Joel Harvin

(L to R) Zacoree Wallace (35), Sharod White (4), and Rashod Daniel (3) look to be playmakers for the War Eagles in 2023. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

(L to R) Zacoree Wallace (35), Sharod White (4), and Rashod Daniel (3) look to be playmakers for the War Eagles in 2023. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles hungry, hoping to be more physical

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Putnam County heads into the upcoming season with a chip on its shoulder, especially after losing to Fitzgerald for a second straight year in the playoffs and finishing behind Thomson in Region 4-AA.
A Putnam County tackler brings down Baldwin wide receiver Armontae Palmer in last year’s game at Al Reaves Field. FILE PHOTO

A Putnam County tackler brings down Baldwin wide receiver Armontae Palmer in last year’s game at Al Reaves Field. FILE PHOTO

Game Preview: Putnam County at Baldwin

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Putnam County will open up its 2023 season on the road at Baldwin this Friday in Milledgeville. Series History: Putnam County leads the series, 4-3-1 Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Baldwin 23-14 last August in each team’s season opener.
Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Youth helps lift War Eagles past Tigers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Putnam County’s youth up front on the offensive and defensive lines and its rushing attack were key to Friday night’s scrimmage victory over Greene County. After trailing at halftime, the War Eagles fought back in the second half to defeat the Tigers, 27-14.
Putnam County cornerback Cory Foster (10) in coverage of former Greene County wide receiver Jaden Dorsey (11). BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Putnam County cornerback Cory Foster (10) in coverage of former Greene County wide receiver Jaden Dorsey (11). BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

GAME PREVIEW: War Eagles to host Tigers for scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Putnam County football is set to host Greene County later this week for a scrimmage to end fall camp. The War Eagles and Tigers will hit the gridiron for a second-straight preseason matchup. It will take place at Al Reaves Field on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
A pair of War Eagle defenders stop a GMC Prep wide receiver in covering during a recent camp. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A pair of War Eagle defenders stop a GMC Prep wide receiver in covering during a recent camp. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles begin acclimation period

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 27, 2023
After attending many practices and camps, Putnam County football recently ended its summer workout schedule and is now participating in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA)-mandated acclimation week. Per the official GHSA website (ghsa.
Quarterback Jamarion Robertson drops back for a pass at Morgan County's passing camp last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Quarterback Jamarion Robertson drops back for a pass at Morgan County's passing camp last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Competition builds for War Eagles in summer

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Putnam County football recently wrapped up the month of June with a camp at rival Morgan County. The War Eagles are now on a short break due to the GHSA-mandated dead week but will start back up July 13, when they host GMC Prep and Brentwood Academy for a 7-on-7 camp.
Putnam County’s first-team offensive and defensive lines get set for a live-action rep at Monday’s spring practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s first-team offensive and defensive lines get set for a live-action rep at Monday’s spring practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Harvin, War Eagles prepare for spring game

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Newly hired Putnam County football coach Joel Harvin literally hit the ground running on Feb. 17, when he and his family arrived in Eatonton. As the job transition began, the former Early County head coach began meeting with current coaches and players to get settled in at PCHS.
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