Jeff Ratliff

Junior running back Jackson Hewatt (3) is the center of attention of teammates and rivals alike in a first-quarter scrimmage run Friday night at Gatewood Schools in Eatonton, versus the Cavaliers of Mount de Sales Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Junior running back Jackson Hewatt (3) is the center of attention of teammates and rivals alike in a first-quarter scrimmage run Friday night at Gatewood Schools in Eatonton, versus the Cavaliers of Mount de Sales Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Coach concerned, not worried about Gators

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Overall, Gatewood Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff appeared satisfied, if not entirely impressed with his team’s 35-13 win in a pre-season scrimmage against Mount de Sales Academy last Friday night. “I was proud of the effort tonight.
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.
The Gators recently brought home the GIAA Class AA title. CONTRIBUTED

The Gators recently brought home the GIAA Class AA title. CONTRIBUTED

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Gatewood boys run to region title; girls runner-up

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Gatewood Gators hosted the Region 4 AA track-and-field championships last Wednesday, and the boys brought home the season title while the girls were named runners-up to Brentwood following a valiant effort.
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

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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...
Seniors Anna Williamson (left) and Madison Hevesy compete for Gatewood in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles, with Hevesy finishing second while Williamson placed third. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Seniors Anna Williamson (left) and Madison Hevesy compete for Gatewood in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles, with Hevesy finishing second while Williamson placed third. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood continues strong track-and-field start

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Gatewood Gators boys’ and girls’ track-and-field teams got off to a good start in the first week of the season and both looked to continue their success this past Wednesday as they hosted Brentwood, Trinity Christian, Briarwood, John Hancock and Twiggs Academy.
The Gators have their eyes set on the April 19 region meet. CONTRIBUTED

The Gators have their eyes set on the April 19 region meet. CONTRIBUTED

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Gators working through T&F schedule

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Gatewood Gators boys and girls track-and-field season began Feb. 8, when the Gators played host to Piedmont Academy, John Hancock Academy and Twiggs Academy.
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.
Gatewood quarterback Ames Johnson (10) scrambles behind his offensive line during the GIAA Class AA semifinal game Nov. 25, against Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Macon. DAWN SINCLAIR/Staff

Gatewood quarterback Ames Johnson (10) scrambles behind his offensive line during the GIAA Class AA semifinal game Nov. 25, against Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Macon. DAWN SINCLAIR/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Gators’ season ends with 43-14 loss to CFCA

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Gatewood Gators looked good early but just couldn’t keep pace with the No.1ranked Lancers of Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) Friday night in Macon.
Dylan Sinclair (18) tries to break free from a couple of defenders. CONTRIBUTED/Dawn Sinclair

Dylan Sinclair (18) tries to break free from a couple of defenders. CONTRIBUTED/Dawn Sinclair

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SEMIFINALS BOUND: Gatewood wins, advances to playoff semi-finals

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
No.5-ranked Gatewood traveled to Augusta on Nov. 18, for its opening playoff game against No. 4 Augusta Prep Day (APD). The Gators returned to Eatonton with a 38-27 victory and a semi-finals date with top-ranked Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA), Friday night in Macon.
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