War Eagles finding their wings as playoffs approach

  • Gates Lanzarone (28) smacks a ball through the infield in a loss to Athens Academy in Athens on Feb. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Gates Lanzarone (28) smacks a ball through the infield in a loss to Athens Academy in Athens on Feb. 27. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
  • War Eagles’ freshman Wyatt Sims (9) tries to beat out a throw at the bag. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    War Eagles’ freshman Wyatt Sims (9) tries to beat out a throw at the bag. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
  • Jackson Dodd (2) takes a lead off second base. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
    Jackson Dodd (2) takes a lead off second base. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

    After a tough non-region slate, Putnam County baseball has found its feet in Region 4-AA play. The War Eagles began the season 1-7 overall, with some tough losses to non-region opponents. They’re currently 7-10 entering this week and on a three-game winning streak.

    Putnam County coach Mike Phiel feels his team is finally hitting its stride.

    “We’re just starting to get comfortable with our roles,” Ph…