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Dakota Jones (15) drives the ball up the middle for Putnam County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Dakota Jones (15) drives the ball up the middle for Putnam County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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War Eagles split with Laney, Westside

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Putnam County baseball team (10-12, 8-3 Region 4-AA) split games with region opponents Laney and Westside (Augusta) last week. After those games, the War Eagles entered the week third in the league standings.
Drew Love (31) makes a play in the infield for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Drew Love (31) makes a play in the infield for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators resume play with three wins

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 20, 2023
After a week off for spring break, the Gatewood baseball team (12-5, 5-1) resumed its season on the road last week with three straight non-conference wins.
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Loran Smith/Columnist

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Smith: Final thoughts on The Masters

Loran Smith
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Don’t know if you noticed that almost half the field at the Masters last week – at least 30 – were “foreigners.” That would include past champions such as Jose Maria Olazabal and Gary Player, as well as former Bulldog golfer Sepp Straka, a native of Austria.
Senior Brandon Reeves (No. 5) tries to control a ball in order to score during a region game earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

Senior Brandon Reeves (No. 5) tries to control a ball in order to score during a region game earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

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War Eagles rely on seniors to win first-round thriller

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 20, 2023
No. 8-ranked Putnam County boys’ soccer hadn’t been challenged much this season until Friday night at home on Al Reaves Field when it faced Toombs County in the first round of Class AA state playoffs.
Both Anna Williamson (right) followed by London Darden (left) performed well in girls’ hurdles for the Gatewood team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Both Anna Williamson (right) followed by London Darden (left) performed well in girls’ hurdles for the Gatewood team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators wrap up T&F regular season

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Last Wednesday, Gatewood’s track & field teams finished off their regular season at home, where they hosted Briarwood, Windsor, Westfield, Brentwood and Twiggs. The Gators’ boys won the meet with a score of 164 while the Gators’ girls team placed third with a score of 117 total points.
Bud Veal (3) was the only JMA player to score multiple runs against Briarwood as he crossed the plate twice in their 10-0 victory. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Bud Veal (3) was the only JMA player to score multiple runs against Briarwood as he crossed the plate twice in their 10-0 victory. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Trojans trounce Bucs in 10-0 home win

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 20, 2023
John Milledge Academy resumed play after spring break with its only game of the week Apr. 10, and scored a non-conference 10-0 win at home over Briarwood Academy. Cooper Wilburn started on the mound for the Trojans and threw a three-up, three-down first inning before the Trojans grabbed their bats.
James Meeks with his turkey. JAMES PRESSLEY/Contributed

James Meeks with his turkey. JAMES PRESSLEY/Contributed

Pressley: Sharing the love

James K. Pressley
Thursday, April 20, 2023
This past weekend I was asked through the Outdoor Legacy Foundation (OLF) to take a special-needs young man fishing. His name was Lancelot. Lance is what he told me to call him. Lance is a fine young man who is eaten up with dairy cows, peacocks, and animals in general.
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T. Michael Stone/Reporter

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Stone: Do winning streaks mean anything?

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant’s life, she will choose to save the infant’s life without even considering if there is a man on base. – Dave Barry As of right now, the Tampa Bay Rays have won eight straight games to start the season.
Hunter Holder (4) delivers a pitch from mound in a game earlier this season. He’s been one of Putnam County’s reliable arms on the hill in 2023. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Hunter Holder (4) delivers a pitch from mound in a game earlier this season. He’s been one of Putnam County’s reliable arms on the hill in 2023. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles gear up for final stretch

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Putnam County baseball team enjoyed some relaxation last week during spring break. Now, the War Eagles are set to begin the final stretch of the season before the start of Class AA playoffs. Putnam County will face region opponents Laney and Westside (Augusta) this week.
Jon Rahm celebrates after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament April 9 at Augusta National. THOMAS LOVELOCK/Augusta National

Jon Rahm celebrates after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament April 9 at Augusta National. THOMAS LOVELOCK/Augusta National

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Rahm becomes fourth Masters champion from Spain

Bill Fields
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
When Jon Rahm came through the 13th and 14th holes early Sunday evening at Augusta National, playing them superbly, the clock had just passed midnight in his Spanish hometown of Barrika, a village of 1,500 in Basque country.
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