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Sophomore Matt Allen (12) defends a shot from a John Hancock guard in the post. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sophomore Matt Allen (12) defends a shot from a John Hancock guard in the post. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators, Lady Gators sweep John Hancock Academy

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Both the Gatewood girls’ and boys’ basketball teams were in action Monday night in Eatonton, where they hosted the John Hancock Academy Rebels out of Sparta. The Lady Gators won 52-44 to reach a 2-1 record so far this season, while the Gatewood boys prevailed 80-39 in their season opener.
Putnam County’s Lily Frisch (right) shakes hands with a competitor. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County’s Lily Frisch (right) shakes hands with a competitor. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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War Eagle wrestlers have busy start to season

Arella Cash
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Putnam County High School wrestling team traveled to Monticello on Nov. 17 where it dominated Jasper County (52-18) and Piedmont Academy (30-26). Senior wrestler Mark Winslette captured his 100th win in Monticello by pinning a Jasper County opponent.
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James K. Pressley/File Photo

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Outdoors: Nothing like a live performance

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
In years gone by, a vital part of the social life of a small town was between church socials and community theatre. In fact, those two items made up a lot of my young life and young married life. We went to a lot of plays and musicals.
Gators’ senior Lawson Wooten, shown here deflecting a pass attempt by freshman APD quarterback Carter Chavous, had a great game on both sides of the ball for Gatewood Friday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators’ senior Lawson Wooten, shown here deflecting a pass attempt by freshman APD quarterback Carter Chavous, had a great game on both sides of the ball for Gatewood Friday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood heads to semis with 54-12 win over APD

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Gatewood delivered a dominant 54-12 performance Friday night in beating the visiting Augusta Prep Day (APD) Cavaliers.
Landon Bonner (2) brings the ball up the floor in transition during a first-round playoff against Toombs County on Feb. 22. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Landon Bonner (2) brings the ball up the floor in transition during a first-round playoff against Toombs County on Feb. 22. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Youth to power War Eagles basketball this season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Putnam County boys basketball has high aspirations this season after losing in the second round last year. However, the War Eagles will be without their all-time leading scorer Eren Banks, who graduated in May and is now on scholarship playing basketball at Georgia Southern.
Sophomore wide receiver Dillon Bell threw a touchdown pass, caught five passes for 90 yards and a score while also recording one rush against Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart looks on with a smile during Bell’s post-game interview. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Sophomore wide receiver Dillon Bell threw a touchdown pass, caught five passes for 90 yards and a score while also recording one rush against Tennessee in Knoxville Saturday. Head coach Kirby Smart looks on with a smile during Bell’s post-game interview. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Bell helps lead Bulldogs past Volunteers on Saturday

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Georgia’s Dillon Bell had himself a game against Tennessee in a 38-10 win on Saturday. Bell, a sophomore offensive weapon for the Bulldogs, completed one pass for an 18-yard touchdown. He also had a rush for four yards while adding five receptions for 90 yards and a score. “Great competitor.
Junior defensive back Javon Bullard recorded six tackles and a pass deflection in Georgia’s 38-10 win over Tennessee. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Junior defensive back Javon Bullard recorded six tackles and a pass deflection in Georgia’s 38-10 win over Tennessee. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

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Georgia, Georgia Tech set to renew Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Georgia (11-0, 8-0) and in-state rival Georgia Tech (6-5, 3-2) will renew Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate this Saturday. The No. 1 Bulldogs are coming off a 38-10 dismantling of then-ranked No.
Carly Cannon was a mainstay on last season’s girls’ basketball team for Gatewood, but now as one of just two seniors on the roster, her experience has become even more valuable. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Carly Cannon was a mainstay on last season’s girls’ basketball team for Gatewood, but now as one of just two seniors on the roster, her experience has become even more valuable. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Lady Gators basketball starts season with even record

Trey Norris
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team jumped out to a 1-1 start this season after posting a 52-44 win over Edmund Burke on Nov. 14, followed by a 57-49 loss on Nov. 16 to Westminster School of Augusta.
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Loran Smith/Columnist

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Smith: Facing Tennessee

Loran Smith
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Although Georgia and Tennessee competed in football in the early 1900s, the two teams did not play each other from 1937 to 1968. Over the years I have been asked about that but don’t know exactly why there was no competition between the two schools.
Mark Winslette attempts to pin an opponent during a match last season. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Mark Winslette attempts to pin an opponent during a match last season. ARELLA CASH/File photo

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Putnam wrestling to be led by experience

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Putnam County wrestling team began its season this past weekend at Gainesville High, and War Eagles’ head coach Joe Hutsell said he has high expectations for this year. He predicted this senior class is going to have a special year with a lot of goals they’ve set in place.
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