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Gatewood’s Anna Williamson (22) had several strong outings during the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gatewood’s Anna Williamson (22) had several strong outings during the season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Gators’ up-and-down season comes to an end

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 2, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team had an up-and-down season in 2022-23 and it ended last week in the second round of the GIAA Class AA state playoffs.
Lady Tigers’ sophomore Shameria Mitchell (12) brings the ball up the court against Lincoln County on Senior Night earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Tigers’ sophomore Shameria Mitchell (12) brings the ball up the court against Lincoln County on Senior Night earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lady Tigers knock off Greenforest, advance to second round of state

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The No. 3 seed Greene County Lady Tigers went on the road earlier this week and defeated the Greenforest Lady Eagles 47-43 in the first round of the Class A Division II state playoffs.
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Smith: Strawberries in winter on the way

Loran Smith
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Now that some time has elapsed since Kentucky went down in hoops defeat to the upstart Bulldogs, it is nice to savor the victory and what might come about.
The Gatewood Gators were all smiles after capturing the GIAA Class AA District 2/4 championship. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

The Gatewood Gators were all smiles after capturing the GIAA Class AA District 2/4 championship. BOB BETZEL/Contributed

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Gators win district title, prep for state tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Last week, the Gatewood boys’ basketball team captured the GIAA Class AA District 2/4 championship by defeating rival Brentwood Academy. Led by senior Jackson Morris, the Gators upended the War Eagles 69-53 Friday night. Morris scored a game-high 30 points, with 24 of them off 3-pointers.
Gatewood pitcher Wilson Moore (10) winds up for a pitch on the mound in a loss to Loganville Christian Academy last week. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Gatewood pitcher Wilson Moore (10) winds up for a pitch on the mound in a loss to Loganville Christian Academy last week. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

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Gators struggle out of the gate

Trey Norris
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Gatewood Gators have endured a tough start to their season, facing Loganville Christian Academy twice in a home-and-home series and losing both times.
Landon Bonner (4) goes up for a layup. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Landon Bonner (4) goes up for a layup. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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War Eagles ‘hungry’ as state playoffs begin

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 23, 2023
After falling to Westside (Augusta) 81-63 last Friday night in the Region 4-AA championship game, Putnam County boys’ basketball enters the Class AA state playoffs as the No. 2 seed. The War Eagles (21-6) will face No. 3 Toombs County (20-8) in the opening round on Feb. 22, at home.
Georgia Bosart (3) is one of LOA’s best post threats. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Georgia Bosart (3) is one of LOA’s best post threats. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Lady Titans continue to roll after third-straight region title

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball team won its third straight region championship last week with a dominant win over Towns County. The Lady Titans controlled the ball the entire game and defeated the Lady Indians 60-21 for the Region 8 final. This earned them the overall No.
Morgan County sophomore guard Kymora Smith (4) brings the ball up the court during a win over ARC earlier this month. LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

Morgan County sophomore guard Kymora Smith (4) brings the ball up the court during a win over ARC earlier this month. LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

Lady Dogs set to face Long County in first round of state playoffs

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Morgan County girls basketball enters the Class AAA state playoffs as the No. 2 seed from Region 4-AAA.  The Lady Dogs (19-7) are matched up against No. 3 seed Long County (17-8) in the first round, and they will face the Lady Blue Tide on Tuesday.
LOA junior Georgia Bosart (3) lines up a shot from beyond the arc in a win over Aquinas last Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA junior Georgia Bosart (3) lines up a shot from beyond the arc in a win over Aquinas last Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Titans prepare to defend state title

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 16, 2023
After winning the GHSA Class A Public state championship last year, the Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball team has set itself up in a similar position.
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