War Eagles survive second-half scare against McNair

  • Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
  • Putnam County’s Bill Waters runs down the field and picks up a first down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Putnam County’s Bill Waters runs down the field and picks up a first down. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
  • Branan Griffin (8) has stepped up at quarterback after starter Jamarion Robertson suffered a season-ending injury. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Branan Griffin (8) has stepped up at quarterback after starter Jamarion Robertson suffered a season-ending injury. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Putnam County earned its second consecutive win this past Friday, defeating McNair 45-37 in its region opener. The War Eagles (2-3, 1-0, Class A Div. I, Reg. 4) survived a scare, as the Mustangs (2-3, 0-1), who trailed 30-7 midway through the third quarter, mounted a comeback late in the game but came up short.Putnam head coach Joel Harvin said he was happy with the win but w...

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