Joel Harvin

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

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

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

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

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.
Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles survive second-half scare against McNair

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Putnam County earned its second consecutive win this past Friday, defeating McNair 45-37 in its region opener. The War Eagles (2-3, 1-0, Class A Div. I, Reg.
Several Putnam County defenders, including Braxston Mays (4) and Kaleb Lawrence, bring down a McNair ball carrier in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Several Putnam County defenders, including Braxston Mays (4) and Kaleb Lawrence, bring down a McNair ball carrier in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam faces tough test against Social Circle

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
After surviving a scare against McNair, Putnam County will face another tough test at home this week against Social Circle.
Putnam County senior running back Rashod Daniel (3) is expected to return to play against McNair Friday night after missing a few weeks due to an injury. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County senior running back Rashod Daniel (3) is expected to return to play against McNair Friday night after missing a few weeks due to an injury. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County gears up to face McNair to begin region play

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Putnam County (1-3) returns to the gridiron Friday night to open up region play against McNair (2-2). This Friday’s meeting at Al Reaves Field will be the first between the War Eagles and the Mustangs.Putnam comes into the game following a bye week, which the War Eagles used to get healthy.
Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Waters helps rally Putnam past Rebels

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Putnam County secured its first victory last week over Haralson County, thanks to a strong effort from Bill Waters.Waters stepped in for injured senior running back Rashod Daniel and shined.
The War Eagles huddle during a timeout in a game earlier this season against Greene County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

The War Eagles huddle during a timeout in a game earlier this season against Greene County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

War Eagles come up short against Laney

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Putnam County (0-3) tried to mount a fourth-quarter comeback last Friday against Laney (2-1) but came up short.The War Eagles trailed by two scores entering the final period, except they didn’t give up.
Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) is brought down by a group of Morgan County defenders in a game earlier this season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) is brought down by a group of Morgan County defenders in a game earlier this season. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

War Eagles hope to get first W against Haralson

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Putnam County (0-3) hopes to get its first win of the season this Friday against Haralson County (1-2).This Friday’s 7:30 pm. kickoff at Al Reaves Field will be the first meeting between both teams.The Rebels of Tallapoosa are coming off a 25-3 loss to nearby Greene County.
Putnam County senior Bryce Brabham (31) races past Morgan defenders after hauling in a pass from Jamarion Robertson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County senior Bryce Brabham (31) races past Morgan defenders after hauling in a pass from Jamarion Robertson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles look for answers after loss to Morgan County

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Putnam County is looking for answers after suffering a 42-28 home loss to rival Morgan County this past Friday.The War Eagles are off to a 0-2 start for the second consecutive season, but head coach Joel Harvin doesn’t want his players to panic.“We’re still trying to find our identity,” Harvin said.
Putnam County’s offense has run through tailback Rashod Daniel (3) this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s offense has run through tailback Rashod Daniel (3) this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam to face familiar foe on Friday

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Putnam County has a chance to right its wrongs this Friday in Augusta against former region foe Laney. The War Eagles (0-2) will be seeking their first victory this season, hoping it will be over the Wildcats (1-1).“[Laney] has always got physical kids,” Putnam head coach Joel Harvin said.
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