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Jackson Morris (3) is a 3-point specialist and solid playmaker for the Gators. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jackson Morris (3) is a 3-point specialist and solid playmaker for the Gators. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Gators crowned region champs after wins over Lions, War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Gatewood Gators basketball team wrapped up the 2022-23 regular season on a high note last week. With wins over Westminster Christian (66-45) and Brentwood Academy (70-64), Gatewood secured the GIAA Region 2-AA regular season title for a second-consecutive year under Don Keiser.
Young Gatewood students perform An Dro Retournee, a French folk dance, in the final act of “Stone Soup.” LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Young Gatewood students perform An Dro Retournee, a French folk dance, in the final act of “Stone Soup.” LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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Gatewood students present ‘Stone Soup’ play

Lena Hensley
Thursday, February 16, 2023
In front of audiences of teachers and students, and later parents, Gatewood Schools first- and second-graders performed “Stone Soup” on  Feb. 3, a play that teaches the value of sharing. In the story, hungry strangers come to a town where residents claim they have no food to share.
Gatewood freshman Matt Allen (12) dribbles the ball inside the lane in transition against the Lions. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gatewood freshman Matt Allen (12) dribbles the ball inside the lane in transition against the Lions. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Gators lose to Lions, conquer Cougars at home

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Gatewood boys basketball dropped its first region game 69-66 last Tuesday at Westminster Christian Academy in Watkinsville but rebounded nicely at home on Friday with a 54-47 victory over Piedmont Academy.
Freshman Natalie Sills (5) shoots for 3 for the Gators. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Freshman Natalie Sills (5) shoots for 3 for the Gators. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Gators’ frustration continues

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Gatewood girls basketball team has had a rough go of it lately. The Lady Gators started region play two weeks ago and dropped consecutive games to Piedmont and Brentwood. They also suffered back-to-back region losses last week, making it four straight.
Senior Anna Williamson (22) drives the ball up the court in a game against Young Americans Christian earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Senior Anna Williamson (22) drives the ball up the court in a game against Young Americans Christian earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Three big wins prep Lady Gators for region ‘dog fight’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team (14-4) kept rolling last week with three quality road wins. The Lady Gators dominated both Peachtree Academy (52-12) and Young Americans Christian (93-11), completing season sweeps of both the Lady Panthers and Lady Eagles.
Gators’ freshman Matt Allen (1) handles the ball at the top of the key in a home game against YACS earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators’ freshman Matt Allen (1) handles the ball at the top of the key in a home game against YACS earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Gators cruise into region play after 3-0 week

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Don Keiser has the Gatewood boys’ basketball team (16-3) cruising into region play. The Gators went 3-0 last week and won all three contests by at least 34 points. Gatewood started last Tuesday by traveling to Covington to take on Peachtree Academy.
L to R: Coach Tyler VanDusen, John VandePlanque, Bodie Corry, Dakota Davis, Gage Rainey, Jackson Hewatt and Justin Jameson. CONTRIBUTED

L to R: Coach Tyler VanDusen, John VandePlanque, Bodie Corry, Dakota Davis, Gage Rainey, Jackson Hewatt and Justin Jameson. CONTRIBUTED

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WRESTLING: Gatewood runner-up at Trinity Christian Invitational

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Gatewood varsity wrestling team competed against 10 other schools on Jan. 14, in the Trinity Christian Invitational in Dublin and finished as tournament runner-up after scoring 115 points.
Gatewood junior Eliana Tkacik (20) pushes the ball up court in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood junior Eliana Tkacik (20) pushes the ball up court in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Lady Gators have ‘dog fight’ on their hands

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Gatewood girls’ basketball team may have started a new year but its main goal remains the same. Lady Gators’ head coach Jordan Walters, who recently changed her last name from Camp after getting married, still wants her players to focus on the bigger picture, which is winning a region title.
Gatewood senior Jackson Morris (1) drives the lane against a defender earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood senior Jackson Morris (1) drives the lane against a defender earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: Gators gear up for region play

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is heading into this week with only three non-region games left. The Gators (10-3) will begin league play next Tuesday (Jan. 24) against Piedmont Academy.
Kaden Keiser (13) holds the ball at the top of the key looking for a teammate to pass to. CONTRIBUTED

Kaden Keiser (13) holds the ball at the top of the key looking for a teammate to pass to. CONTRIBUTED

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BASKETBALL: Hot start for Gators under Keiser

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The Gatewood boys’ basketball team is playing well for head coach Don Keiser so far this season. The Gators are currently 3-1 and have only four more games before the end of the year. They will then face a tough stretch following the winter break.
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