Gatewood secures region title with ‘Whoopin’ Stick’ win
PUTNAM COUNTY
Gatewood head coach Jeff Ratliff (right) was all smiles after his Gators won back the “Whoopin’ Stick,” held by star player Evan Bennett, who had on a cast covering most of his right forearm in a return to play after missing several games due to an injury suffered earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Gators quarterback Ames Johnson makes the extra effort to gain every bit of ground possible Friday night against Brentwood. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Gatewood senior Blake Callaway (5) made the catch to give the Gators a great scoring position near the end of the first quarter. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Gatewood kicker Jayden Daniel (4) leads the charge on Seniors Night at Sammons Field as the Gators start the second half against in-region rival Brentwood. IAN TOCHER/Staff
A dominating 42-14 win over region rival Brentwood returned the “Whoopin’ Stick” to Gatewood’s possession on Nov. 3 at Sammons Field in Eatonton.
The victory also secured the number-one seed for the Gators in playoffs this year.
Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff explained the handmade, one-piece, wooden trophy featuring a football carved into its top, is the result of two old football fans – one from E…
