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Gatewood junior Blake Callaway (3) goes up for a layup. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

Gatewood junior Blake Callaway (3) goes up for a layup. DR. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

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Gators run out of gas in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Central Fellowship Christian ended Gatewood’s season last week in the GIAA Class AA semifinals. The Lancers upended the Gators 83-55 last Thursday at Mercer University’s Hawkins Arena. “It was a great season,” Gatewood boys basketball head coach Don Keiser said.
Wilson Moore (10) gets set from the bump as he prepares to deliver a pitch. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Wilson Moore (10) gets set from the bump as he prepares to deliver a pitch. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gators pick up two wins, lose a close one

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Gatewood Gators were able to capture their first win of the baseball season on Feb. 27 against Stratford Academy with a 5-1 effort. However, they came up just short against Pinewood Christian in a 9-8 loss the next day.
Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County’s Westley Essick (5) slides into home plate safely in a 21-0 win over Butler. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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War Eagles begin region play by blanking Butler

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 9, 2023
After losing to Athens Academy 12-1 last Monday, Putnam County baseball bounced back with a dominant performance over Butler in its Region 4-AA opener the following day. The War Eagles defeated the Bulldogs 21-0 on their home field in Eatonton on Tuesday, Feb. 30.
Two Lady Titans' players hug it out after losing to Clinch County on Wednesday at The Macon Centreplex. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Two Lady Titans' players hug it out after losing to Clinch County on Wednesday at The Macon Centreplex. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans fall to Clinch County in state title

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
In a game that went down to the wire, Lake Oconee Academy ultimately came up short against Clinch County in its attempt to repeat as state champions.  The Lady Panthers held on and defeated the Lady Titans 45-42 as senior Hannah Heinen's desperation 3-point attempt fell short of the basket.
T. Michael Stone/Reporter

T. Michael Stone/Reporter

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Stone: That’s just the way it is

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 2, 2023
I’m ridin’ out on a Southbound train Just a Romeo in the pouring rain But hey baby, that’s the way it goes First your money, then your clothes -- Songwriters Jude Cole & George Michael Green Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred’s pitch clock has arrived, and it’s already had an impact on an Atlanta...
The Lady Titans are heading to the Final Four for a second straight season. CONTRIBUTED

The Lady Titans are heading to the Final Four for a second straight season. CONTRIBUTED

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FINAL FOUR BOUND: Lady Titans trounce Turner County, 58-23

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy (27-2) is headed back to the Final Four for a second straight season following its dominant 58-23 victory over Turner County (25-4) on Tuesday night.
Morgan County junior Kiwi Lane (10) in transition trying to get past a Long County defender in last week's first-round win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County junior Kiwi Lane (10) in transition trying to get past a Long County defender in last week's first-round win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Carver cuts Lady Dogs from playoff picture

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Morgan County (20-8) met its match on Friday against top-seed and Class AAA’s No. 4-ranked Carver-Columbus (20-9) in the second round of the Class AAA state playoffs. The Lady Tigers advanced in the Sweet 16 tilt with a dominant 94-31 win over the No. 2 seed Lady Dogs.
Greene County guard Osy West (23) drives right through Lincoln County defenders while picking up a foul. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County guard Osy West (23) drives right through Lincoln County defenders while picking up a foul. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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Lady Tigers fall to Taylor in Sweet 16

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 2, 2023
After upsetting No. 2 seed Greenforest in the first round of Class A Division II state playoffs, No. 3 seed Greene County faced top-seeded Taylor County on Friday night.
Garrett Payne (18) gets set to deliver a pitch from the mound in a loss to Jasper County last season. FILE PHOTO

Garrett Payne (18) gets set to deliver a pitch from the mound in a loss to Jasper County last season. FILE PHOTO

Titans seeing results on the diamond

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 2, 2023
When Mark Miller was hired as Lake Oconee Academy’s new head baseball coach last summer, he pictured building a new culture around the program in his first year at the helm.
The No. 4 seed Gatewood Gators (22-4) will take on top-seed Central Fellowship Christian Academy (26-1) on Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Final Four of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The No. 4 seed Gatewood Gators (22-4) will take on top-seed Central Fellowship Christian Academy (26-1) on Thursday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Final Four of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Gators take ‘next step,’ advance to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 2, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is having one of its best seasons in program history. The Gators added to their success Saturday with a huge victory over Citizens Christian Academy (CCA), sending them to the semifinal round of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs.
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