Gatewood Softball 2025

Gatewood’s Lady Gators softball team gathered for a postseason banquet and awards presentation Dec. 8 at the school near downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s Lady Gators softball team gathered for a postseason banquet and awards presentation Dec. 8 at the school near downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood celebrates 2025 softball season

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Gatewood softball team wrapped up its 2025 season with a banquet at the school on Dec. 8, celebrating a year of hard work and grit that delivered a 14-10 overall record.The Lady Gators made it to the Class 2A postseason, finishing their season in the Elite Eight in Columbus.The team also handed...
Gatewood softball coach Dena Stancil (center, green shorts) poses with her senior players this season (l-r): Natalie Sills, Lily Huskins, Riley Roberts, Ellie McMillian, and Cora Tkacik. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood softball coach Dena Stancil (center, green shorts) poses with her senior players this season (l-r): Natalie Sills, Lily Huskins, Riley Roberts, Ellie McMillian, and Cora Tkacik. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s softball season ends early

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Gatewood softball team’s season ended last week in the GIAA Class AA state playoffs.The Lady Gators started the state tournament in Columbus with an exciting 6-5 walk-off win over Briarwood, but then lost to the eventual runner-up Brentwood, which sent them to the losers’ bracket.
Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been one of the team’s best weapons at the plate this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been one of the team’s best weapons at the plate this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Lady Gators struggle after strong start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
After a 4-1 start to the 2025 season, the Gatewood softball team has struggled. The Lady Gators sit at 6-5 overall and 0-2 in region play after Tuesday’s loss to Athens Christian.During the last week of August, Gatewood lost to Johnson County 8-5 but defeated Windsor Academy 13-4.
Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been a spark for the offense this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been a spark for the offense this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood bats stay hot

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The bats for Gatewood softball didn’t get rusty after a lopsided win over Trinity Christian in the season opener.The Lady Gators (3-1) scored 34 runs over the next three games, winning two and losing one.
The Gatewood softball poses for a team photo after defeating Trinity Christian in the season opener last week. CONTRIBUTED

The Gatewood softball poses for a team photo after defeating Trinity Christian in the season opener last week. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Gators dominate Trinity Christian in opener

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Gatewood softball began its season on the right foot, July 29, with a convincing win in Dublin over Trinity Christian. The Lady Gators cruised to an 11-1 victory, avenging a loss to the Lady Crusaders in last year’s season opener.“Starting the season with a dominant win is always good.
Gatewood senior Ellie McMillan has been a catcher for the past few seasons, but coach Dena Stancil said she will play multiple positions this year. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood senior Ellie McMillan has been a catcher for the past few seasons, but coach Dena Stancil said she will play multiple positions this year. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Gators look to leadership for improved season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Gatewood softball team aims to rebound in 2025 after finishing with a disappointing 3-17 record last season.
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