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The thousandth point in action! With this score against Trinity Christian, Gatewood’s Matt Allen (12) put the final two points on the board to earn him membership in the exclusive 1,000-points club. As a sophomore, Allen still has plenty of time to add to his career total, too. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The thousandth point in action! With this score against Trinity Christian, Gatewood’s Matt Allen (12) put the final two points on the board to earn him membership in the exclusive 1,000-points club. As a sophomore, Allen still has plenty of time to add to his career total, too. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Allen scores 1,000th point for Gators in win at home

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 25, 2024
It came eight minutes and 59 seconds into the third quarter Saturday night as the hometown Gatewood Gators were locked in a tight, back-and-forth battle with the visiting Trinity Christian Crusaders out of Dublin.
Coach Don Keiser praised the hard work and results he’s seen from freshman Landon Moreno (4) and senior Blake Callaway (5) this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Coach Don Keiser praised the hard work and results he’s seen from freshman Landon Moreno (4) and senior Blake Callaway (5) this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators defeat Trinity in double overtime

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 25, 2024
On the night Gatewood sophomore Matt Allen surpassed the 1,000-point mark, it took double overtime for the Gators to get past Trinity Christian with a 75-70 win that boosted them to a 14-2 overall record and ranked first overall in GISA Class AA Region 2 standings.
James K Pressley/File Photo

James K Pressley/File Photo

Outdoors: Boat shows and other indoor activities

James K. Pressley
Thursday, January 25, 2024
I had several interesting experiences this past weekend. First was the Atlanta Boat Show, put on by Discover Boating. Now, I have been to many boat shows in the past, including the Atlanta show; however, this was my first time working at a boat show.
Greene County junior Steve Miller (1) rushes the ball up the floor in an attempt to give the Tigers the lead over Towns County at the end of regulation. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County junior Steve Miller (1) rushes the ball up the floor in an attempt to give the Tigers the lead over Towns County at the end of regulation. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Towns hands Tigers first region loss

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 25, 2024
No. 7 Towns County managed to erase a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Greene County 78-77 on Jan. 16. The Indians handed the Tigers (13-5), who entered the game on a four-game winning streak, their first region loss.
Franklin’s squad is 10-9 overall and 3-1 in region competition following Tuesday’s loss to Cross Creek. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Franklin’s squad is 10-9 overall and 3-1 in region competition following Tuesday’s loss to Cross Creek. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs starting to find a rhythm

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Morgan County Lady Dogs’ coach Milfred Franklin feels his team is hitting its stride at the right time. Franklin’s squad is 10-9 overall and 3-1 in region competition following Tuesday’s loss to Cross Creek. The No. 7 Lady Razorbacks (12-4, 3-0) survived a scare by defeating Morgan County, 41-38.
James Wright (5) has been one of the more consistent players for the Titans this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

James Wright (5) has been one of the more consistent players for the Titans this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Titans rout Fighting Irish for second region win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy got its second region victory of the season last week with a win over Aquinas. The Titans routed the Fighting Irish 58-31 on Saturday and snapped a four-game losing skid.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Taking the high road

Loran Smith
Thursday, January 18, 2024
After the seconds had evaporated from the scoreboard clock at Mercedes-Benz Stadium a little more than a month ago, I watched Kirby Smart, bitterly disappointed, stride across the playing field with measured alacrity to congratulate Alabama’s Nick Saban on his victory.
Georgia Bosart (3) is LOA's leading scorer through 16 games, averaging over 10 points per game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Georgia Bosart (3) is LOA's leading scorer through 16 games, averaging over 10 points per game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady Titans rebound after loss to Greene County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy (8-7, 3-2 Class A Division II Region 8) has responded well with a pair of region wins over Aquinas and Washington Wilkes following a Jan. 6 loss to rival Greene County.
Gators coach Don Keiser singled out “big man” Trey Wiggins (21) for his physical play and scoring touch in a 71-36 win over Westfield last Saturday night in Eatonton. Meanwhile, Gatewood’s top scorer Matt Allen (12) continued to rack up points, scoring 31 for the home team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators coach Don Keiser singled out “big man” Trey Wiggins (21) for his physical play and scoring touch in a 71-36 win over Westfield last Saturday night in Eatonton. Meanwhile, Gatewood’s top scorer Matt Allen (12) continued to rack up points, scoring 31 for the home team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators continue streak with three-in-a-row

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Gatewood’s boys basketball team improved its record to 12-1 last week with consecutive-day wins over Thomas Jefferson Academy in Louisville, Windsor Academy in Macon, and at home in Eatonton Saturday night versus Westfield School, also out of Macon.
(From L to R): Morgan County seniors Omar Hayes, Chase Scherer, Christopher Morgan, Miles Butler, and Caleb Turner. CONTRIBUTED

(From L to R): Morgan County seniors Omar Hayes, Chase Scherer, Christopher Morgan, Miles Butler, and Caleb Turner. CONTRIBUTED

Mat Dogs dominate area duals, headed to state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Morgan County hosted the Area 4-AAA duals this past Friday for Senior Night. The Mat Dogs dominated the competition by sweeping the meet with wins over Hephzibah, Harlem, and Cross Creek.
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