Gates Lanzarone

Gates Lanzarone stands in the batter’s box during a game against Jasper County on March 31. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lanzarone reflects on Putnam career, looks ahead to Reinhardt

Lance McCurley

Monday, July 6, 2026

Gates Lanzarone helped Putnam County baseball take an important step forward during his four-year career. Now, after leaving his mark on the War Eagles program, the former standout is preparing for the next chapter after signing with Reinhardt University.

Putnam County seniors Ethan Whatley (left) and Gates Lanzarone (right) recently signed letters of intent to continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level. CONTRIBUTED

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Lanzarone, Whatley sign to play at next level

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The Putnam County baseball program celebrated two more athletes taking the next step in their athletic careers as seniors Ethan Whatley and Gates Lanzarone officially signed to continue playing at the college level.

Putnam County senior Hunter Holder hurled a gem of a game Monday against Washington County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

‘Complete game’ powers War Eagles past WaCo

Lance McCurley

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Putnam County upset No. 3 Washington County at home in Eatonton on Monday, led by Gates Lanzarone and Hunter Holder. The War Eagles blanked the Golden Hawks, winning 6-0 to improve to 12-11 overall and 11-1 in region play.

Senior Hunter Holder (4) at the plate for the War Eagles at Athens Academy. WILL MORRISON/Staff

Putnam County baseball looking for answers

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Putnam County’s baseball team has had a rough start to the season, entering this week at 2-8 overall. A majority of the War Eagles’ mistakes have been self-inflicted, according to head coach Mike Phiel. He knows his team is talented but hopes his players can learn from their miscues.

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