the Golden Hawks 72-64 on Jan. 30, behind a 27-point effort from Landon Bonner. However, Class AA’s No.
T. Michael Stone/Reporter

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Stone: Falcons likely to draft another ‘pennyback’

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 8, 2024
I have to admit that I didn’t respond to the hiring of Raheem Morris with glee and optimism. It was more like despair, you know, the feeling you get when you have a flat tire and you have to put on “de-spair.
Lady Gators head coach Jordan Walters said that sophomore player Kendall Ward has been playing some “valuable minutes” for the team in recent games. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

Lady Gators head coach Jordan Walters said that sophomore player Kendall Ward has been playing some “valuable minutes” for the team in recent games. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

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Gatewood girls break skid, split games

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Gatewood’s Lady Gators held on to break a three-game losing skid on Jan. 30 with a narrow 36-32 region win at home against Westminster Christian Academy (WCA) but fell three nights later 62-42 in another region match against Piedmont Academy in Monticello.
Some smiles, some serious faces during the Fun Run start. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Some smiles, some serious faces during the Fun Run start. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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5K benefit run is a ‘full circle moment’

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Greeting each other with hugs and bundled in thick fleece hoodies, coats, and knit hats to keep warm as they worked in the cold, a small crowd began gathering in Renaissance Park at Central State Hospital early Saturday morning.
Aaron Batson with a hawg from Sinclair in the cold muddy water. CONTRIBUTED

Aaron Batson with a hawg from Sinclair in the cold muddy water. CONTRIBUTED

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Outdoors: Spring Fishing Classic

James K. Pressley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
It’s that time of year again. Time for the Spring Fishing Classic with Capt. Mack Farr! See, I knew you would get excited. Once again, Capt. Mack is putting on this great event. If you didn’t go last year, you missed out. But this year will be even better. Why, you might ask?
Journey Waller, a freshman point guard for Putnam County, has been showing promise as the year progresses. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Journey Waller, a freshman point guard for Putnam County, has been showing promise as the year progresses. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Lady War Eagles drop two straight decisions

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Putnam County girls’ basketball team enters the final week of the regular season on a two-game losing streak. The Lady War Eagles fell 52-43 to Washington County and 57-45 to Class AA’s No. 3-ranked Thomson last week.
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Smith: The Steg & the coach

Loran Smith
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Stegeman Coliseum in winter is now the place to be unless you have a fireplace, firewood, and a TV in your den.
Sophomore Matt Allen (12) scored 51 points in a win over Piedmont Academy, setting a new program record for points scored in a single game. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sophomore Matt Allen (12) scored 51 points in a win over Piedmont Academy, setting a new program record for points scored in a single game. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators bank two region wins

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Gatewood Gators opened region play last week with consecutive victories over visiting Piedmont Academy on Tuesday and at Brentwood on Friday night. The results boosted Gatewood to 16-2 overall, putting it first in the GIAA Region 2-AA standings.
Putnam County freshman Jeremy Banks (1) goes up for rebound against Thomson guard in last Tuesday’s loss to the No. 1 Bulldogs. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County freshman Jeremy Banks (1) goes up for rebound against Thomson guard in last Tuesday’s loss to the No. 1 Bulldogs. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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War Eagles get ‘wake-up call’ against Butler, Westside

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Putnam County head coach LaPatrick Marshall called last week’s two losses a “wake-up call” for his team. Butler and Westside-Augusta completed their respective sweeps of the War Eagles last week in dominating fashion. The Bulldogs won by a 31-point margin, while the Patriots got a 36-point win.
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