Joel Harvin

Putnam County senior wide receiver Jayson Smith (14) makes a catch in mid-air over a Winder-Barrow defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior wide receiver Jayson Smith (14) makes a catch in mid-air over a Winder-Barrow defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles host padded camp

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Putnam County football team hosted a padded camp on Tuesday and Thursday last week.
Putnam County junior running back Elijah Dunn goes through a drill during a spring practice in May. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior running back Elijah Dunn goes through a drill during a spring practice in May. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Battle-tested’ War Eagles prepare for 2025

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Putnam County went 5-6 and 6-5 the past two seasons, followed by a first-round playoff exit. According to head coach Joel Harvin, this year’s War Eagle squad can win a region title and secure another playoff berth if it executes on the field.
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin directs his players while they go through a drill during a spring practice in May. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin directs his players while they go through a drill during a spring practice in May. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles to navigate tough schedule in 2025

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Putnam County football team will have a tough schedule in 2025.The War Eagles finished 5-6 last season with a first-round playoff exit and will face the same teams during the regular season this year.Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin believes that this season will be different than last year.
The Putnam County football team had six players participate in the Battle of the Rock camp over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

The Putnam County football team had six players participate in the Battle of the Rock camp over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

War Eagles participate in OL/DL camp at Rock Eagle

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Over the weekend, the Putnam County football team had six players attend the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s Battle of the Rock competition, which featured offensive and defensive linemen from across the state.
The golf tournament will take place at Harbor Club in Greensboro on Saturday, June 14, and begin at 12:30 p.m. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

The golf tournament will take place at Harbor Club in Greensboro on Saturday, June 14, and begin at 12:30 p.m. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles still looking to fill spots for golf tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Putnam County football team is still seeking to fill a few spots for its golf tournament at Harbor Club on Saturday.The War Eagles hope to have 10 to 12 golfers from the area compete in their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Putnam County assistant football coach Simon Petit helps participants before the start of last year’s tournament. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Putnam County assistant football coach Simon Petit helps participants before the start of last year’s tournament. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Putnam football to host golf tournament

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Putnam County football will host its sixth-annual golf tournament next month. The team’s booster club is organizing the tournament, scheduled for June 14, at the Harbor Club course in Greensboro.
Kevin Wilson was one of two new coordinators hired for the Putnam County football team this spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Kevin Wilson was one of two new coordinators hired for the Putnam County football team this spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam football welcomes new coordinators

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Putnam County football team recently welcomed two new coordinators in Kyle Wilson and James Lal for the 2025 season.War Eagles head coach Joel Harvin said he’s happy to have the help.“We’re excited to have Coach Wilson and Coach Lal here at Putnam County,” Harvin told The Eatonton Messenger.
Putnam County football players and coaches pose for a photo following the MVP Camp on Sunday at Milton High School in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County football players and coaches pose for a photo following the MVP Camp on Sunday at Milton High School in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam football players get good exposure at MVP Camp

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Putnam County sent nearly a dozen football players to compete at The MVP Camp on Sunday, March 29.The event was hosted at Milton High School by Rusty Mansell and Chad Simmons, both of whom are from On3, a national recruiting network.
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (left) speaks about the five seniors, (l-r) Kavar Andrews, Jason Clemons, Noah Long, Rashod Daniel, and Jamarion Robertson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (left) speaks about the five seniors, (l-r) Kavar Andrews, Jason Clemons, Noah Long, Rashod Daniel, and Jamarion Robertson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam football holds signing ceremony

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Last Thursday, Putnam County football held a signing ceremony for five players who will continue their careers at the next level.The event was held in the school theatre, where Kavar Andrews (Columbus State), Jason Clemons Jr.
Noah Long (65) recently committed to Cumberland University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Noah Long (65) recently committed to Cumberland University. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Three more War Eagles commit to play at next level

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Over the weekend, three more Putnam County football players committed to play college ball. Seniors Kavar Andrews, Jason Clemons Jr., and Noah Long are headed to represent the War Eagles at the next level.
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