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Oconee County running back Caiden Wood (3) runs through a hole in the Putnam County defense in Friday’s win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Oconee County running back Caiden Wood (3) runs through a hole in the Putnam County defense in Friday’s win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Wood, Warriors too much for War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Oconee County (1-2) proved its dominance over Putnam County (0-2) again on Friday with a 51-14 win. Warriors’ running back Caiden Wood also shined, scoring four touchdowns in the win.
Back-up quarterback Ben Brannen (2) pushes off an Augusta Prep defender on his way to scoring a third-quarter touchdown in Gatewood’s 62-6 win over the visiting Cavaliers. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Back-up quarterback Ben Brannen (2) pushes off an Augusta Prep defender on his way to scoring a third-quarter touchdown in Gatewood’s 62-6 win over the visiting Cavaliers. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood gets easy win over Augusta Prep

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Gatewood Gators added another easy win Friday night, beating the visiting Augusta Prep Day Cavaliers 62-6 at Sammons Field in Eatonton.
Georgia wide receiver Mehki Mews (87) breaks away from defenders on a 54-yard touchdown during Saturday’s win over UTMartin. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Georgia wide receiver Mehki Mews (87) breaks away from defenders on a 54-yard touchdown during Saturday’s win over UTMartin. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Bulldogs bounce back from slow start to beat UT-Martin

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Top-ranked Georgia’s season-opening 48-7 victory over UT-Martin on Saturday had its highs and lows. The Bulldogs struggled out of the gate offensively but overcame the slow start to put up 41 points, with their final touchdown coming from the defense on a pick-six late in the fourth quarter.
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) easily finds the end zone on a 4-yard touchdown scramble against the Skyhawks. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) easily finds the end zone on a 4-yard touchdown scramble against the Skyhawks. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

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Georgia prepares for Ball State

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Georgia (1-0) will host Ball State (0-1) for its second game of the 2023 season on Saturday. The Bulldogs come off a 48-7 win over UT-Martin while the Cardinals lost to Kentucky 44-14 on the opening weekend of the season.
War Eagles’ defensive back Kavar Andrews (5) pursues Oconee’s Mac Little (12) while in coverage. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles’ defensive back Kavar Andrews (5) pursues Oconee’s Mac Little (12) while in coverage. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Game Preview: Jasper County at Putnam County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Jasper County (2-1) visits Putnam County (0-2) this Friday in Eatonton for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 36-27-1 • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Jasper County 42-13 in 2022. Putnam County is off to its worst start in four years.
Bland (81) is set to be a dynamic player for the Bulldogs in 2023. CONTRIBUTED

Bland (81) is set to be a dynamic player for the Bulldogs in 2023. CONTRIBUTED

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Putnam’s Bland balling for the Bulldogs

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 7, 2023
After putting up numbers on both sides of the ball during his senior year of high school, former Putnam County athlete DJ Bland is ready to utilize his skills at the next level.
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Outdoors: Crappie time on the lake

James K. Pressley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
I’ll be honest. When I started writing I didn’t crappie fish much and I truly didn’t have much interest in it. However, since then, I’ve spent a lot of time with guys like Richard Malcom, Maurice Van Hall, Chop Stover, and a few others that really helped me see the light.
Fellow Gatewood seniors Evan Bennett (7) and Blake Callaway (5) each scored two touchdowns in the Gators’ 35-0 win over the Trinity Christian Crusaders Friday night in Dublin. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Fellow Gatewood seniors Evan Bennett (7) and Blake Callaway (5) each scored two touchdowns in the Gators’ 35-0 win over the Trinity Christian Crusaders Friday night in Dublin. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators crush Crusaders 35-0 to start season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The result was never in question last Friday night in Dublin, as the visiting Gators dominated the Trinity Christian Crusaders on both sides of the ball in a season-opening 35-0 win for the Gatewood squad.
Putnam County running back Bryson Brown turns up field for a first down. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County running back Bryson Brown turns up field for a first down. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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War Eagles grounded by Baldwin in season opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Putnam County War Eagles started the season off on the wrong foot last Friday with a 33-13 loss to Baldwin County. The Braves took advantage of early Putnam mistakes and never trailed in the game.
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