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Trina Tracey gets set to serve for the Lady War Eagles against Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Trina Tracey gets set to serve for the Lady War Eagles against Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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Lady War Eagles in driver’s seat of Region 4-AA

Arella Cash
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Putnam County volleyball currently is 3-4 overall but is in first place in Region 4-AA. In the non-region play, Putnam fell 2-0 at home to Baldwin on Aug. 15 with sets of 25-21 and 25-16.
Addison Hutsell catches behind the plate for Putnam County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Addison Hutsell catches behind the plate for Putnam County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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Lady War Eagles have slow start to season

Story And Photos By Arella Cash
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Putnam County softball has had a rough beginning to its season against a tough schedule but hopes to rebound in region play. The Lady War Eagles fell Aug. 16 to Oglethorpe County 22-0 before a doubleheader Aug. 19, where they lost to Oglethorpe again and then Lincoln County.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

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Outdoors: Deep thoughts on deep woods

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Have you ever heard or seen something long before daylight on the way to your deer stand? And I’m not talking about these sissy stands about 20 yards off the road with feeders, air conditioning and comfy chairs.
Gatewood’s assistant coaches include (l-r) Andrew Ringer, Josh Ringer, Tyler VanDusen and Mike Kelly. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s assistant coaches include (l-r) Andrew Ringer, Josh Ringer, Tyler VanDusen and Mike Kelly. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Coaching comes first at Gatewood

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
In any sport, it’s the athletes who make the plays and score the points to win the game, but there are always coaches on the sidelines or behind the bench, providing the game plans and advice to guide the way.
Junior running back Jackson Hewatt (3) is the center of attention of teammates and rivals alike in a first-quarter scrimmage run Friday night at Gatewood Schools in Eatonton, versus the Cavaliers of Mount de Sales Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Junior running back Jackson Hewatt (3) is the center of attention of teammates and rivals alike in a first-quarter scrimmage run Friday night at Gatewood Schools in Eatonton, versus the Cavaliers of Mount de Sales Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Coach concerned, not worried about Gators

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Overall, Gatewood Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff appeared satisfied, if not entirely impressed with his team’s 35-13 win in a pre-season scrimmage against Mount de Sales Academy last Friday night. “I was proud of the effort tonight.
Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Youth helps lift War Eagles past Tigers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Putnam County’s youth up front on the offensive and defensive lines and its rushing attack were key to Friday night’s scrimmage victory over Greene County. After trailing at halftime, the War Eagles fought back in the second half to defeat the Tigers, 27-14.
Several Lady Eagles celebrate after winning a point against Lake Oconee Academy. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Several Lady Eagles celebrate after winning a point against Lake Oconee Academy. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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Lady Eagles Volleyball opens against Greyhounds, Titans

Arella Cash
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Putnam County High School’s varsity volleyball squad dropped its season-opening matches on Aug. 8, with a pair of non-region losses at home to Lake Oconee Academy and Jones County.  The Lady Titans defeated the Lady Eagles 25-10 and 25-16 to open up the night.
Randy Quintrell with my daughter, Gabby. CONTRIBUTED

Randy Quintrell with my daughter, Gabby. CONTRIBUTED

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Outdoors: Dove hunts in shorts and flip-flops

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
“The South smells of red cedar and red dirt … She tastes of Gulf shrimp and coarse-ground grits. She sounds like shotshells at a Saturday dove shoot and is seen through live oak boughs draped with Spanish moss. The South moves slowly enough to be known.
Kilgore is expected to make a big impact for the Gamecocks as a freshman in 2023. CONTRIBUTED

Kilgore is expected to make a big impact for the Gamecocks as a freshman in 2023. CONTRIBUTED

Kilgore preparing for freshman season with Gamecocks

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Jalon Kilgore will continue his college classes next week at the University of South Carolina but for the past few weeks, he’s been busy participating in the Gamecocks’ fall football preseason camp.Kilgore, a former Putnam County football star, gave his pledge to South Carolina in June 2022.
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