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Noah Long (65) recently committed to Cumberland University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Noah Long (65) recently committed to Cumberland University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Three more War Eagles commit to play at next level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Over the weekend, three more Putnam County football players committed to play college ball. Seniors Kavar Andrews, Jason Clemons Jr., and Noah Long are headed to represent the War Eagles at the next level.
Putnam returned Emmanuel Meraz (10), last year’s leading goal scorer from last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam returned Emmanuel Meraz (10), last year’s leading goal scorer from last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Confidence key to success for young Putnam team

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Putnam County boys soccer team is off to a strong start to the 2024-25 season on the pitch. The War Eagles began the week with a 4-2 overall record and a 2-2 mark in region play.
CHRIS SIMMONS/Contributed

CHRIS SIMMONS/Contributed

Eatonton drag racer is now a two-time champ

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
In big-league drag racing, winning a Duck X Productions race at South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP) puts a distinct feather in your cap, signifying national dominance over the best of the best in any given class. Winning twice proves the first time was no fluke — even if it comes years later.
Putnam County assistant basketball coach Nick Banks (left) consoles junior guard Tamaud Woodson (right) after the team’s 68-66 loss to East Laurens in the Elite Eight last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County assistant basketball coach Nick Banks (left) consoles junior guard Tamaud Woodson (right) after the team’s 68-66 loss to East Laurens in the Elite Eight last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles fall to East Laurens in Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Putnam County’s historic postseason run ended last week at home in the Class A Division I boys Elite Eight. East Laurens advanced with a 68-66 victory over the War Eagles in a tight game that went down to the wire.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Kudos to Putnam High basketball

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
I rarely write columns, but I felt like I had to this week.I’ve had the pleasure of covering Putnam County High School’s basketball teams for the past three years, and the 2024-25 season was the most fun. This year’s teams were the most enjoyable to cover because each team had a lot of success.
Putnam County’s Jamarion Robertson recently committed to play football at Clayton State University. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Jamarion Robertson recently committed to play football at Clayton State University. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Robertson finds college ‘home’ at Clayton State

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Putnam County football senior Jamarion Robertson has found his college home.Robertson recently committed to Clayton State. He will play quarterback and defensive back at the next level.Robertson is happy to have the recruiting process over, and he called Clayton State “home.
Freshman pitcher Jayden Moss threw two innings against Westfield, giving up one hit and one run, but striking out four batters. TREY NORRIS/Contributed

Freshman pitcher Jayden Moss threw two innings against Westfield, giving up one hit and one run, but striking out four batters. TREY NORRIS/Contributed

Mixed results for Gatewood baseball

Trey Norris
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Gatewood’s trip last week to the annual Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover, Ala., did not go as hoped for, with the Gators finishing with a 1-3 record for the tourney.The Gators were shut out 14-0 on Feb. 27 against Hartselle (Ala.) but bounced back with a 5-3 win over Sparkman (Ala.
Putnam County sophomore Journey Waller was named to the All-Region first team. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County sophomore Journey Waller was named to the All-Region first team. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Lady War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
After a successful 2024-25 season, the Putnam County Lady War Eagles had several players garner All-Region 4-AA honors.Four players from Putnam County’s girls were named to the All-Region teams, which the coaches voted on.
Junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was the top scorer for the War Eagles in a big 90-62 win over Central to open state playoffs last Wednesday at home in Putnam County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was the top scorer for the War Eagles in a big 90-62 win over Central to open state playoffs last Wednesday at home in Putnam County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

From Sweet to Elite: War Eagles blaze their way through first two playoff rounds

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
“Two down, three to go” is what Putnam County basketball coach Patrick Marshall said after his team defeated Central Macon and Commerce in the first two rounds of the Class A Division I playoffs.
Gatewood’s top scorer, Matt Allen, will return next year for his senior campaign with the team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood’s top scorer, Matt Allen, will return next year for his senior campaign with the team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators’ playoff run cut short

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Just as he had last Wednesday night at home in Eatonton, Gatewood senior JT Gregory opened the scoring Saturday afternoon at Stratford Academy in Macon with a nothing-but-net 3-pointer.Wednesday’s heroics led to an 88-56 finish over Heritage Prep in the opening round of state playoffs.
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