Joel Harvin

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

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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.

Putnam County’s Jamarion Robertson recently committed to play football at Clayton State University. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Robertson finds college ‘home’ at Clayton State

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Putnam County football senior Jamarion Robertson has found his college home.Robertson recently committed to Clayton State. He will play quarterback and defensive back at the next level.Robertson is happy to have the recruiting process over, and he called Clayton State “home.

Daniel took recruitment photos while on a visit to Cumberland University. CONTRIBUTED

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Daniel finds new college home at Cumberland

Lance McCurley

Thursday, February 13, 2025

After de-committing from Army, Putnam County’s Rashod Daniel has found his new college home.The senior War Eagles’ running back and linebacker recently announced he has committed to play at Cumberland University, a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics program in Lebanon, Tenn.

Robertson played quarterback and safety for the War Eagles the past four years. FILE PHOTO

‘J-Rob’ focused on future following injury

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Last fall, Putnam County quarterback Jamarion Robertson saw his senior football season cut short due to an injury.A 6-foot-3, 180-pound prospect, Robertson broke his jaw during the first drive against Haralson in the War Eagles' fourth game of the 2024 season.

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (right) talks to a referee about a call in a game against Greene County earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

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Temple terminates War Eagles in first round

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Putnam County’s season ended last week at Temple in the opening round of Class A Division I playoffs. The Tigers used a solid second-half effort to win 40-27 and advance. However, they made mistakes, including turning the ball over early, and the War Eagles took advantage of them.

Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team with aspirations to win a state championship this year. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

War Eagles take on Temple to open playoffs

Lance McCurley

Thursday, November 14, 2024

After a long regular season, No. 23 seeded Putnam County (5-5) recently learned it will play No. 10 Temple (8-2) in the first round of the 32-team playoffs.Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team that hopes to win the state championship this year.

A heroic effort by Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel made the difference in the War Eagles’ 21-14 win last week over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

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Putnam powers past Jasper with TD in final seconds

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Putnam County has relied on running back Rashod Daniel all season and did so again this past Friday.Facing a 4th-and-2 situation late in the fourth quarter against rival Jasper County, Daniel picked up a pivotal first down and then some.

Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) tries to run past Morgan County defenders in a game earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

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Trojans top Putnam as regular season nears end

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 24, 2024

A solid second-quarter effort by Lamar County helped it defeat Putnam County 24-3 this past week.The War Eagles (4-5, 2-2 Class A Division I - Region 4) held a 3-0 advantage heading into the second period before the Trojans (7-1, 4-0) scored 17 unanswered points, a lead they never gave up.

Rashod Daniel (3) had a big night against Towers last week and should figure prominently again this Friday at Lamar County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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War Eagles tame Titans on Senior Night

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Putnam County tailback Rashod Daniel knew what was on the line against Towers on Senior Night last Friday.Daniel helped the War Eagles win 48-14 over the Titans, keeping his team’s region title hopes alive.“My senior night was amazing, to say the least,” said Daniel.

Quarterback Brannan Griffin (8) scored twice for the War Eagles and performed well all night in leading the War Eagles to a big 48-14 win over Towers. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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‘Big game’ coming for Putnam versus Trojans

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Putnam County will face its toughest regular-season test this Friday at Lamar County in a big region tilt. The War Eagles (4-4, 2-1 Class A Division I — Region 4) and the Trojans (6-1, 3-0) are battling to win the region championship.

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