REGION CHAMPS! Putnam boys celebrate 'huge' victory

  • Putnam County’s No. 1 singles player Leland Erickson returns a serve during a volley in Monday’s match against Lamar County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Putnam County’s No. 1 singles player Leland Erickson returns a serve during a volley in Monday’s match against Lamar County. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
  • The No. 2 doubles team of Juan Patino (left) and Andrew Guillebeau (right) tap rackets while celebrating a point against Lamar County on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    The No. 2 doubles team of Juan Patino (left) and Andrew Guillebeau (right) tap rackets while celebrating a point against Lamar County on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

    The Putnam County boys tennis team captured the Region 4-Class A Division I championship earlier this week.

    The War Eagles (11-2) will head into the state tournament later this month with a top-eight seed.

    “I’m super proud of the work my guys put in this season,” Putnam County head coach Christian Keiser said.

    The War Eagles entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed and defeated No. 3 Lamar County 3-1…