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Gatewood’s Hunter Johnson (6) has been a reliable hitter for the Gators this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Hunter Johnson (6) has been a reliable hitter for the Gators this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators to face Brentwood in playoff opener

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Gatewood finished its regular season on a disappointing note, losing three consecutive games to First Presbyterian Day, Tallulah Falls, and Bulloch Academy.The Gators completed their regular season with a final record of 19-10 but went undefeated in region play at 5-0 to secure the No.
Gatewood’s Hunter Johnson connects at the plate in a game played earlier this season in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Hunter Johnson connects at the plate in a game played earlier this season in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators prep for playoff push

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Gatewood Gators (18-7, 5-0) are nearing the start of the GIAA state playoffs, with just two non-region games remaining in their regular season.
Gatewood’s Jayden Moss makes a play in the infield from his knees, attempting to throw out a baserunner at first base. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Jayden Moss makes a play in the infield from his knees, attempting to throw out a baserunner at first base. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators baseball ‘clicking’ as playoffs await

Story And Photos By Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Gatewood improved its record to 17-6 last week with a sweep of Windsor Academy and a big win over Pinewood Christian.The wins are racking up for the Gators, impressing head coach Brandon Moss, who thinks the team is starting to peak at the right time.“We have just hit our stride,” Moss said.
Gatewood sophomore Drew Love making a play in the infield during a recent game against Brentwood.

Gatewood sophomore Drew Love making a play in the infield during a recent game against Brentwood.

Gators gain ground in region play

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Gatewood Gators went 4-1 recently, including a pair of key region wins over Brentwood late last month. The Gators took game one over the Eagles 4-2 on March 25 in Sandersville and followed that performance up three days later with a 7-2 win at home.
Gatewood baseball head coach Brandon Moss expressed confidence in his 2025 team remaining a contender. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood baseball head coach Brandon Moss expressed confidence in his 2025 team remaining a contender. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gatewood baseball aims to ‘three-peat’

Trey Norris
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Heading into the 2025 season, the Gatewood Gators are coming off consecutive state championships, and their focus has turned to securing a third-straight state title under head coach Brandon Moss.
Gatewood baseball’s Lawson Wooten recently committed to continue his career on the diamond at Augusta University. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Gatewood baseball’s Lawson Wooten recently committed to continue his career on the diamond at Augusta University. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

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Wooten ‘excited’ to play at Augusta

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Playing baseball collegiately has always been Lawson Wooten’s dream. Now, that dream will soon become reality, as the Gatewood pitcher and infielder recently announced he will play baseball at Augusta University next spring.“It’s honestly a dream come true, and I am excited,” Wooten said.
The Gatewood Gators won their second-consecutive GIAA state championship Monday after a thrilling three-game series that ended with a 6-0 shutout victory over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon.

The Gatewood Gators won their second-consecutive GIAA state championship Monday after a thrilling three-game series that ended with a 6-0 shutout victory over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon.

Gators gut Spartans for second-straight state title

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
MACON - The Gatewood Gators won their second consecutive GIAA state championship on Monday after a thrilling three-game series, which ended with a 6-0 shutout victory over Edmund Burke Academy at Tattnall Square Academy.
Lawson Wooten holds the 2024 GIAA-2A championship trophy after closing with two scoreless innings for the Gators in Macon. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lawson Wooten holds the 2024 GIAA-2A championship trophy after closing with two scoreless innings for the Gators in Macon. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

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Wooten ices game for Gators to capture title

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
MACON – During game three of last season’s state championship series, Lawson Wooten was entrusted with finishing out the contest on the mound, a role that could help secure his team a title.
Hunter Johnson (left) and Ames Johnson (right) catch some big air as they celebrate a big win last season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Hunter Johnson (left) and Ames Johnson (right) catch some big air as they celebrate a big win last season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gatewood baseball ready to repeat

Trey Norris
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Gatewood Gators baseball team begins its 2024 season as defending state champions for the first time since the 1992 season. But more importantly, the Gators return plenty of experience.
A high-flying Walker Roberts (3) and Tanner Johnson (24) celebrate advancing to the state playoffs after ousting TREY NORRIS/Staff

A high-flying Walker Roberts (3) and Tanner Johnson (24) celebrate advancing to the state playoffs after ousting TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators advance to third straight state title

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Gatewood Gators rallied from a 1-0 series deficit last weekend to take their GIAA AA semi-final playoff series 2-1 over the Edmond Burke Academy (EBA) Spartans.
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