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Putnam County junior Journey Waller (10) dribbles the ball through traffic in an effort to try and score during a rivalry game against Morgan County on Dec. 14. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County junior Journey Waller (10) dribbles the ball through traffic in an effort to try and score during a rivalry game against Morgan County on Dec. 14. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lady War Eagles learning to win close games

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Putnam County girls’ basketball team (8-3) has been on both ends of several close games so far this year.So far this season, the No. 9 Lady War Eagles of Class A Division I are 3-2 in games decided by five points or less.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: SEC has a new champion

Loran Smith
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Football, as we are often reminded, is a physical game. The old-timers, from Walter Camp to Fielding Yost to Knute Rockne, preached about it, including Frank Leahy, Bud Wilkinson, Bear Bryant, Woody Hayes, and Vince Dooley.
Kevin Wynn, a four-star defensive tackle at Greene County, signed with Florida State last Wednesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kevin Wynn, a four-star defensive tackle at Greene County, signed with Florida State last Wednesday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Miller, Wynn to represent Greene County at next level

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Greene County football’s Steve Miller and Kevin Wynn will continue their careers at the Division I level.Last week, Miller and Wynn signed the dotted line during the first day of the NCAA’s Early Signing Period for football. A signing ceremony was held for them at the school on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Last week, Morgan County girls’ basketball player Jaden Young signed to play at Emmanuel College. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Last week, Morgan County girls’ basketball player Jaden Young signed to play at Emmanuel College. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Young finds college home at Emmanuel

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
It is official.Morgan County girls’ basketball senior Jaden Young has signed with Emmanuel College to continue her hoops career. She signed with the Lady Lions last week during a ceremony at the school.Young considered several schools before deciding on Emmanuel College, located in Franklin Springs.
Gatewood junior Matt Allen continued his own strong start to the season on Saturday, dropping 30 points against the GMC Bulldogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood junior Matt Allen continued his own strong start to the season on Saturday, dropping 30 points against the GMC Bulldogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators unbeaten in strong start to season

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Gatewood Gators basketball team played three times in the past week and now sports a perfect 4-0 record.
Morgan County seniors Jaylen Elder (2) and Draco Frazzitta (18) pose for a picture with their coaches during a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County seniors Jaylen Elder (2) and Draco Frazzitta (18) pose for a picture with their coaches during a signing ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Elder, Frazzitta to be next Dogs at D1 level

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Morgan County football’s Jaylen Elder and Draco Frazzitta are headed to play at the Division I level.Elder and Frazzitta officially signed to their respective schools during a ceremony held on Dec. 4 at the school’s football facility.
Haedyn Crumbley (front row, fourth from left) and Quinn Butler (front row, third from right) signed with their respective colleges on Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Haedyn Crumbley (front row, fourth from left) and Quinn Butler (front row, third from right) signed with their respective colleges on Dec. 4. CONTRIBUTED

Spike Dogs sign dotted line to continue careers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Morgan County volleyball seniors Quinn Butler and Haedyn Crumbley are headed to play at the collegiate level.Last week, the two Spike Dogs signed the dotted line to play at their respective schools during a ceremony held at the school.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) fights his way through Texas defenders to score the game-winning touchdown in overtime. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) fights his way through Texas defenders to score the game-winning touchdown in overtime. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs top Texas to claim SEC title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
ATLANTA — Georgia beat Texas on a drama-filled Saturday night to claim the 2024 SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The Bulldogs won the conference title 22-19 in overtime on Dec.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is all smiles during an interview with ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge after winning the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart is all smiles during an interview with ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge after winning the SEC Championship game in Atlanta on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia earns CFP berth, bye in first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Georgia is returning to the College Football Playoff after defeating Texas in the 2024 SEC Championship game.In the first season of a new 12-team format, the CFP committee named the Bulldogs the No. 2 seed behind Oregon.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Toughness, connection, resiliency, composure

Loran Smith
Thursday, December 5, 2024
As the extended overtime game against Georgia Tech played out last weekend, there were many times when one’s confidence was buoyed, dashed, and fractured—certainly for home team fans—yet faith remained intact as the University of Georgia perhaps earned the most improbable victory in its illustrious...
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