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Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson scored a team-high 32 points in the team's win over BEST Academy in the first round of the state playoffs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson scored a team-high 32 points in the team's win over BEST Academy in the first round of the state playoffs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Woodson powers War Eagles past BEST Academy in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Tamaud Woodson proved to be the difference as Putnam County opened the Class A Division I state playoffs with a convincing win Wednesday night.The senior scored a game-high 32 points to lead the No. 6 seed War Eagles to a 75-50 victory over No.
Putnam County's Journey Waller (10) goes up for a layup over a Chattooga defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County's Journey Waller (10) goes up for a layup over a Chattooga defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County rolls past Chattooga in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Putnam County defeated Chattooga 62-40 in the first round of the Class A Division I state playoffs to advance.The No. 8 seed Lady War Eagles handled business early against the No. 25 Lady Indians, who never recovered.
Putnam County senior Jared Arreola (8) will represent the War Eagles as a team captain in 2026. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Jared Arreola (8) will represent the War Eagles as a team captain in 2026. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam boys’ soccer sets high expectations

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Experience is the defining trait for the Putnam County boys soccer team heading into the 2026 season. The War Eagles are led by head coach Michael Taylor, who believes player continuity could pay dividends when the stakes rise.
Putnam County tennis head coach Christian Keiser said senior Leland Erickson (pictured) will be a difference maker for the War Eagles this year. KIM CASH/Contributed

Putnam County tennis head coach Christian Keiser said senior Leland Erickson (pictured) will be a difference maker for the War Eagles this year. KIM CASH/Contributed

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Veteran lineup lifts Putnam County tennis

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
With a roster loaded with upperclassmen and a renewed commitment to offseason work, the Putnam County girls and boys tennis teams entered this season believing it could be a turning point for the program.
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Anne Donaldson

Loran Smith
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
In late 1963, Georgia was experiencing another forgettable football season when UGA President O.C. Aderhold scheduled a meeting with Joel Eaves, the retired basketball coach at Auburn.
Gatewood sophomore Jayden Moss (34) had a big day at the plate for the Gators in the season opener against Strong Rock Christian on Feb. 23. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood sophomore Jayden Moss (34) had a big day at the plate for the Gators in the season opener against Strong Rock Christian on Feb. 23. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Gatewood bats deliver 15-8 season-opening win

Trey Norris
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The Gatewood Gators opened their 2026 baseball season on a blustery, late-winter day, Feb. 23, with a 15-8 win at home over Strong Rock Christian Academy, out of Locust Grove.
Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson drives the floor in transition past a defender during a game against Southwest Atlanta Christian in the semifinal round of the Region 2-2A tournament on Feb. 19. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson drives the floor in transition past a defender during a game against Southwest Atlanta Christian in the semifinal round of the Region 2-2A tournament on Feb. 19. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Greenforest bests Putnam boys in region title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Putnam County’s boys basketball team came up just short of a region championship last week, falling 56–53 to Greenforest in the Region 4-A Division I title game.While the loss stung, head coach Patrick Marshall said the performance was another clear sign of how far his team has come.
Putnam County guard brings the ball up the floor in a region tournament semifinal game against Jasper County on Feb. 18. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Putnam County guard brings the ball up the floor in a region tournament semifinal game against Jasper County on Feb. 18. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lamar upsets Putnam girls in region championship

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Lamar County pulled off a 56-54 upset over Putnam County in the Region 4-A Division I championship game last Friday in Eatonton.The victory marked a dramatic reversal from their regular-season matchup, in which the Lady War Eagles dominated with a 70-56 win.
Putnam County’s Trace Watkins (3) in the wind-up, getting ready to deliver a pitch during a scrimmage against Jones County earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam County’s Trace Watkins (3) in the wind-up, getting ready to deliver a pitch during a scrimmage against Jones County earlier this month. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

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Putnam County learns lessons from close games

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Putnam County baseball team’s early-season record may not tell the full story, but head coach Stephen Phillips believes his group is taking important steps forward.Through the opening stretch of the 2026 regular season, the War Eagles have been tested by close games and late-inning situations.
Putnam County’s Lily Armistead (left) gets set to take on Harris County’s Ava Ives (right) in the first round of the GHSA girls state traditionals wrestling tournament last week. KIM CASH/Contributed

Putnam County’s Lily Armistead (left) gets set to take on Harris County’s Ava Ives (right) in the first round of the GHSA girls state traditionals wrestling tournament last week. KIM CASH/Contributed

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Putnam County wrestling teams wrap up season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Putnam County wrestling program wrapped up the 2025-26 season this past weekend at the GHSA state traditionals tournament at The Arena at Southlake in Morrow.Between both the boys and girls teams, Putnam sent five grapplers to the state tournament.
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