Ames Johnson

Gatewood’s seniors (L-R) Ames Johnson, Jackson Love, John Wallace Thompson, head coach Brandon Moss, Jake Rich, Wilson Moore, Hunter Johnson, and Walker Roberts) pose for a photo. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood’s seniors (L-R) Ames Johnson, Jackson Love, John Wallace Thompson, head coach Brandon Moss, Jake Rich, Wilson Moore, Hunter Johnson, and Walker Roberts) pose for a photo. CONTRIBUTED

Seniors leave mark on Gatewood baseball

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Gatewood baseball 2025 class certainly left its mark on the program.The Gators’ seven seniors concluded their time with the program last Saturday after winning three consecutive GIAA Class AA state championships.
On Monday, the Gatewood golf team captured the program’s first state championship since the 2001 season. (CONTRIBUTED)

On Monday, the Gatewood golf team captured the program’s first state championship since the 2001 season. (CONTRIBUTED)

Gators’ golf captures state title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The Gatewood golf team left no stone unturned, capturing the Georgia Independent Athletic Association Class AA championship on its home course at Harbor Club in Greensboro earlier this week.
(From L to R): Mikey Padula, Lawson Wooten, Sean Harvey, coach Doug Price, Ames Johnson, Lathan Hallin, Gavin Gignilliat, and Colton Painter

(From L to R): Mikey Padula, Lawson Wooten, Sean Harvey, coach Doug Price, Ames Johnson, Lathan Hallin, Gavin Gignilliat, and Colton Painter

Gatewood golf wins region, eyes state

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The Gatewood golf team returned to glory as it captured the region championship earlier this month.Five golfers – Gavin Gignilliat, Lathan Hillin, Ames Johnson, Mikey Padula, and Sean Harvey – combined for a winning score of 318. The championship capped off a great regular season for the Gators.
Still sporting a soft cast on his right forearm, UNC commit Evan Bennett had a solid game, but was unable to add to the Gatewood scoring total Friday night at Mercer University in Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Still sporting a soft cast on his right forearm, UNC commit Evan Bennett had a solid game, but was unable to add to the Gatewood scoring total Friday night at Mercer University in Macon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators’ season ends with state-final loss

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Chalk it up to championship game jitters or just plain bad luck, but a series of fumbles, interceptions, and turnovers cost Gatewood the 2023 Class 2A championship Friday night at Mercer University in Macon.
Mason Sinclair (11) makes the stop on a Briarwood ball carrier, aided by seniors Blake Callaway (5) and Evan Bennett (7). ARELLA CASH/Staff

Mason Sinclair (11) makes the stop on a Briarwood ball carrier, aided by seniors Blake Callaway (5) and Evan Bennett (7). ARELLA CASH/Staff

Gators beat Briarwood to reach state final

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
For the fifth time in eight years, the Gatewood Gators are going back to the state final. The Gators prevailed 15-12 over visiting Briarwood Academy last Friday night to earn a rematch with Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) in the championship game on Dec. 1, with kick-off scheduled for 5 p.m.
Lawson Wooten (15) hauls in a pop-fly.

Lawson Wooten (15) hauls in a pop-fly.

Six Gators named All-Region, five All-State

Trey Norris
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
After the most successful season in more than three decades for the Gatewood baseball program, the Gators were able to bring home their first state title since 1990. And the accolades did not stop there.
Evan Bennett (7) had a big night in Waynesboro, scoring four of five touchdowns for the Gatewood Gators in their 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Evan Bennett (7) had a big night in Waynesboro, scoring four of five touchdowns for the Gatewood Gators in their 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

FOOTBALL: Gators break winless drought

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 27, 2022
On the strength of four touchdowns by junior running back Evan Bennett, the Gatewood Gators broke a four-game losing streak on Oct. 21, with a 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) in Waynesboro. The win bumped the Gators up to being a .500 team at 4-4 with just two regular-season games left.
Gators defenders Blake Daniel (95), Demarion Maddox (8) and Dakota Davis (30) combine to make the stop on a Cavaliers ball carrier. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Gators defenders Blake Daniel (95), Demarion Maddox (8) and Dakota Davis (30) combine to make the stop on a Cavaliers ball carrier. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

FOOTBALL: Gators get come-from-behind win

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Following a back-and-forth battle Friday night, the visiting Gatewood Gators pulled off a 33-26 victory over the Augusta Prep Cavaliers. The win left the Gators with an unblemished record after two games this young season, while Augusta remained winless. “We’ve got a pretty inexperienced team.
Lawson Wooten (15) goes up to make the catch for Gatewood that extended their lead late in the first half. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lawson Wooten (15) goes up to make the catch for Gatewood that extended their lead late in the first half. IAN TOCHER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Gators stomp Crusaders in 2022 season opener

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Gatewood Schools got its 2022 football season off to a great start Friday night, winning 50-29 in a non-conference game over the visiting Trinity Christian Crusaders from Dublin. Still, Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff was left looking for more.
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