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Gatewood junior Walker Roberts (3) eventually scored the game-winning run in the first game of a doubleheader last Friday in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood junior Walker Roberts (3) eventually scored the game-winning run in the first game of a doubleheader last Friday in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators face Brentwood in doubleheader

Trey Norris
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The Gatewood Gators had a short but successful week last week facing region rival Brentwood in a Friday doubleheader in Sandersville. The Gators swept the Eagles two games to none by a score of 4-3 in game one and 13-0 in game two.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Easter, seersucker, sweet tea and The Masters

James K. Pressley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
As many of you know, I believe The Masters should be treated like a religious holiday. We should all stop what we are doing, turn toward Augusta, and not move for four days. Well, really five because to me it all starts with the Par 3 Tournament on Wednesday.The grandfather of golf, Mr.
LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

McCurley’s Minute: Showpay Ohtani?

Lance
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Last week, an interesting, but important piece of news came across social media feeds.It was about Major League Baseball’s international darling, Shohei Ohtani, being involved in a gambling scandal.
LOA junior midfielder Lauren Glass (22) dribbles the ball away from a GMC Prep defender in a home match on March 12. She’s been a key player for the Lady Titans this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA junior midfielder Lauren Glass (22) dribbles the ball away from a GMC Prep defender in a home match on March 12. She’s been a key player for the Lady Titans this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans capture region title

Will Morrison
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy girls’ soccer captured the region title with a 3-2 win over Aquinas on Tuesday, March 26.The Lady Titans (6-4-2, 5-2 Class A Division II Region 8) will head into the state playoffs as a No. 1 seed.
Morgan County sophomore Drew Eidson attempts a long putt on the green. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County sophomore Drew Eidson attempts a long putt on the green. CONTRIBUTED

Big swing forward for MoCo golf

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Morgan County’s golf teams are off to a great start this season, with both already exceeding expectations in 2024. The girls’ and boys’ teams have made significant strides and coach Max Gaubert has taken notice.
(From L to R): Katie Davis, Lilianne Piche, Madisyn Cannington, Addison Boyer, Mallory Martin, Erin Gresham, Banessa Santoyo, and Lyssa Schafer. CONTRIBUTED

(From L to R): Katie Davis, Lilianne Piche, Madisyn Cannington, Addison Boyer, Mallory Martin, Erin Gresham, Banessa Santoyo, and Lyssa Schafer. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County tennis teams seeing success

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Morgan County’s tennis teams have both done well this season in the wake of a new era for the program.That’s an impressive accomplishment for the teams and first-year head coach Conner Perry, who was previously the head coach at the middle school for the last two years.
Greene County’s Kadarius Andrews (8) attempts to hit a fastball high in the zone during an at-bat against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 26. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County’s Kadarius Andrews (8) attempts to hit a fastball high in the zone during an at-bat against Lake Oconee Academy on Feb. 26. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers taking the right steps on the diamond

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Greene County baseball head coach Brad Evans has seen his team take great strides in his first year.The Tigers are having one of their best seasons in recent memory and have vastly improved since Evans took over. Evans has seen his players become more committed to the sport this spring.
Gatewood's Blake Callaway placed first overall in the high jump last week. (FILE PHOTO)

Gatewood's Blake Callaway placed first overall in the high jump last week. (FILE PHOTO)

Gatewood track-and-field places well at home meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Gatewood’s track-and-field teams hosted a meet last Wednesday in Eatonton. The Gatewood boys’ team placed first overall with 125 points, defeating rivals Brentwood and Trinity Christian, which both tied for second place with 102 points. Skipstone Academy finished third, with Twiggs Academy fourth.
Greene County’s track-and-field teams will host a home meet this Friday, starting at 4 p.m. CHARLES JORDAN/File photo

Greene County’s track-and-field teams will host a home meet this Friday, starting at 4 p.m. CHARLES JORDAN/File photo

Greene County T&F off to running start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Greene County’s track teams are off to a hot start this year with only a few meets left during the regular season.The Tigers and Lady Tigers are still practicing hard before their region meet takes place next month.
Gatewood’s Trey Wiggins (9) heads to first base on a walk after taking ball four from a GWA pitcher. TREY NORRIS/ Staff

Gatewood’s Trey Wiggins (9) heads to first base on a walk after taking ball four from a GWA pitcher. TREY NORRIS/ Staff

Gators continue winning ways on the diamond

Trey Norris
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Gatewood went undefeated again last week versus George Walton Academy (GWA) and swept Westminster Christian (WCA) in a two-game series.The Gators opened their week at home in Eatonton on March 18 against George Walton in what turned out to be a high-scoring ball game.
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