Gatewood Football 2022

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

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.
Gatewood quarterback Ames Johnson (10) scrambles behind his offensive line during the GIAA Class AA semifinal game Nov. 25, against Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Macon. DAWN SINCLAIR/Staff

Gatewood quarterback Ames Johnson (10) scrambles behind his offensive line during the GIAA Class AA semifinal game Nov. 25, against Central Fellowship Christian Academy in Macon. DAWN SINCLAIR/Staff

FOOTBALL: Gators’ season ends with 43-14 loss to CFCA

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Gatewood Gators looked good early but just couldn’t keep pace with the No.1-ranked Lancers of Central Fellowship Christian Academy (CFCA) Friday night in Macon.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

MCCURLEY: The end is near

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
“The future is uncertain, but the end is always near.” – Jim Morrison The future is for sure, uncertain, for several area high school football teams heading into the month of November. This Friday marks the end of the regular season in GHSA and GIAA.
Evan Bennett (7) had a big night in Waynesboro, scoring four of five touchdowns for the Gatewood Gators in their 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Evan Bennett (7) had a big night in Waynesboro, scoring four of five touchdowns for the Gatewood Gators in their 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy. DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

FOOTBALL: Gators break winless drought

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 27, 2022
On the strength of four touchdowns by junior running back Evan Bennett, the Gatewood Gators broke a four-game losing streak on Oct. 21, with a 38-28 win over Edmund Burke Academy (EBA) in Waynesboro. The win bumped the Gators up to being a .500 team at 4-4 with just two regular-season games left.
The lights at Tigers Stadium Stadium in Greensboro shine bright before Greene County gets set to host Oglethorpe County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

The lights at Tigers Stadium Stadium in Greensboro shine bright before Greene County gets set to host Oglethorpe County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Several area games moved due to inclement weather

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Several Lake Country area football programs have moved their games up a day this week due to expected inclement weather from Hurricane Ian.  Here's a list of the confirmed changes:  Baldwin High at Howard High, 7 p.m. (Thursday, 9/29) GMC Prep at Johnson County, 7:00 p.m.
Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) leaps forward to successfully block a point-after-touchdown attempt by Briarwood kicker Trey Cotton. (Ball is directly behind the shoulders of Jackson Hewatt (3). DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) leaps forward to successfully block a point-after-touchdown attempt by Briarwood kicker Trey Cotton. (Ball is directly behind the shoulders of Jackson Hewatt (3). DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

FOOTBALL: Gators’ missed opportunities benefit Bucs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Gatewood Gators visited Briarwood Academy Friday night in Warrenton, where they fell 22-13 to the hometown Buccaneers.
Gators quarterback Ames Johnson (left) drops back to pass during a rep at an early morning practice in late July. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Gators quarterback Ames Johnson (left) drops back to pass during a rep at an early morning practice in late July. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Gators looking to get back to glory

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Gatewood Schools football program is hoping to rebound this year after a rough 2021 season in which the Gators went 5-7 after winning three-straight GISA Class AA state titles.
Justin Jameson

Justin Jameson

FOOTBALL: Gatewood seniors seek third state title

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Members of this year’s senior class at Gatewood High School have already been a part of two championship-winning football campaigns. The Gators return nine of these players this season, and they all hope to end their high-school careers on top.
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