Putnam County Boys Basketball 2024-25

Putnam County’s Tamaud Woodson (10) attempts to make a layup over a Morgan County defender in last week’s win over the Dogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County’s Tamaud Woodson (10) attempts to make a layup over a Morgan County defender in last week’s win over the Dogs. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles sweep ‘Dogs to stay perfect

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Putnam County boys’ basketball completed the sweep of Morgan County with a convincing win on Dec. 14.Four players scored double figures for the War Eagles, who easily defeated the Dogs 76-61 and improved to 12-0.
Senior Jaylin Harper (5) scored 14 points in a win over Hancock Central on Nov. 30. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Senior Jaylin Harper (5) scored 14 points in a win over Hancock Central on Nov. 30. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles try to stay humble after perfect start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Putnam County’s impressive start to the 2024-25 basketball season continued last week with three more wins. The War Eagles swept Hancock Central (85-71; 70-54) and topped Greene County (95-55). They entered this week with an 8-0 record on the year and are ranked No. 2 overall in Class A Division I.
Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon soars over a Morgan County defender for an easy layup. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon soars over a Morgan County defender for an easy layup. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles defeat Dogs in rivalry tilt

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team topped rival Morgan County 65-45 behind a solid second-half effort.The two teams were tied 25-25 at the half, but the War Eagles outscored the Dogs 40-25 in the final two quarters.
Putnam County’s Jmari Greene has helped the team to a 4-0 start to the season. He scored 21 points in the War Eagles’ win over Jones County on Nov. 12. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Jmari Greene has helped the team to a 4-0 start to the season. He scored 21 points in the War Eagles’ win over Jones County on Nov. 12. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles soar to successful start

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Putnam County boys’ basketball team is off to a successful 4-0 start to the 2024-25 season.The War Eagles began the regular season on Nov. 12 at Jones County and won 64-49. They’ve since defeated Groves, Monroe (Albany), and the Utopian Academy of the Arts.
Putnam County senior guard Jaylin Harper (5) will play a key role as the team’s leader this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior guard Jaylin Harper (5) will play a key role as the team’s leader this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam boys’ basketball ready for redemption

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Putnam County War Eagles will begin their 2024-25 regular season next week at Jones County.They ended last season on a disappointing note by missing the playoffs for the first time under coach LaPatrick Marshall.
Putnam County rising junior J’mari Greene (3) averaged nearly 12 points per game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County rising junior J’mari Greene (3) averaged nearly 12 points per game last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles’ basketball begins summer slate

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
When the month began, the Putnam County War Eagles’ basketball team “hit the ground running” this summer.After a few practices at home in Eatonton, the team traveled to Atlanta to attend a camp at the Georgia Tech campus, where the War Eagles played some of the best competition attending.
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