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Vidhi Raiyani saves a point during a match last week. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Vidhi Raiyani saves a point during a match last week. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Lady Eagles tennis serves match loss to RCTCM

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Putnam County High School Lady Eagles were ready for their final home tennis series of the regular season on March 7 versus Richmond County Technical Career Magnet (RCTCM).
The Gators have their eyes set on the April 19 region meet. CONTRIBUTED

The Gators have their eyes set on the April 19 region meet. CONTRIBUTED

Gators working through T&F schedule

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Gatewood Gators boys and girls track-and-field season began Feb. 8, when the Gators played host to Piedmont Academy, John Hancock Academy and Twiggs Academy.
Gatewood junior Blake Callaway (3) goes up for a layup. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Gatewood junior Blake Callaway (3) goes up for a layup. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Gators run out of gas in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Central Fellowship Christian ended Gatewood’s season last week in the GIAA Class AA semifinals. The Lancers upended the Gators 83-55 last Thursday at Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena. “It was a great season,” Gatewood boys basketball head coach Don Keiser said.
Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles begin region play by blanking Butler

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
After losing to Athens Academy 12-1 last Monday, Putnam County baseball bounced back with a dominant performance over Butler in its Region 4-AA opener the following day. The War Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 21-0 on their home field in Eatonton on Tuesday, Feb. 30.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Hall of Famer Mark Richt

Loran Smith
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame inducted a blue-ribbon class this past weekend— players, coaches, and administrators—highlighted by the inclusion of former Bulldog football coach Mark Richt. The Hall has seldom honored a more popular figure in our state.
Eren Banks (1) was Putnam County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging over 20 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Eren Banks (1) was Putnam County’s leading scorer this past season, averaging over 20 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Three War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Putnam County boys basketball team recently had three players earn All-Region 4-AA honors. War Eagle senior Eren Banks and junior Landon Bonner were named to the Region 4-AA First Team. Meanwhile, senior Keyni Crawford was named to the Region 4-AA Second Team.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Pressley: It’s time to review boating etiquette

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
As we enter into the boating season, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss how we interact and behave on the water as well as on our way to and from the lake! This is not a touchy subject. It is just a subject we avoid because in this day and time of course we cannot offend anyone.
Wilson Moore (10) gets set from the bump as he prepares to deliver a pitch. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Wilson Moore (10) gets set from the bump as he prepares to deliver a pitch. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators pick up two wins, lose a close one

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Gatewood Gators were able to capture their first win of the baseball season on Feb. 27 against Stratford Academy in a 5-1 victory. However, they came up just short against Pinewood Christian in a 9-8 loss the next day.
Carolyn Thomas gets a return in a doubles match victory with partner Cadence Fox. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Carolyn Thomas gets a return in a doubles match victory with partner Cadence Fox. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Young Lady Eagles get a feel for winning

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Putnam County’s Lady Eagles faced a short-handed Laney team in tennis on Feb. 28, leading to forfeit points in what turned out to be a rout. The Lady Eagles needed only one match to win due to the forfeit but did more than that, winning 5-0 overall.
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