BASKETBALL: War Eagles drop region game, bounce back with two Ws

  • Landon Bonner (2) takes it to the hoop against Greene County. ARELLA CASH/Staff
    Landon Bonner (2) takes it to the hoop against Greene County. ARELLA CASH/Staff
  • Jaylin Harper (5) adds to Putnam’s lead over Greene County. ARELLA CASH/Staff
    Jaylin Harper (5) adds to Putnam’s lead over Greene County. ARELLA CASH/Staff
  • Triple coverage by Greene on Eagles senior Eren Banks (1). ARELLA CASH/Staff
    Triple coverage by Greene on Eagles senior Eren Banks (1). ARELLA CASH/Staff
  • Keyni Crawford (4) adds to the team’s lead with a free throw. ARELLA CASH/Staff
    Keyni Crawford (4) adds to the team’s lead with a free throw. ARELLA CASH/Staff

    Putnam County dropped its first region game of the 2022-23 season last Tuesday to Westside (Augusta). However, the No. 6-ranked War Eagles bounced back from the 90-68 loss with wins over Washington County (70-57) and Greene County (86-53) to close out the week.

    Putnam County was left 11-3 overall and 3-1 in Region 4-AA this season while defending state champion Westside remains ranked No. 1 overall…