War Eagle Brad Reeves (5) sends a header in the air toward the Union County goal. ARELLA CASH/Staff
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Gators’ junior Ames Johnson (7) makes a play from the left side of the infield. TREY NORRIS/Staff
Gators end regular season with loss, now prep for playoffs
Trey Norris
Gatewood baseball ended its regular season last week with an 11-0 loss to Pinewood Christian.
The Gators traveled to Bellville to play the Patriots for the regular season finale.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Gates Lanzarone (28) sends a single into left field. ARELLA CASH/Staff
War Eagles fall in first round to Brantley County
Lance McCurley
Putnam County baseball’s season came to an end last week against No. 2 seed Brantley County. The No. 3 seed War Eagles traveled to Nahunta and came back with two losses to the Blue Herons.
Brantley County (20-12) defeated Putnam County 9-4 and 8-2 last Monday to advance to the Sweet 16.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
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PCHS tennis finishes 3rd in region tourney
Arella Cash
Putnam County High School’s new girls’ tennis program reached several milestones over the course of just a few months, including a 3rd-place finish in the AA Region 4 tournament on April 11, at Putnam High’s new tennis complex.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Lawson Wooten (15) in the wind-up in a win over Pinewood Christian Academy last week. STAFF/Trey Norris
Diamond Gators take Region 4-AA title
Trey Norris
The Gatewood Gators officially became Region 2-AA baseball champs last week when Piedmont defeated Westminster Christian to end region play for the season.
The Gators went 1-2 last week, losing to non-region opponents Class AAAA Bethlehem Christian Academy and Class AAA Stratford Academy.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Gators recently brought home the GIAA Class AA title. CONTRIBUTED
Gatewood boys run to region title; girls runner-up
Trey Norris
The Gatewood Gators hosted the Region 4 AA track-and-field championships last Wednesday, and the boys brought home the season title while the girls were named runners-up to Brentwood following a valiant effort.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Putnam County recently started its new boys volleyball club, and has competed in several matches. ARELLA CASH/Staff
PCHS now offering boys volleyball
Arella Cash
As part of promoting recreational activities at Putnam County High School (PCHS) and encouraging physical activities that benefit the mental and physical health of students, the boys volleyball club was created early this year for male students with an interest and passion for the sport.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Going into the event, the Putnam County team was coming off big wins as individuals and as boys’ and girls’ teams after taking first place at the Redskin Invitational early last month at Social Circle. ARELLA CASH/Staff
PCMS closes out T&F season
Arella Cash
Putnam County Middle School closed out its track-and-field season on April 15, in the 2023 Piedmont Athletic Conference MS Championships at Walnut Grove High School in Loganville.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
James K. Pressley/File Photo
Pressley: Spot Choker – the ultimate underspin
James K. Pressley
A few weeks ago, I told you guys about catching hybrids and stripers on Sinclair with Spot Choker underpins, Pulse jigs, and Cast Prodigy baits.
Well, Mr. Spot Choker himself, Rob Williams, reached out to me and we started talking about getting together to fish.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Emmanuel Meraz (12) dribbles through Rutland defenders. ARELLA CASH/Staff
War Eagles reach Elite 8 with rout of Rutland
Arella Cash
Putnam County High School (PCHS) boys’ soccer (15-0-2) continued its winning streak on April 14, with a 4-2 shootout victory at home against Toombs County that set up the War Eagles to face the Rutland Hurricanes last Thursday in the second round of state championship playoffs.
Thursday, April 27, 2023