Jalon Kilgore

Jalon Kilgore (23), Kemarion Griffin (30), Mark Little (13) and Tamarion Peters (27) act as captains for Putnam County and meet at midfield with players from Thomson. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jalon Kilgore (23), Kemarion Griffin (30), Mark Little (13) and Tamarion Peters (27) act as captains for Putnam County and meet at midfield with players from Thomson. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles come up short in state playoffs

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
No. 1 Fitzgerald ended Putnam County’s season last Friday in the Class AA state playoffs. The Purple Hurricane defeated the War Eagles 28-20 in the second-round matchup. No. 2-seed Putnam County (9-3) played well against No.
Putnam County wide receiver DJ Bland (4) eyes down a Laney defender while trying to gain yardage downfield in a win on Friday, Oct. 28. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County wide receiver DJ Bland (4) eyes down a Laney defender while trying to gain yardage downfield in a win on Friday, Oct. 28. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles run all over Washington County

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Putnam County seniors Jalon Kilgore and Tamarion Peters rushed for over 300 yards and three TDs in a 26-13 win over Washington County during a Thursday night tilt. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, but a referee shortage in the GHSA moved it up a day.
Putnam County quarter Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass as he tries to find an open War Eagles’ receiver. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County quarter Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass as he tries to find an open War Eagles’ receiver. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: Turnovers plague Putnam in loss to Thomson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 27, 2022
A treacherous third quarter proved costly for No. 9 Putnam County in its visit to No. 2 Thomson on Friday night. The Bulldogs took full advantage of a trio of takeaways and turned each into points, ultimately leading to a 27-3 demise for the War Eagles in the Region 4-AA matchup.
Jalon Kilgore (23) glides into the end zone past a Glenn Hills defender in Putnam County’s 48-6 win on Thursday, Oct. 6. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Jalon Kilgore (23) glides into the end zone past a Glenn Hills defender in Putnam County’s 48-6 win on Thursday, Oct. 6. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles prep for big region game with Thomson

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
No. 9 Putnam County will have its toughest test of the season to date on Friday against No. 6 Thomson. The War Eagles (6-1) and Bulldogs (6-1) are currently tied for first place in Region 4-AA standings.
Kilgore (23) shakes off a defender after he prances into the end zone for an eightyard TD. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kilgore (23) shakes off a defender after he prances into the end zone for an eightyard TD. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Kilgore’s four TDs powers Putnam past Glenn Hills

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Putnam County senior Jalon Kilgore had a career night last Thursday in a 48-6 win over Glenn Hills. The South Carolina commit scored four TDs, powering the War Eagles to victory over the Spartans.
DJ Bland (4) takes a 77-yard jet sweep to the house, which was Putnam’s final score of the lop-sided 44-0 victory. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

DJ Bland (4) takes a 77-yard jet sweep to the house, which was Putnam’s final score of the lop-sided 44-0 victory. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: Bland pushes Putnam past Josey

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Putnam County’s DJ Bland had a big night in a 40-0 win over Josey High on Friday at Al Reaves Field. The senior wide receiver hauled in a team-high four receptions for 96 yards and two TDs. Bland also led the War Eagles in rushing yards, racking up 76 and a score on one attempt.
Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles pound Bulldogs in region opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Putnam County opened 2022 region play with a massive home victory over Butler this past Friday. The War Eagles (3-1, 1-0 Region 4-AA) pounded the Bulldogs 44-0 at Al Reaves Field. “We cleaned up some things, but honestly, we’ve still got to get better.
DJ Bland (4), Jalon Kilgore (23) and Tyson Waller (11) lead the War Eagles onto the field. ARELLA CASH/Staff

DJ Bland (4), Jalon Kilgore (23) and Tyson Waller (11) lead the War Eagles onto the field. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles’ defense shines in debut

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Putnam County relied on its defense Friday night to defeat Baldwin 23-14 in the 2022 season opener. The War Eagles (1-0) flew all over the field, making tackles and wreaking havoc on the Braves (0-2) in their victory.
Jalon Kilgore puts on a South Carolina hat, signaling to a crowd of about 40 people in attendance, and a livestream of a couple thousand that he will be a Gamecock. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jalon Kilgore puts on a South Carolina hat, signaling to a crowd of about 40 people in attendance, and a livestream of a couple thousand that he will be a Gamecock. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Beamer Bound: Kilgore to South Carolina

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Putnam County’s Jalon Kilgore has made his college decision. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety committed to the University of South Carolina on Wednesday. According to the 247Sports Composite, Kilgore is ranked the No. 442 overall player and the No. 43 safety.
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