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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).
War Eagles quarterback Ethan Whatley is hoisted high above the end zone by teammates Friday night after scoring his first of five touchdowns just 44 seconds into the game against Utopian Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles quarterback Ethan Whatley is hoisted high above the end zone by teammates Friday night after scoring his first of five touchdowns just 44 seconds into the game against Utopian Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Whatley’s five touchdowns power Putnam past Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Putnam County quarterback Ethan Whatley stepped up Friday night in a region game against Utopian Academy.Whatley rushed for 78 yards and five touchdowns on seven carries in a 48-0 blowout of the Eagles.
Putnam County senior defensive back Bill Waters (2) has been a key piece of the War Eagles defense this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior defensive back Bill Waters (2) has been a key piece of the War Eagles defense this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles look to limit mistakes against Towers

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Putnam County (4-3, 2-1) will take the field on Friday for another region game, hosting Towers (3-3, 0-2).The Warriors are coming off a 27-0 loss to Lamar County and are 34-point underdogs entering this game, per the On3.com Massey Ratings.
Social Circle running back Kayden Fears (31) fights his way through Putnam County defenders as he tries to score a touchdown. Courtesy of Brendan Koerner

Social Circle running back Kayden Fears (31) fights his way through Putnam County defenders as he tries to score a touchdown. Courtesy of Brendan Koerner

War Eagles suffer heartbreaking loss to Social Circle

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Nothing went right for Putnam County in the fourth quarter of last week’s region game against Social Circle.
Putnam County senior defensive lineman Steven Grandt (57) runs off the field with the ball after recovering a fumble in last Friday’s win over McNair. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam County senior defensive lineman Steven Grandt (57) runs off the field with the ball after recovering a fumble in last Friday’s win over McNair. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

War Eagles maul McNair in region opener

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Putnam County won its second straight game last Friday with a 28-6 victory over McNair in the region opener. The War Eagles (3-2, 1-0) ran the ball effectively and forced several turnovers on defense to get the win.
Putnam County running back Omarion Butts carried the ball seven times for 42 yards and two touchdowns last week against McNair. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam County running back Omarion Butts carried the ball seven times for 42 yards and two touchdowns last week against McNair. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam prepares for Social Circle squad

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
After beating McNair last Friday, Putnam County (3-2, 1-0) continues its region schedule this week at Social Circle (3-2, 1-0).The Redskins defeated Utopian Academy 52-0 last Friday in their first region game.
The Putnam County War Eagles return to action this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against McNair. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Putnam County War Eagles return to action this Friday for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff against McNair. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles hit reset button during bye week

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Last week, Putnam County football conducted self-scouting and prepared for future opponents during its first bye.The War Eagles also had a few days off to rest and recuperate after playing five consecutive Fridays in a row.
Putnam County senior wide receiver Jayson Smith (14) took a reverse and scored the game-winning touchdown against Haralson County this past Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior wide receiver Jayson Smith (14) took a reverse and scored the game-winning touchdown against Haralson County this past Friday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles defeat Rebels in dramatic fashion

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Putnam County evened its record at 2-2 with a dramatic 16-14 upset of Haralson County last Friday in Tallapoosa.The War Eagles beat the Rebels on the last play from scrimmage. Trailing 14-10 with the clock winding down, Putnam ran a reverse.
Putnam County senior safety RJ Hines held Rebel quarterback Paxton Ray in check and didn’t let him scramble much for extra yardage in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior safety RJ Hines held Rebel quarterback Paxton Ray in check and didn’t let him scramble much for extra yardage in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam defense was difference maker over Haralson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Putnam County defense made great strides this past Friday night against Haralson County.Coming into the game, the Rebels had the highest scoring offense in Class A Division I, averaging 39.0 points per game, while the War Eagle defense had allowed 35.6 points per contest.
Laney’s Matthew White fights his way past Putnam defenders as he marches his way into the end zone. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Laney’s Matthew White fights his way past Putnam defenders as he marches his way into the end zone. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Mistakes plague Putnam in Laney loss

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Mistakes aren’t good for any football team, but Putnam County just had too many of them last Friday against Laney.The War Eagles (1-2) had five turnovers, which helped the Wildcats (2-1) secure a 46-16 win at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton.Putnam County struggled offensively because of turnovers.
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