Jaylin Harper

Jaylin Harper signs a letter of intent to attend and play for Brewton-Parker College during an event held for him at Putnam County High School on May 22. CONTRIBUTED

Harper to continue basketball career at Brewton-Parker

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper recently signed to play basketball at the next level.

Putnam County junior Jaylin Harper (5) played a huge part in his team’s two region wins last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Inconsistent’ War Eagles get two region wins

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Putnam County bounced back last week with a pair of road region victories over Josey and Laney. The War Eagles topped Josey last Tuesday 67-54 before defeating Laney 81-75 on Friday.

Bonner (2) goes up for a layup against Greene County’s Steve Miller in a win last season. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Bonner leads War Eagles to hot start

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The Putnam County boys’ basketball team is off to a hot start this year, defeating two quality opponents in Union County and Hancock Central, largely due to solid play from senior combo guard Landon Bonner.

Landon Bonner (2) brings the ball up the floor in transition during a first-round playoff against Toombs County on Feb. 22. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Youth to power War Eagles basketball this season

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Putnam County boys basketball has high aspirations this season after losing in the second round last year. However, the War Eagles will be without their all-time leading scorer Eren Banks, who graduated in May and is now on scholarship playing basketball at Georgia Southern.

Subscribe to