Kamyra Aikens

Putnam sophomore J’mari Greene (3) was named to the All-Region Second Team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam sophomore J’mari Greene (3) was named to the All-Region Second Team. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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PCHS basketball players earn postseason honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Following the 2023-24 season, Putnam County High School’s (PCHS) basketball teams had several players earn All-Region honors. Neither team made the Class AA state playoffs, but the region’s coaches voted on the postseason awards last week.
Freshman Journey Waller (10) brings the ball up the court in transition at home against Butler last Tuesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Freshman Journey Waller (10) brings the ball up the court in transition at home against Butler last Tuesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Lady War Eagles split with Butler, Westside

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Putnam County’s girls’ basketball team split games with No. 7 Butler and Westside-Augusta last week. The Lady War Eagles (16-5, 6-4 Region 4-AA) fell to Butler 52-44 on Jan. 23 before routing Westside 74-14 two days later. Putnam sat fourth in Region 4-AA standings entering this week.
Putnam County senior Kamyra Aikens continues to prove her worth to the Lady War Eagles by becoming a thousand-point scorer while simultaneously playing a strong defensive game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Kamyra Aikens continues to prove her worth to the Lady War Eagles by becoming a thousand-point scorer while simultaneously playing a strong defensive game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam's Kamyra Aikens reaches unique milestone

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
It’s uncommon for a high school basketball player to score 1,000 points in their career, but Putnam County girls basketball senior Kamyra Aikens reached that lofty milestone last week against Laney. Aikens sunk a free throw to reach 1,000 career points in a 70-58 region win over the Lady Wildcats.
Putnam County freshman Journey Waller (10) scored a team-high 19 points in the loss to Thomson this past Saturday

Putnam County freshman Journey Waller (10) scored a team-high 19 points in the loss to Thomson this past Saturday

Lady War Eagles’ winning streak snapped with loss to No. 3 Thomson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
No. 3 Thomson snapped Putnam County’s eight-game winning streak on Jan. 13 with a 70-62 win. The Lady Bulldogs led 43-42 after the third quarter, but their defense took over in the final period. Thomson outscored the Lady War Eagles down the stretch to help secure their 14th win of the year.
Putnam County senior Kamyra Aikens (21) is the team’s leading scorer right now. She’s been hot the past couple of weeks, averaging over 15 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Putnam County senior Kamyra Aikens (21) is the team’s leading scorer right now. She’s been hot the past couple of weeks, averaging over 15 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

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Lady War Eagles head into holidays on positive note

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Putnam County girls’ basketball is off to one of the best starts in recent memory. The Lady War Eagles are 10-2 overall and riding a four-game winning streak heading into the final week of the year. Butler snapped Putnam County’s five-game winning streak on Dec. 15 with a decisive 57-40 win.
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