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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

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.
The Gators finished second overall with 83 points at the 2023 GIAA Class AA state track meet, only trailing Trinity Christian with 182 points. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Gators finished second overall with 83 points at the 2023 GIAA Class AA state track meet, only trailing Trinity Christian with 182 points. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators finish strong at state meet

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Gatewood boys and girls track and field teams both placed in the top three at the GIAA Class AA state track meet last week. The boys finished in second place with a score of 83 points, and the girls came in third place with a total of 61 points.
Lawson Wooten (15) in the wind-up in a win over Pinewood Christian Academy last week. STAFF/Trey Norris

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
Thursday, April 27, 2023
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.
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

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.
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

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.
In alphabetical order: Colt Bailey as Stetson Bennet, Luke Bennett as Patrick Mahomes, Kaylee Collis as Reba McEntire, Walker Crowder as Corey Crowder, C.J. Daniluk as Jim Thorpe, Jacob Davis as Scott Kelly, Nathan Davis as Mark Kelly, Hayden Ferguson as Michael Phelps, Hayden Harper as Hank Aaron, Brantley Hill as Kirby Smart, Asher Hoselton as Steffon Diggs, Wyatt Kitchens as George Strait, Mila Kononetz as Alexander Hamilton, Charlie Lewis as Dale Earnhardt, Callan McCracken as Mo Willems, Layla Menke as

In alphabetical order: Colt Bailey as Stetson Bennet, Luke Bennett as Patrick Mahomes, Kaylee Collis as Reba McEntire, Walker Crowder as Corey Crowder, C.J. Daniluk as Jim Thorpe, Jacob Davis as Scott Kelly, Nathan Davis as Mark Kelly, Hayden Ferguson as Michael Phelps, Hayden Harper as Hank Aaron, Brantley Hill as Kirby Smart, Asher Hoselton as Steffon Diggs, Wyatt Kitchens as George Strait, Mila Kononetz as Alexander Hamilton, Charlie Lewis as Dale Earnhardt, Callan McCracken as Mo Willems, Layla Menke as

GATEWOOD PRESENTS: Famous American ‘Wax Museum’

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Fourth graders at Gatewood Schools in Eatonton presented the Famous American Wax Museum on March 31, led by Elementary School Director and 4th-grade ELA and social studies teacher Lisa McElhannon and 4th-grade math and science teacher Chandler Craine.
Lawson Wooten (15) reaches home standing up to score another run for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Lawson Wooten (15) reaches home standing up to score another run for the Gators. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood baseball goes 5-1 to finish region play

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Gatewood Gators went 2-1 as March came to a close in games against First Presbyterian Day, followed by a home-and-home series versus region rival Brentwood.
After hosting four-straight weekly meets, Gatewood athletes earned a well-deserved rest this week, but will return to the track next Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

After hosting four-straight weekly meets, Gatewood athletes earned a well-deserved rest this week, but will return to the track next Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood continues to build on track-and-field season

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Gatewood Gators track-and-field team hosted Bethlehem Christian, Trinity Christian of Dublin, Brentwood, Briarwood, Twiggs Academy, John Hancock Academy and Windsor on March 29, in its fourth-consecutive home meet of the year.
Kaden Keiser competes in one of the relay heat races for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Kaden Keiser competes in one of the relay heat races for the Gators. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators working through T&F schedule

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Gatewood track-and-field teams continued their 2023 seasons last Wednesday when they hosted their third meet in as many weeks, as Trinity Christian of Dublin, Piedmont Academy, Augusta Prep, George Walton, Fullington Academy, Briarwood, Twiggs Academy, and John Hancock Academy visited the...
Lady Gators’ All-region players, junior Carly Cannon (left) and senior Anna Williamson (right). CONTRIBUTED

Lady Gators’ All-region players, junior Carly Cannon (left) and senior Anna Williamson (right). CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood basketball players net several awards

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ and girls’ basketball programs recently celebrated their seasons with a banquet. During the event, several Gators and Lady Gators were honored for their performances on the court.
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