Landon Bonner

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

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.
Putnam County senior Messiah Walker (11) has been the spark his team needed heading in the region tournament. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Messiah Walker (11) has been the spark his team needed heading in the region tournament. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles eyeing playoff berth with new spark

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
After an up-and-down year, Putnam County’s boys basketball team hopes to advance to the postseason this week. The War Eagles (16-9, 7-7) enter the Region 4-AA tournament with high aspirations. They are the No.
Bryce Brabham (22) played a pivotal role in Putnam County’s revenge win over Washington County last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bryce Brabham (22) played a pivotal role in Putnam County’s revenge win over Washington County last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles split contests with Washington County, Thomson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Putnam County boys’ basketball split region games with Washington County and Thomson last week. The War Eagles snapped a two-game losing streak when they defeated the Golden Hawks 72-64 on Jan. 30, behind a 27-point effort from Landon Bonner. However, Class AA’s No.
Putnam County junior Jaylin Harper (5) played a huge part in his team’s two region wins last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior Jaylin Harper (5) played a huge part in his team’s two region wins last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Inconsistent’ War Eagles get two region wins

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Putnam County bounced back last week with a pair of road region victories over Josey and Laney. The War Eagles topped Josey last Tuesday 67-54 before defeating Laney 81-75 on Friday.
Landon Bonner (2) scored a team-high 35 points in the loss to Thomson last Saturday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Landon Bonner (2) scored a team-high 35 points in the loss to Thomson last Saturday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles come up short against No. 1 Thomson

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Class AA’s top-ranked Thomson defeated Putnam County 87-85 last Saturday in a last-second thriller. After trailing 71-62 entering the fourth quarter, the War Eagles battled back but fell just short. They had a chance in the closing seconds, but their last-second attempt bounced off the backboard.
“Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper (5) goes up for a layup as Greene County’s RJ Monford (24) tries to block the shot. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

“Putnam County’s Jaylin Harper (5) goes up for a layup as Greene County’s RJ Monford (24) tries to block the shot. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

War Eagles knock off rivals Greene, Morgan

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team remains undefeated after knocking off rivals Greene County (80–76) and Morgan County (70-55) this past weekend, giving the War Eagles a 6-0 record.
Putnam senior Landon Bonner is the team’s leading scorer this season through four games, averaging 26.5 points per contest. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Putnam senior Landon Bonner is the team’s leading scorer this season through four games, averaging 26.5 points per contest. ARELLA CASH/File photo

War Eagles soaring with wins over Jasper, Greene

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Putnam County boys’ basketball added two more wins against Jasper County and Greene County last week. The War Eagles enter this week at 4-0 with two more chances for wins this upcoming weekend. They’ll host two home games, starting Friday against Greene County and Saturday with Morgan County.
Bonner (2) goes up for a layup against Greene County’s Steve Miller in a win last season. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Bonner (2) goes up for a layup against Greene County’s Steve Miller in a win last season. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Bonner leads War Eagles to hot start

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team is off to a hot start this year, defeating two quality opponents in Union County and Hancock Central, largely due to solid play from senior combo guard Landon Bonner. Bonner, the team’s secondleading scorer last year behind Eren Banks, is averaging 28.
Landon Bonner (2) brings the ball up the floor in transition during a first-round playoff against Toombs County on Feb. 22. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Landon Bonner (2) brings the ball up the floor in transition during a first-round playoff against Toombs County on Feb. 22. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Youth to power War Eagles basketball this season

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Putnam County boys basketball has high aspirations this season after losing in the second round last year. However, the War Eagles will be without their all-time leading scorer Eren Banks, who graduated in May and is now on scholarship playing basketball at Georgia Southern.
Messiah Walker (11) at the top of the key defending a Toombs County player in the first round of the 2022-23 Class AA state playoffs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Messiah Walker (11) at the top of the key defending a Toombs County player in the first round of the 2022-23 Class AA state playoffs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagle boys make transition to summer league

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Following a buzzer-beater loss in overtime during the Sweet 16 round of the Class AA state playoffs against Dodge County in March, Putnam County has been working hard to get back on the court.
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