Lawson Wooten

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.
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.
(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.
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.
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