War Eagles survive first punch, defeat ‘Hounds

  • Putnam County sophomore Jaylen Nelson goes up for a layup in a win over Jones County. He had seven points against the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
    Putnam County sophomore Jaylen Nelson goes up for a layup in a win over Jones County. He had seven points against the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
    The Putnam County boys basketball team completed the sweep of Jones County on Jan. 4 with a 71-60 win.In mid-November, the War Eagles opened the 2024-25 regular season with a 67-49 win over the Greyhounds. They’ve since won 14 straight contests to reach a 15-0 record.While Putnam County dominated the first contest, Jones County took the first punch last week.“Well, I ai...

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