Youth helps lift War Eagles past Tigers

  • Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff
    Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff
  • War Eagle defenders Tyson Waller (11) and Kaleb Crawford (9) bring down a Greene County running back. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff
    War Eagle defenders Tyson Waller (11) and Kaleb Crawford (9) bring down a Greene County running back. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff
  • War Eagles’ quarterback Branan Griffin hands the ball off to junior running back Cory Foster. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff
    War Eagles’ quarterback Branan Griffin hands the ball off to junior running back Cory Foster. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff
    Putnam County’s youth up front on the offensive and defensive lines and its rushing attack were key to Friday night’s scrimmage victory over Greene County. After trailing at halftime, the War Eagles fought back in the second half to defeat the Tigers, 27-14. In the final two quarters, Putnam outscored Greene County 24-0 to secure the victory. Despite the scrimmage not co...

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