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Gatewood’s Anna Williamson (22) had several strong outings during the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Gators’ up-and-down season comes to an end

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The Gatewood girls’ basketball team had an up-and-down season in 2022-23 and it ended last week in the second round of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs.

First-grade Gatewood students present their Weather Show to families and friends. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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Gatewood first-graders present annual production

Lena Hensley

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Gatewood Schools was full on Feb. 24, as first-graders presented their annual production to their families and friends.

Gatewood senior Jackson Morris (1) cuts down a piece of a net after the Gators stomped Brentwood Academy to win the district title last Friday. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

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Gators win district title, prep for state

Lance McCurley

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Last week, the Gatewood boys’ basketball team captured the GIAA Class AA District 2/4 championship by defeating rival Brentwood Academy. Led by senior Jackson Morris, the Gators upended the War Eagles 69-53 Friday night. Morris scored a game-high 30 points, with 24 of them off 3-pointers.

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Slow start for baseball Gators

Trey Norris

Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Gatewood Gators have endured a tough start to their season, facing Loganville Christian Academy twice in a home-and-home series and losing both times.

Gatewood students present ‘Stone Soup’ play. CONTRIBUTED

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Gatewood students present ‘Stone Soup’ play

Lena Hensley

Thursday, February 16, 2023

In front of audiences of teachers and students, and later parents, Gatewood Schools first and second-graders performed “Stone Soup” on Feb. 3, a play that teaches the value of sharing. In the story, hungry strangers come to a town where residents claim they have no food to share.

All-Region player Trey Wiggins (25) will once again be called on as a leader on the Gator's squad this season.

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Gatewood's Brandon Moss confident as baseball season begins

Trey Norris

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Last May, the Gatewood Gators came up short of a state championship in game three of a series against Terrell Academy, but they had already exceeded many of last season’s expectations.

Jackson Morris (1) dribbles the ball at the top of the key in the loss to Westminster Christian last Tuesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Gators lose to Lions, conquer Cougars

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Gatewood boys basketball dropped its first region game 69-66 last Tuesday at Westminster Christian Academy in Watkinsville but rebounded nicely at home on Friday with a 54-47 victory over Piedmont Academy.

Classmates watch K-4 student Macey Duvall showing off her shirt that states, “100 Days Sprinkled with Fun.”

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100 Days celebration at Gatewood Schools

Story & Pictures By Lena Hensley

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Classes pre-K through the fifth grade took part in the festivities on Feb. 1, as Gatewood Schools in Eatonton celebrated the 100th day of its 2022-23 school year. The event gave students, teachers and parents a chance to showcase their creativity, as well as have a little fun.

Freshman Natalie Sills (5) shoots for 3 for the Gators. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Gators’ frustration continues

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

The Gatewood girls’ basketball team has had a rough go of it lately. The Lady Gators started region play two weeks ago and dropped consecutive games to Piedmont and Brentwood. They also suffered back-to-back region losses last week, making it four straight.

Gatewood freshman Matt Allen (12) swats away a Brentwood guard's layup last Friday.

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Allen proves to be driving force for Gators

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Matt Allen is putting together a stellar freshman campaign for the Gatewood boys’ basketball team. The 5-foot-11, 140-pound guard led the Gators in scoring last week in two key region victories over Piedmont Academy (60-54) and Brentwood Academy (63-52).

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