Putnam County Boys Basketball 2023-24

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 Landon Bonner (2) tries to drive past a Laney defender. Bonner scored the team’s second-best 25 points in the loss to the Wildcats last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Landon Bonner (2) tries to drive past a Laney defender. Bonner scored the team’s second-best 25 points in the loss to the Wildcats last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles’ season ends in region tournament

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Putnam County basketball’s season came to a close on Feb. 13 with a loss to Laney in the region tournament. The Wildcats avenged two losses earlier in the year to Putnam by knocking off the War Eagles 75-70 in the first round.
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 freshman Jeremy Banks (1) goes up for rebound against Thomson guard in last Tuesday’s loss to the No. 1 Bulldogs. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County freshman Jeremy Banks (1) goes up for rebound against Thomson guard in last Tuesday’s loss to the No. 1 Bulldogs. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles get ‘wake-up call’ against Butler, Westside

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Putnam County head coach LaPatrick Marshall called last week’s two losses a “wake-up call” for his team. Butler and Westside-Augusta completed their respective sweeps of the War Eagles last week in dominating fashion. The Bulldogs won by a 31-point margin, while the Patriots got a 36-point win.
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.
Junior Jaylin Harper (5) has played a key role in the War Eagles’ success this year. He scored 19 points in the loss to Veterans last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Junior Jaylin Harper (5) has played a key role in the War Eagles’ success this year. He scored 19 points in the loss to Veterans last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County finishes second at Eagles Classic

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Putnam County basketball competed in the Eagles Classic at Northside High School in Warner Robins last week, finishing runner-up to Veterans High School with a 97-88 loss in the championship game.
Putnam County sophomore J’mari Greene (3) led in scoring with 16 points in the loss to Hancock Central last week. Greene is currently the team’s secondleading scorer, averaging 14.7 points per game behind senior guard Landon Bonner. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Putnam County sophomore J’mari Greene (3) led in scoring with 16 points in the loss to Hancock Central last week. Greene is currently the team’s secondleading scorer, averaging 14.7 points per game behind senior guard Landon Bonner. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

War Eagles learn tough lesson in loss to Bulldogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Putnam County boys’ basketball learned a critical lesson last Friday in a road loss to Hancock Central. The War Eagles missed a pair of free throws and committed a lane violation late in the game, setting up the rival Bulldogs to make a desperate attempt from half-court to win the contest, 66-64.
Putnam County senior guard Landon Bonner (2) goes up for a layup against Greene County junior forward RJ Monford. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior guard Landon Bonner (2) goes up for a layup against Greene County junior forward RJ Monford. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles drop first game, win next two

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team lost its first game of the season this past Friday, losing to Butler in Augusta. The Bulldogs mounted a strong second-half effort to defeat the War Eagles, 76-61.
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