Putnam girls soccer captures region title, rides winning streak

  • Gracie Bird (15) pushes the ball up the field against Butler last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff
    Gracie Bird (15) pushes the ball up the field against Butler last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff
  • Elizabeth Haley (19) tries to steal the ball away from a Butler defender. TREY NORRIS/Staff
    Elizabeth Haley (19) tries to steal the ball away from a Butler defender. TREY NORRIS/Staff
  • Lily Frisch (13) looks for an opportunity to strike last week in win over Butler. TREY NORRIS/Staff
    Lily Frisch (13) looks for an opportunity to strike last week in win over Butler. TREY NORRIS/Staff

    Putnam County girls’ soccer continued its winning ways last week by finishing up its region slate with a pair of wins over Josey and Butler.

    The Lady War Eagles won by forfeit over Josey, but mercy-ruled Butler 10-0 on March 27.

    Putnam County came out firing on all cylinders, scoring nine goals from several different contributors in the first half. The Lady War Eagles added a goal in the first few m…