Joel Harvin

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.

Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) runs away from a defender in a loss to Social Circle earlier this month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles shut out Utopian Academy

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Putnam County arguably played its most complete game against the Utopian Academy for the Arts last week in Ellenwood. The War Eagles dominated from start to finish, defeating UAA 69-0 to improve to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Class A Division I Region 4 competition.

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass in a loss to Social Circle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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War Eagles to host Towers on Senior Night

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Putnam County (3-4, 2-1 Class A Division I - Region 4) will host Towers (2-3, 0-2) for Senior Night.The War Eagles intend to send their class of 2025 off this Friday with a big victory against the Titans.

War Eagles quarterback Branan Griffin scored with a short carry early in the fourth quarter. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Redskins tame War Eagles at home, hope to rebound against Utopian Academy

Lance McCurley

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Putnam County’s two-game winning streak was snapped this past week at home against Social Circle.In a game played last Saturday due to Hurricane Helene, the Redskins topped the War Eagles 29-22.Putnam head coach Joel Harvin felt his team wasn’t prepared to face a stout Social Circle squad.

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