Joel Harvin

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

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 14, 2023
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

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 14, 2023
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

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
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

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
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

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
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.
Putnam County quarterback Jamarion Robertson (2) hands the ball off to Mark Little (6). TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Jamarion Robertson (2) hands the ball off to Mark Little (6). TREY NORRIS/Staff

Game Preview: Putnam County at Oconee County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Oconee County and Putnam County are both winless, so Friday’s matchup in Watkinsville is huge for both teams. The Warriors have played a tough schedule so far against Class 4A’s No. 2-ranked North Oconee and a Class 5A program in Clarke Central.
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