Third-quarter push propels Putnam past Jasper County

  • Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon (12) contributed 11 points to the War Eagles victory. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon (12) contributed 11 points to the War Eagles victory. IAN TOCHER/Staff
  • Putnam County junior guard Tamaud Woodson scored a team-high 18 points against Jasper County on Dec. 21. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Putnam County junior guard Tamaud Woodson scored a team-high 18 points against Jasper County on Dec. 21. IAN TOCHER/Staff

    Putnam County boys’ basketball hasn’t faced much adversity this year but answered the bell Saturday against Jasper County.

    The Hurricanes (3-5) weren’t scared of the War Eagles (13-0), Class A Division I’s No. 1-ranked team.

    Jasper County came out swinging from the opening tip-off, especially on offense, to lead 19-15 at the end of the first quarter. Putnam County started slow, and the ‘Canes took a…