Evan Bennett

Surrounded by his family, including mother Christine and his father, Dan, Evan Bennett put pen to paper on his commitment contract with the University of North Carolina last Wednesday in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Surrounded by his family, including mother Christine and his father, Dan, Evan Bennett put pen to paper on his commitment contract with the University of North Carolina last Wednesday in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood goes all out to support Bennett signing

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Gatewood School in Eatonton held a signing ceremony last Wednesday to recognize the commitment of senior Evan Bennett to attend and play football at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. “This doesn’t happen just because Evan shows up.
Evan Bennett had two scholarship offers from North Carolina and Liberty University, although he committed to the Tarheels on Monday. CONTRIBUTED

Evan Bennett had two scholarship offers from North Carolina and Liberty University, although he committed to the Tarheels on Monday. CONTRIBUTED

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FOOTBALL: Gatewood's Bennett makes college decision

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Gatewood football player Evan Bennett has made his college decision. The rising senior announced via his personal Twitter Monday that he committed to North Carolina. Bennett, who plays linebacker and running back for the Gators, said he’s excited to be a Tarheel.
The strong play of Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) this season drew the attention of University of North Carolina recruiters, resulting in a full scholarship offer for the 6-foot-3, 205-pound junior. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The strong play of Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) this season drew the attention of University of North Carolina recruiters, resulting in a full scholarship offer for the 6-foot-3, 205-pound junior. IAN TOCHER/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bennett receives scholarship offer from UNC

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 8, 2022
In November, Gatewood football’s Evan Bennett received some great news via Twitter. It was a direct message from a football coach at the University of North Carolina inviting the junior running back and his family to visit Chapel Hill and attend a game on campus.
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