Evan Bennett

Surrounded by his family, including mother Christine and his father, Dan, Evan Bennett put pen to paper on his commitment contract with the University of North Carolina last Wednesday in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Surrounded by his family, including mother Christine and his father, Dan, Evan Bennett put pen to paper on his commitment contract with the University of North Carolina last Wednesday in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood goes all out to support Bennett signing

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Gatewood School in Eatonton held a signing ceremony last Wednesday to recognize the commitment of senior Evan Bennett to attend and play football at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. “This doesn’t happen just because Evan shows up.
Still sporting a soft cast on his right forearm, UNC commit Evan Bennett had a solid game, but was unable to add to the Gatewood scoring total Friday night at Mercer University in Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Still sporting a soft cast on his right forearm, UNC commit Evan Bennett had a solid game, but was unable to add to the Gatewood scoring total Friday night at Mercer University in Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gators’ season ends with state-final loss

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Chalk it up to championship game jitters or just plain bad luck, but a series of fumbles, interceptions, and turnovers cost Gatewood the 2023 Class 2A championship Friday night at Mercer University in Macon.
Mason Sinclair (11) makes the stop on a Briarwood ball carrier, aided by seniors Blake Callaway (5) and Evan Bennett (7). ARELLA CASH/Staff

Mason Sinclair (11) makes the stop on a Briarwood ball carrier, aided by seniors Blake Callaway (5) and Evan Bennett (7). ARELLA CASH/Staff

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Gators beat Briarwood to reach state final

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
For the fifth time in eight years, the Gatewood Gators are going back to the state final. The Gators prevailed 15-12 over visiting Briarwood Academy last Friday night to earn a rematch with Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) in the championship game on Dec. 1, with kick-off scheduled for 5 p.m.
UNC head coach Mack Brown (left) poses for a photo with Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (right) at Kenan Memorial Stadium over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

UNC head coach Mack Brown (left) poses for a photo with Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (right) at Kenan Memorial Stadium over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

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Evans embraces UNC commitment in first official Chapel Hill visit

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Gatewood football linebacker, running back and wide receiver Evan Bennett ended his football recruitment earlier this year when he committed to play collegiately at the University of North Carolina.
Bennett is rated as a three-star prospect, according to Rivals.com, a recruiting service for high school prospects. On3 and 247Sports don’t have him rated yet.

Bennett is rated as a three-star prospect, according to Rivals.com, a recruiting service for high school prospects. On3 and 247Sports don’t have him rated yet.

Gatewood’s Bennett makes college decision

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Gatewood football player Evan Bennett has made his college decision. The rising senior announced via his personal Twitter Monday that he committed to North Carolina. Bennett, who plays linebacker and running back for the Gators, said he’s excited to be a Tarheel.
The strong play of Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) this season drew the attention of University of North Carolina recruiters, resulting in a full scholarship offer for the 6-foot-3, 205-pound junior. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The strong play of Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) this season drew the attention of University of North Carolina recruiters, resulting in a full scholarship offer for the 6-foot-3, 205-pound junior. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Bennett receives scholarship offer from UNC

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
In November, Gatewood football’s Evan Bennett received some great news via Twitter. It was a direct message from a football coach at the University of North Carolina inviting the junior running back and his family to visit Chapel Hill and attend a game on campus.
Gators defenders Blake Daniel (95), Demarion Maddox (8) and Dakota Davis (30) combine to make the stop on a Cavaliers ball carrier. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Gators defenders Blake Daniel (95), Demarion Maddox (8) and Dakota Davis (30) combine to make the stop on a Cavaliers ball carrier. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

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FOOTBALL: Gators get come-from-behind win

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Following a back-and-forth battle Friday night, the visiting Gatewood Gators pulled off a 33-26 victory over the Augusta Prep Cavaliers. The win left the Gators with an unblemished record after two games this young season, while Augusta remained winless. “We’ve got a pretty inexperienced team.
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