Joel Harvin

Putnam County quarterback Jamarion Robertson dove across the goal line in the fourth quarter to score a two-point conversion last Friday in a 28-15 win over Westside. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Jamarion Robertson dove across the goal line in the fourth quarter to score a two-point conversion last Friday in a 28-15 win over Westside. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Passing prevails in Putnam County win over Westside

Putnam County (4-2, 3-0 Region 4-AA) has been a run-first team all season, although its passing game shined on Friday night as the War Eagles defeated Westside-Augusta 28-15 at Al Reaves Field.
The Putnam County War Eagles take to the field for their home opener earlier this season, in which they won the first of what is now a three-game winning streak. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Putnam County War Eagles take to the field for their home opener earlier this season, in which they won the first of what is now a three-game winning streak. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam routs Josey 42-0 in region opener

In pitching its first shutout of the season, Putnam County (3-2, 1-0 Region 4-AA) also scored a season-high 42 points to easily defeat Josey Friday night in the War Eagles’ region opener. Putnam head coach Joel Harvin said his team played almost mistake-free in the win over the Eagles.
Kaleb Crawford (9) chases a ball carrier in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Kaleb Crawford (9) chases a ball carrier in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Game Preview: War Eagles face tough test against Westside

Putnam County (3-2, 1-0 Region 4-AA) will face its toughest test of the season so far against Westside (Augusta) this Friday. • Series History: Putnam County leads the series, 4-1. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Westside 28-0 in 2022.
Putnam County junior Rashod Daniel (3) closes in on a Jasper County ball carrier in a win on Sept. 8. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County junior Rashod Daniel (3) closes in on a Jasper County ball carrier in a win on Sept. 8. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Trio of War Eagles power Putnam past Butler

Putnam County recorded its second-straight win Friday, defeating Butler in its Region 4-AA opener. War Eagles’ running backs Rashod Daniel and Kaleb Crawford combined to rush for 211 yards and three scores as the War Eagles defeated Butler 35-12 in their Region 4-AA opener last Friday.
Josey quarterback Altravion Simpkins lines up the Eagles' offense against Putnam County in last year's game at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Josey quarterback Altravion Simpkins lines up the Eagles' offense against Putnam County in last year's game at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: War Eagles hope to win three in a row at Josey

Putnam County (2-2) will take on Josey (1-3) Friday in Augusta for its second-straight region game. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 6-0. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Josey 40-0 in 2022. The Josey Eagles have had it rough as of late following their season-opening win on Aug.
The War Eagles run out onto the field before their game against Jasper County on Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The War Eagles run out onto the field before their game against Jasper County on Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Game Preview: Putnam County at Butler

Putnam County (1-2) begins region play Friday in Augusta at Butler (1-1) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 3-0 • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Butler 44-0 in 2022. Both Putnam County and Butler head into Friday’s Region 4-AA opener coming off wins last week.
Kaleb Crawford (9) runs past Jasper County defenders in Friday’s 24-17 win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Kaleb Crawford (9) runs past Jasper County defenders in Friday’s 24-17 win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Crawford leads War Eagles to victory

Putnam County’s Kaleb Crawford put the team on his back Friday, leading the War Eagles to victory. The senior rushed for a career-high 209 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Putnam County (1-2) got its first win of the season, beating Jasper County (2-2) 24-17 on Friday night.
Oconee County running back Caiden Wood (3) runs through a hole in the Putnam County defense in Friday’s win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Oconee County running back Caiden Wood (3) runs through a hole in the Putnam County defense in Friday’s win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Wood, Warriors too much for War Eagles

Oconee County (1-2) proved its dominance over Putnam County (0-2) again on Friday with a 51-14 win. Warriors’ running back Caiden Wood also shined, scoring four touchdowns in the win.
War Eagles’ defensive back Kavar Andrews (5) pursues Oconee’s Mac Little (12) while in coverage. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles’ defensive back Kavar Andrews (5) pursues Oconee’s Mac Little (12) while in coverage. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Jasper County at Putnam County

Jasper County (2-1) visits Putnam County (0-2) this Friday in Eatonton for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 36-27-1 • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Jasper County 42-13 in 2022. Putnam County is off to its worst start in four years.
Putnam County running back Bryson Brown turns up field for a first down. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County running back Bryson Brown turns up field for a first down. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles grounded by Baldwin in season opener

The Putnam County War Eagles started the season off on the wrong foot last Friday with a 33-13 loss to Baldwin County. The Braves took advantage of early Putnam mistakes and never trailed in the game.