Gatewood Track and Field 2024

Last week, the Gatewood boys’ track and team won the GIAA Class AA state championship in Columbus. CONTRIBUTED

Last week, the Gatewood boys’ track and team won the GIAA Class AA state championship in Columbus. CONTRIBUTED

Gators bring home the gold

Last week, the Gatewood boys’ track and field team captured its third state championship in five years.It did so in dramatic fashion, too. The Gators trailed Trinity Christian by a few points entering the final event, the 4x400-meter relay race.
Blake Callaway attempts to jump over the bar during the high jump event at a meet earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Blake Callaway attempts to jump over the bar during the high jump event at a meet earlier this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Gatewood T&F prepares for region meet

Gatewood track-and-field recently wrapped up a successful regular season and is preparing for the region meet.The boys’ team won its last home meet on April 3, while the Gatewood girls’ squad placed third overall.
Gatewood's Blake Callaway placed first overall in the high jump last week. (FILE PHOTO)

Gatewood's Blake Callaway placed first overall in the high jump last week. (FILE PHOTO)

Gatewood T&F places well at home meet

Gatewood’s track-and-field teams hosted a meet last Wednesday in Eatonton. The Gatewood boys’ team placed first overall with 125 points, defeating rivals Brentwood and Trinity Christian, which both tied for second place with 102 points. Skipstone Academy finished third, with Twiggs Academy fourth.