Putnam boys fall to Vidalia in first round

  • Marko Owensby battles with two Vidalia players for control of the play. KIM CASH/Staff
    Marko Owensby battles with two Vidalia players for control of the play. KIM CASH/Staff
  • Jermaine Nelson collides with a Vidalia player. KIM CASH/Staff
    Jermaine Nelson collides with a Vidalia player. KIM CASH/Staff
  • Marko Owensby (24) and a Vidalia defender battle for possession. KIM CASH/Staff
    Marko Owensby (24) and a Vidalia defender battle for possession. KIM CASH/Staff
  • Bernabe Meraz KIM CASH/Staff
    Bernabe Meraz KIM CASH/Staff

    Putnam County’s soccer season came to an abrupt and disappointing conclusion on April 15 at home with a 2-1 double overtime loss to Vidalia, the No. 4 seed from Region 2-AA. Jonathan Reid provided the only goal for Putnam.

    Vidalia was able to score a goal with just 11 seconds remaining in the second overtime.

    The loss was especially poignant for Putnam County coach Rhett Roberts who is leaving the s…