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Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam pounds Greene with ground game

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Putnam County relied on a strong running game to defeat Greene County 42-15 in the season opener on Aug. 15.The War Eagles (1-0) had two running backs – senior Omarion Butts and sophomore Kumari – who made the biggest impact.

Morgan County and Putnam County will face off this Friday in Madison at Bill Corry Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Dogs favored over War Eagles in rivalry game

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Putnam County (1-0) and Morgan County (1-0) will renew their rivalry Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium in Madison. Last season, the Dogs defeated the War Eagles 42-28 in a shootout. Morgan is favored to win 48-16 this year, according to the Massey Ratings prediction by On3.com.

Gatewood cheerleaders and football players surround Eatonton icon Georgia Benjamin-Smith (in red) on her 85th birthday, following a brief pre-game candlelight vigil she organized to bring awareness to local domestic violence issues. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood falls to Flint River in season opener

Ian Tocher

Thursday, August 21, 2025

The new-look Gatewood Gators got off to a rough start Friday night, falling 20-6 to the visiting Flint River Academy Wildcats out of Woodbury.

Morgan County running back Christian Monfort runs past Warren County defenders. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Balanced offense leads Morgan past Warren

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Morgan County handled business in its season opener Aug. 16 against Warren County.The game was postponed from Friday to Saturday due to severe weather conditions, but that didn’t affect the Dogs (1-0) as they dominated the Screaming Devils 53-16 at Albert J. Massey Field.

LOA head coach Patrick Stewart talks with quarterback Jake McDonald during a scrimmage against Social Circle on Aug. 8. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Titans drop season opener to Mount Paran

Will Morrison

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Lake Oconee Academy opened its season last Friday with a 7-0 road loss to Mount Paran Christian.It was a storm-ridden week all across the state, and that hurt the Titans with their preparation for this game.

George Patton

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Smith: George Patton

Loran Smith

Thursday, August 21, 2025

On Sept. 19, 1964, a muggy night in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Joe Namath lined up under center for the first series, called for the snap, and dropped back to throw. As soon as he set up in the pocket, George Patton was in his face and threw the heralded Tide All-American for a nine-yard loss.

Morgan County quarterback Davis Strickland hands the ball off to running back Christian Monfort during a scrimmage against Cherokee Bluff on Aug. 7. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Morgan offense impresses in scrimmage

Skyla Morris

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Morgan County faced off against Cherokee Bluff in a scrimmage on Aug. 7.The Dogs secured a 29-21 victory over the Bears in their home game at Bill Corry Stadium.Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins was happy with the Dogs’ performance in the team’s preseason contest.

Gatewood freshman Lily Arthur has been a spark for the offense this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gatewood bats stay hot

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 14, 2025

The bats for Gatewood softball didn’t get rusty after a lopsided win over Trinity Christian in the season opener.The Lady Gators (3-1) scored 34 runs over the next three games, winning two and losing one.

The Tigers will be led by first-year head coach Darius Robinson, who was previously an assistant at Valdosta High School. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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New Greene coach sets new standards for Tigers

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Darius Robinson era at Greene County will officially begin Aug. 15 when the Tigers visit Putnam County.Previously an assistant at South Georgia powerhouse Valdosta, Robinson was hired as Greene’s new head coach to replace Terrance Banks, who is now at Central Gwinnett.

Greene County quarterback Landon Garretson returned for his senior season, hoping to lead the Tigers to a region title and a deep playoff run. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Greene senior QB ready to lead

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Landon Garretson understands what it takes for a team to be successful.Garretson played his first two seasons of high school football at Class 5A’s Kell in Marietta. He then wanted a change of scenery and transferred to Greene County before the start of his junior year.

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