War Eagles to face defending state champion Thomson Bulldogs on Friday

  • Thomson running back Jordan Lane (7) tries to break away from a Putnam defender in the Bulldogs’ 27-3 win over the War Eagles last season. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo
    Thomson running back Jordan Lane (7) tries to break away from a Putnam defender in the Bulldogs’ 27-3 win over the War Eagles last season. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo
  • Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) tries to break a tackle in last season’s loss to Thomson. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo
    Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) tries to break a tackle in last season’s loss to Thomson. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

    Putnam County will host defending Class AA state champion Thomson this Friday at Al Reaves Field.

    • Series History: Thomson leads the all-time series, 1-0.

    • Last Meeting: Thomson defeated Putnam County 27-3 in 2022.

    Both Putnam County (5-2, 4-0 Region 4-AA) and No. 1 Thomson (6-1, 4-0) had byes this past week.

    The War Eagles and Bulldogs are tied for first in the Region 4-AA standings at 4-0, so this…