‘He’s selfless’: Putnam QB leads War Eagles to dominate Towers

  • Putnam County’s Branan Griffin rolls out of the pocket as he’s about to fire a pass downfield in Friday’s game against Towers. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
    Putnam County’s Branan Griffin rolls out of the pocket as he’s about to fire a pass downfield in Friday’s game against Towers. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
  • Griffin scrambles downfield past Towers defenders to pick up a first down. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
    Griffin scrambles downfield past Towers defenders to pick up a first down. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
  • Griffin forces the ball out of a Titan ball carrier's hands and forces a fumble. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
    Griffin forces the ball out of a Titan ball carrier's hands and forces a fumble. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

    Branan Griffin was a weapon for Putnam County on both sides of the ball last Friday in a big region matchup against Towers. 

    The senior two-way player helped lead the War Eagles (5-3, 3-1) to a 40-3 win over the Titans (3-4, 0-3).

    Griffin “filled in” for starter Ethan Whatley at quarterback and scored two rushing touchdowns. He also caused a fumble on defense, which Putnam County recovered and …