Branan Griffin

Linebacker Branan Griffin (8) brings down Oconee County quarterback Brody Hannah (2). LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Linebacker Branan Griffin (8) brings down Oconee County quarterback Brody Hannah (2). LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Five War Eagles compete in FCA All-Star game

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Putnam County had five players compete Dec. 20 at Clarke Central in the Athens Area FCA All-Star football game.
Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Branan Griffin earned the Coaches Award after playing through an ACL injury this past season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles rack up All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
It was recently announced that several players on the Putnam County football team received All-Region honors.The War Eagles had one player earn an individual award, 12 players named to the All-Region team, and four players garnering honorable mentions.
Putnam County’s Branan Griffin rolls out of the pocket as he’s about to fire a pass downfield in Friday’s game against Towers. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Branan Griffin rolls out of the pocket as he’s about to fire a pass downfield in Friday’s game against Towers. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘He’s selfless’: Putnam QB leads War Eagles to dominate Towers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Branan Griffin was a weapon for Putnam County on both sides of the ball last Friday in a big region matchup against Towers. The senior two-way player helped lead the War Eagles (5-3, 3-1) to a 40-3 win over the Titans (3-4, 0-3).
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin said senior Branan Griffin (8) played well on both sides of the ball in last week’s scrimmage against Washington County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin said senior Branan Griffin (8) played well on both sides of the ball in last week’s scrimmage against Washington County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles learn from scrimmages

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin learned a lot about his team over the past two weeks, as the War Eagles scrimmaged West Laurens and Washington County before hosting the team’s 2025 season opener at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Greene County.
A heroic effort by Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel made the difference in the War Eagles’ 21-14 win last week over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

A heroic effort by Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel made the difference in the War Eagles’ 21-14 win last week over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Putnam powers past Jasper with TD in final seconds

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Putnam County has relied on running back Rashod Daniel all season and did so again this past Friday.Facing a 4th-and-2 situation late in the fourth quarter against rival Jasper County, Daniel picked up a pivotal first down and then some.
Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles survive second-half scare against McNair

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Putnam County earned its second consecutive win this past Friday, defeating McNair 45-37 in its region opener. The War Eagles (2-3, 1-0, Class A Div. I, Reg.
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 junior Rashod Daniel (3) closes in on a Jasper County ball carrier in a win on Sept. 8. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County junior Rashod Daniel (3) closes in on a Jasper County ball carrier in a win on Sept. 8. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Trio of War Eagles power Putnam past Butler

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Putnam County recorded its second-straight win Friday, defeating Butler in its Region 4-AA opener. War Eagles’ running backs Rashod Daniel and Kaleb Crawford combined to rush for 211 yards and three scores as the War Eagles defeated Butler 35-12 in their Region 4-AA opener last Friday.
Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Youth helps lift War Eagles past Tigers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Putnam County’s youth up front on the offensive and defensive lines and its rushing attack were key to Friday night’s scrimmage victory over Greene County. After trailing at halftime, the War Eagles fought back in the second half to defeat the Tigers, 27-14.
Putnam County cornerback Cory Foster (10) in coverage of former Greene County wide receiver Jaden Dorsey (11). BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Putnam County cornerback Cory Foster (10) in coverage of former Greene County wide receiver Jaden Dorsey (11). BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

GAME PREVIEW: War Eagles to host Tigers for scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Putnam County football is set to host Greene County later this week for a scrimmage to end fall camp. The War Eagles and Tigers will hit the gridiron for a second-straight preseason matchup. It will take place at Al Reaves Field on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
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