Putnam County’s Journey Waller (10) goes up for a layup in a win over Social Circle on Feb. 4. The Lady War Eagles will rely on the sophomore and leading scorer as they prepare for the Class A Division I playoffs, which begins next week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff
On Monday, the Putnam County girls’ basketball team defeated Social Circle 47-37 in the first round of the region tournament, securing a spot in the Class A Division I state playoffs.
The Lady War Eagles (14-8) will now return to the postseason for the first time in almost four years.
According to head coach Derrick Arrington, the team's win over Social Circle was a “weight lifted” off its shoulders…