Hunter Holder

After a strong senior campaign at Putnam County, pitcher Hunter Holder is heading to South Georgia’s Thomas University this fall. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

After a strong senior campaign at Putnam County, pitcher Hunter Holder is heading to South Georgia’s Thomas University this fall. (TREY NORRIS/Staff)

Putnam pitcher Hunter Holder commits to Thomas University

Putnam County infielder and pitcher Hunter Holder had a phenomenal senior campaign as a War Eagle. In 37.1 innings pitched this past season, Holder struck out 46 batters while walking just 22 and allowing just 33 hits and 27 runs.Holder had 13 hits, 14 runs scored, and six RBIs at the plate.
Putnam County senior Hunter Holder hurled a gem of a game Monday against Washington County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Hunter Holder hurled a gem of a game Monday against Washington County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

‘Complete game’ powers War Eagles past WaCo

Putnam County upset No. 3 Washington County at home in Eatonton on Monday, led by Gates Lanzarone and Hunter Holder. The War Eagles blanked the Golden Hawks, winning 6-0 to improve to 12-11 overall and 11-1 in region play.
Pitcher Hunter Holder (4) was dominant for Putnam County in last week’s 6-1 win over Thomson. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Pitcher Hunter Holder (4) was dominant for Putnam County in last week’s 6-1 win over Thomson. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County baseball splits with Thomson

Putnam County baseball split with Thomson, winning 6-1 at home on March 25 and losing 12-2 four days later on the road.The two-game series with the Bulldogs couldn’t have been more lopsided, according to War Eagles head coach Mike Phiel.