Putnam County Boys Basketball 2023-24

“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

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 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.

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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