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Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Kim Braswell

Loran Smith
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Kim Braswell, the left-footed placement practitioner for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1970-72 – one of the last of the “toe” kickers – has written a book. It probably won’t make the best-sellers list, but it is an enlightening treatise about a young man who succeeded despite deafness and diabetes.
Senior Jenna McDerment (8) approaches to challenge a Greene County player. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Senior Jenna McDerment (8) approaches to challenge a Greene County player. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

PCHS soccer finishes first, heads to playoffs

Arella Cash
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The last regular-season home game for Putnam County High School’s soccer teams came on March 28, and not only celebrated 2023 seniors but also college signings. PCHS soccer for both boys and girls has been dominant over the past several weeks and last Tuesday the celebration continued.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Pressley: Easter, Seersucker and the Masters

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
As many of you know, I personally believe the Masters should be treated like a religious holiday. We should all stop what we are doing, turn toward Augusta and not move for four days. Well, really five, because to me it all starts with the Par 3 tournament on Wednesday. The grandfather of golf, Mr.
After hosting four-straight weekly meets, Gatewood athletes earned a well-deserved rest this week, but will return to the track next Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

After hosting four-straight weekly meets, Gatewood athletes earned a well-deserved rest this week, but will return to the track next Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood continues to build on track-and-field season

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Gatewood Gators track-and-field team hosted Bethlehem Christian, Trinity Christian of Dublin, Brentwood, Briarwood, Twiggs Academy, John Hancock Academy and Windsor on March 29, in its fourth-consecutive home meet of the year.
Freshman player Vidhi Raiyini looks to be a force in girls’ tennis at Putnam High for years to come. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Freshman player Vidhi Raiyini looks to be a force in girls’ tennis at Putnam High for years to come. ARELLA CASH/Staff

PCHS set to host region tennis playoffs

Arella Cash
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Putnam County High School girls’ tennis team visited Augusta on March 16, where they defeated Westside 5-0. Each of the Putnam girls ultimately dominated their competition, but Giana Hamlin played a particularly combative match.
John Wallace Thompson (12) swings for the fences during a recent Gatewood game at home in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

John Wallace Thompson (12) swings for the fences during a recent Gatewood game at home in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators win three on the road to extend streak

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After a doubleheader sweep on the road last Tuesday against region rivals Westminster Christian in Watkinsville, followed by a non-region, Thursday night win in Macon over First Presbyterian Day, the Gatewood Gators are riding a seven-game winning streak.
Gracie Bird (15) tries to the move the ball past a defender. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Gracie Bird (15) tries to the move the ball past a defender. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Putnam County boys, girls soccer teams claim region titles

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Putnam County High School soccer teams packed their bags for road work the past couple of weeks, culminating in both boys’ and girls’ squads winning region championships with undefeated region records.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Jackie Bradford

Loran Smith
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
March Madness to a basketball aficionado is pulsating and enrapturing – it satiates the hunger for intense competition like mana from heaven. Perhaps its appeal is so widespread because it encompasses so many hopefuls across the land.
Gates Lanzarone (28) smacks a ball through the infield in a loss to Athens Academy in Athens on Feb. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gates Lanzarone (28) smacks a ball through the infield in a loss to Athens Academy in Athens on Feb. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles finding their wings as playoffs approach

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After a tough non-region slate, Putnam County baseball has found its feet in Region 4-AA play. The War Eagles began the season 1-7 overall, with some tough losses to non-region opponents. They’re currently 7-10 entering this week and on a three-game winning streak.
Brandon Brown chases down a runner from Oconee County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Brandon Brown chases down a runner from Oconee County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

PCHS track season gets underway

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After canceled meets due to weather, the Putnam County High School War Eagles track and field team was happy to finally get its season underway on March 7, with a meet in Greene County. The boys’ 4x100 went to Putnam’s Alan Hill, DJ Bland, Sharrod White, and Jermaine Nelson with an unofficial 42.
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