Gatewood Baseball 2024

Gatewood baseball’s Lawson Wooten recently committed to continue his career on the diamond at Augusta University. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Gatewood baseball’s Lawson Wooten recently committed to continue his career on the diamond at Augusta University. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Wooten ‘excited’ to play at Augusta

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Playing baseball collegiately has always been Lawson Wooten’s dream. Now, that dream will soon become reality, as the Gatewood pitcher and infielder recently announced he will play baseball at Augusta University next spring.“It’s honestly a dream come true, and I am excited,” Wooten said.
In addition to GIAA 2-A All-Region and All-State recognitions, Gators' slugger Ames Johnson shared co-Player of the Year honors with teammate Wilson Moore. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

In addition to GIAA 2-A All-Region and All-State recognitions, Gators' slugger Ames Johnson shared co-Player of the Year honors with teammate Wilson Moore. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Gators gather post-season praise

Trey Norris
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
After winning a second-consecutive state championship, the Gatewood Gators saw six players named to the GIAA AA District 2 All-Region team and four to the GIAA AA All-State team.
The Gatewood Gators won their second-consecutive GIAA state championship Monday after a thrilling three-game series that ended with a 6-0 shutout victory over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon.

The Gatewood Gators won their second-consecutive GIAA state championship Monday after a thrilling three-game series that ended with a 6-0 shutout victory over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon.

Gators gut Spartans for second-straight state title

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
MACON - The Gatewood Gators won their second consecutive GIAA state championship on Monday after a thrilling three-game series, which ended with a 6-0 shutout victory over Edmund Burke Academy at Tattnall Square Academy.
Lawson Wooten holds the 2024 GIAA-2A championship trophy after closing with two scoreless innings for the Gators in Macon. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lawson Wooten holds the 2024 GIAA-2A championship trophy after closing with two scoreless innings for the Gators in Macon. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Wooten ices game for Gators to capture title

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
MACON – During game three of last season’s state championship series, Lawson Wooten was entrusted with finishing out the contest on the mound, a role that could help secure his team a title.
Gatewood’s Ben Brannen (2), Lawson Wooten (15), and Caleb Riser (5) celebrate after winning game one last Friday against the Warriors. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Ben Brannen (2), Lawson Wooten (15), and Caleb Riser (5) celebrate after winning game one last Friday against the Warriors. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators state-bound in baseball – again

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The defending state champion Gatewood Gators advanced to their fourth consecutive GIAA Class AA championship series last Friday with a doubleheader sweep in the semifinals over the Southwest Georgia (SWG) Warriors.The Gators easily won the first game 14-2 over SWG in just four-and-a-half innings.
Jackson Hewatt (27) reaches for home plate to score for Gatewood against Westwood last Friday evening. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Jackson Hewatt (27) reaches for home plate to score for Gatewood against Westwood last Friday evening. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators dominate Westwood to advance

Trey Norris
Thursday, May 9, 2024
In their first playoff series of the 2024 postseason, the Gatewood Gators (17-7) swept the Westwood Wildcats in two games last Friday in a best-of-three series at home in Eatonton.The Gators won the opening game 15-8, then followed up with a 13-5 win to advance to the GIAA Class 2A semifinal.
Trey Wiggins has played in the infield as well as on the mound for the Gators this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Trey Wiggins has played in the infield as well as on the mound for the Gators this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators finish No. 1 in region, ready for playoffs

Trey Norris
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Gatewood closed out its regular season on the diamond with two wins last week, including an important 7-3 victory on Tuesday over region rival Piedmont Academy.
Gatewood slugger Jayden Moss (37) at the plate during a road win over Westminster Christian on March 21. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Gatewood slugger Jayden Moss (37) at the plate during a road win over Westminster Christian on March 21. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Gators' winning streak comes to an end

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Gatewood Gators’ win streak came to an end on the diamond last week as they dropped their Friday matchup against The Heritage School 5-4 in Newnan.But the following day brought new life for the Gators, who beat Bethlehem Christian 3-2 in Eatonton.
Gatewood’s Lawson Wooten finished off the RSC Eagles with seven strikeouts while allowing no runs and no walks in the final three innings. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood’s Lawson Wooten finished off the RSC Eagles with seven strikeouts while allowing no runs and no walks in the final three innings. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators ground Eagles – twice

Trey Norris
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Gatewood Gators extended their current winning streak to 10 games with a pair of non-region road wins last week over Rock Springs Christian (11-5, 3-0) in Milner and Stratford Academy (10-9, 0-4) in Macon. Gatewood (11-2, 5-0) benefitted from two strong innings from its pitching staff.
Gatewood junior Walker Roberts (3) eventually scored the game-winning run in the first game of a doubleheader last Friday in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood junior Walker Roberts (3) eventually scored the game-winning run in the first game of a doubleheader last Friday in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators face Brentwood in doubleheader

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Gatewood Gators had a short but successful week last week facing region rival Brentwood in a Friday doubleheader in Sandersville. The Gators swept the Eagles two games to none by a score of 4-3 in game one and 13-0 in game two.
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