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Head coach Sha’Kedra Ellison has her Putnam County Middle School girls at the top of their game, as they combined recently to win the team’s third-consecutive conference championship. KIM CASH/Staff

Head coach Sha’Kedra Ellison has her Putnam County Middle School girls at the top of their game, as they combined recently to win the team’s third-consecutive conference championship. KIM CASH/Staff

Putnam County Middle school girls' basketball win 3rd-straight title

Arella Cash
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The rich history for Putnam County girls’ basketball continued on Dec. 14, as head coach Sha’Kedra Ellison and her Putnam County Middle School (PCMS) squad captured an unprecedented third-straight Middle School Championship with a 16-0 record.
Mark Watkins (58) was a Second-Team defensive selection as a linebacker. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Mark Watkins (58) was a Second-Team defensive selection as a linebacker. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Several War Eagles earn All-Region football honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 28, 2023
The Putnam County football team recently had several players earn All-Region 4-AA honors. The War Eagles had 13 players earn All-Region honors, with five receiving honorable mentions. Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin said he was proud of each player who earned the recognition.
Putnam County senior guard Landon Bonner (2) goes up for a layup against Greene County junior forward RJ Monford. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior guard Landon Bonner (2) goes up for a layup against Greene County junior forward RJ Monford. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles drop first game, win next two

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team lost its first game of the season this past Friday, losing to Butler in Augusta. The Bulldogs mounted a strong second-half effort to defeat the War Eagles, 76-61.
Maddie Capps, a freshman for the Lady Gators, had a big game with 18 points against Trinity Christian last Saturday. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Maddie Capps, a freshman for the Lady Gators, had a big game with 18 points against Trinity Christian last Saturday. IAN TOCHER/File photo

Lady Gators rebound with ‘best game’

Trey Norris
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Gatewood girls basketball team had what head coach Jordan Walters called “their best game together as a team in years” versus Trinity Christian in a 69-61 victory last Saturday.
Senior Blake Callaway was credited with 10 points in the Gators’ 74-35 win over Thomas Jefferson last Friday at home in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Senior Blake Callaway was credited with 10 points in the Gators’ 74-35 win over Thomas Jefferson last Friday at home in Eatonton. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Mixed results for Gators before break

Trey Norris
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Gatewood suffered its first defeat of the season on the hardwood last Saturday, falling to a 5-1 record after a high-scoring 89-72 road loss to the Trinity Christian Crusaders.
Putnam freshman Journey Waller (10) tossed the ball inbounds. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Putnam freshman Journey Waller (10) tossed the ball inbounds. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lady War Eagles’ five-game win streak snapped

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Putnam County’s five-game winning streak was snapped this Friday against No. 3 Butler in Augusta. Junior Brayla Harris led the charge with 24 points for the Lady Bulldogs, who downed the Lady War Eagles, 57-40. Harris also grabbed nine rebounds, with three assists and two blocks in the win.
Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore is transferring from Tennessee Tech to play alongside his brother, Jalon, next season at South Carolina. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore is transferring from Tennessee Tech to play alongside his brother, Jalon, next season at South Carolina. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam football player commits to South Carolina, reunites with brother

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Former Putnam County football player Gerald Kilgore has found his next college home at South Carolina. The 6-foot-1, 202-pound defensive back will enroll at South Carolina next semester with three years of eligibility remaining after redshirting and playing just one season at Tennessee Tech.
Waller (left) walks off the field during a timeout with a teammate from Cedar Shoals High School of Athens during the FCA All-Star game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Waller (left) walks off the field during a timeout with a teammate from Cedar Shoals High School of Athens during the FCA All-Star game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Waller competes in All-Star game, talks recruitment

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Putnam County football senior Tyson Waller recently competed in the Athens-Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) All-Star game at Clarke Central High School at Billy Henderson Stadium. Waller got the chance to play in the game after being nominated by one of his high school coaches.
T. Michael Stone/Reporter

T. Michael Stone/Reporter

Stone: I got the beach ball bowl blues

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Dear Dawg Nation, I know you’re disappointed. But a trip to the Orange Bowl isn’t such a bad thing. Average temperatures in Miami this time of year range from a high of 76 degrees to a low of 65 degrees at night. So, get yourself a beach ball.
“Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper (5) goes up for a layup as Greene County’s RJ Monford (24) tries to block the shot. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

“Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper (5) goes up for a layup as Greene County’s RJ Monford (24) tries to block the shot. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

War Eagles knock off rivals Greene, Morgan

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team remains undefeated after knocking off rivals Greene County (80–76) and Morgan County (70-55) this past weekend, giving the War Eagles a 6-0 record.
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