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Putnam County coach Patrick Marshall talks with his team during a timeout in a game against Lamar County on Jan. 28. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County coach Patrick Marshall talks with his team during a timeout in a game against Lamar County on Jan. 28. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Marshall demands consistency from War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Monday, February 2, 2026
The Putnam County boys basketball team continues to stack wins, but head coach Patrick Marshall made it clear last week that the War Eagles aren’t meeting their own standard.Putnam County entered the week ranked in SandySpiel.com’s Class A Division I top 10 at 18-6 overall and 7-1 in region play.
Putnam County freshman Jada Baker brings the ball up the floor in transition during a game earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County freshman Jada Baker brings the ball up the floor in transition during a game earlier this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam girls resume action after long break

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Putnam County girls basketball team returned to the court on Jan. 23 after not playing for two weeks.The top-ranked Lady War Eagles faced Utopian Academy at home in Eatonton and easily won 75–1, improving their overall record to 14–1 and 3-0 in region play.
Gatewood’s Bennett Haley (0) attempts to drive the ball inside the lane past a Central Fellowship Christian defender in a 56-50 loss to the Lancers on Jan. 13. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s Bennett Haley (0) attempts to drive the ball inside the lane past a Central Fellowship Christian defender in a 56-50 loss to the Lancers on Jan. 13. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Young Gatewood squad shows growth

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
This season has been one of transition for the Gatewood boys basketball team, but despite heavy roster turnover, the program is showing steady improvement and promising signs for the future.
Ice Dawgs captain Evan Parante (3) fights off a pair of Niagara defenders to chase down a puck behind the Purple Eagles’ net Saturday night at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Ice Dawgs captain Evan Parante (3) fights off a pair of Niagara defenders to chase down a puck behind the Purple Eagles’ net Saturday night at Akins Ford Arena in Athens. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Ice Dawgs fall twice to Niagara University

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The University of Georgia Ice Dawgs gave up a goal with just 23 seconds left in regulation time Saturday night to suffer a 3-2 loss in Athens at the hands of the Niagara University Purple Eagles.
Putnam County head football coach Joel Harvin (left) is joined by Georgia Tech assistant coach Brian Bohannon in a recent visit to the school. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County head football coach Joel Harvin (left) is joined by Georgia Tech assistant coach Brian Bohannon in a recent visit to the school. CONTRIBUTED

Recruiting heats up for Putnam County football

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
College football recruiting is starting to pick back up at Putnam County High School. Coaches are once more hitting the road after spending the early part of the offseason navigating the NCAA transfer portal.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Raisin’ Cain at ‘The Steg’

Loran Smith
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Christopher Blue Lonergan Cain, Georgia’s 6-foot-5 guard, functions with cagey stealth, cunning defensive acumen, touch from the three-point line, and competitive embers that seem to burn more intensely as the game goes on.
The Lady Gators, including Lauren Paxson (1), Avery Hill (13), Lily Huskins (4), Sylvie Huskins (2), and Riley Roberts (3) run off the court following a recent win in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Lady Gators, including Lauren Paxson (1), Avery Hill (13), Lily Huskins (4), Sylvie Huskins (2), and Riley Roberts (3) run off the court following a recent win in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lady Gators prepare for late-season surge

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
With the final stretch of the regular season coming, the Gatewood girls basketball team appears to be finding its stride at exactly the right moment.The Lady Gators entered this week with a 15-4 overall record and a 4-2 mark in GIAA Region 2-AA play.
Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson goes up for a layup in a win over Southwest Atlanta Christian on Jan. 13. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson goes up for a layup in a win over Southwest Atlanta Christian on Jan. 13. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Healthy War Eagles have dominant week

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Putnam County boys basketball team is getting its groove back at the right time of the season.After battling injuries throughout the second half of the year, the War Eagles were finally back to full strength in Week 11 of the regular season — and the results were immediate.
Putnam County’s Jmari Greene (3) attempts to go up for a layup over a Southwest Atlanta Christian defender. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County’s Jmari Greene (3) attempts to go up for a layup over a Southwest Atlanta Christian defender. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles look to ‘get their groove back’

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Putnam County boys basketball team has been facing tough times lately. Injuries have hit the War Eagles hard, with several players missing games early in the new year, resulting in key losses. Entering this week, they’re 3-3 since 2026 began with a 13-6 overall record.
UGA Ice Dawgs head coach John Camp (far left) watches his players make a line change Saturday morning during the 27th annual Savannah Hockey Classic at Enmarket Arena. IAN TOCHER/Staff

UGA Ice Dawgs head coach John Camp (far left) watches his players make a line change Saturday morning during the 27th annual Savannah Hockey Classic at Enmarket Arena. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Ice Dawgs earn split results at Savannah Classic

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
UGA rebounded from an opening-game loss Friday night at the 27th annual Savannah Hockey Classic with an 8–1 win over Florida State on Saturday at Enmarket Arena, near downtown Savannah.
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