Patrick Marshall

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson (0) attempts to go up for a layup against a Jones County defender inside the paint in a loss to the Greyhounds on Jan. 3. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson (0) attempts to go up for a layup against a Jones County defender inside the paint in a loss to the Greyhounds on Jan. 3. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

War Eagles have good showing over holidays

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The Putnam County basketball team played four games over the Christmas break and performed well.The War Eagles went 3-1 last week, bringing their record to 10-4 overall entering the new calendar year.Putnam’s boys participated in the Basketball at the Beach tournament in St.
Putnam County senior guard Jmari Greene (3) drives the lane against a Morgan County defender in a win over the Dogs on Nov. 20. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior guard Jmari Greene (3) drives the lane against a Morgan County defender in a win over the Dogs on Nov. 20. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

What’s next for Putnam County's basketball teams?

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
At the midpoint of the 2025-26 season, Putnam County’s basketball teams sit in a good place.Entering week seven, SandysSpiel.com ranks the girls No. 1 and the boys No. 2 in Class A Division I.The Lady War Eagles are 11-0 and have dominated the competition for the most part.
Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson attempts to drive the lane in a game against Morgan County on Nov. 20. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson attempts to drive the lane in a game against Morgan County on Nov. 20. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam boys begin to gain ground

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
After a 3-3 start to the 2025-26 season, the Putnam County boys basketball team is on the rise. Heading into the holiday break, the War Eagles (7-3) have won four consecutive games since Dec. 9.“We’ve been playing well; we’ve been finding ourselves,” Putnam head coach Patrick Marshall said.
Putnam County senior guard Jmari Greene recently surpassed 1,000 career points in a win over Jasper County on Dec. 9. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County senior guard Jmari Greene recently surpassed 1,000 career points in a win over Jasper County on Dec. 9. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam's Greene reaches career milestone

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Putnam County’s Jmari Greene recently surpassed a significant milestone in his high school basketball career. The senior War Eagle scored his 1,000th point Dec. 9 in a 76-49 home win over Jasper County.Greene entered the game against the Hurricanes just seven points shy of reaching quadruple digits.
Putnam County senior J’mari Greene scored a season-high 30 points in a loss to Houston County over the weekend. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior J’mari Greene scored a season-high 30 points in a loss to Houston County over the weekend. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles drop two close games

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Over the holiday break, Putnam County’s boys basketball team was active, playing two games.The War Eagles hosted rival and Class 3A’s No. 7 Baldwin on Friday and fell 64-63 to the Braves. The next day, they participated in the HypeSouth Classic in Macon and lost to Class 5A’s No.
Jmari Greene was Putnam County’s leading scorer as a junior last season, averaging 18.8 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jmari Greene was Putnam County’s leading scorer as a junior last season, averaging 18.8 points per game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles recognized as No. 1 in preseason poll

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Putnam County boys basketball team is coming off one of its best seasons in program history.The War Eagles finished their 2024-25 campaign 27-3 overall and reached the Elite Eight of Class A Division I playoffs. Last year, they started outside of SandySpiel.
Next year, Putnam County returns Tamaud Woodson, one of the team's leading scorers last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Next year, Putnam County returns Tamaud Woodson, one of the team's leading scorers last season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles look to rebound over summer

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
After a disappointing loss to East Laurens in the Elite Eight round of the Class A Division I state playoffs last February, the Putnam County boys basketball team started its summer schedule earlier this week.
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