Putnam County Boys Soccer 2026

Putnam County’s Jonathan Acostas (9), who scored the War Eagles’ lone goal in their Elite Eight matchup, is comforted by a teammate following the loss to Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Putnam County’s Jonathan Acostas (9), who scored the War Eagles’ lone goal in their Elite Eight matchup, is comforted by a teammate following the loss to Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Putnam boys soccer falls in Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
One minute away from overtime and a chance to continue its playoff run, the Putnam County boys soccer team suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (BASA) on May 5 in the GHSA Class A Division I Elite Eight.
Putnam County's Reynaldo Espinoza (16) and Edwin Garcia (2) celebrate with teammate Jonathan Acostas (9) after he scored a goal last week against Vidalia. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County's Reynaldo Espinoza (16) and Edwin Garcia (2) celebrate with teammate Jonathan Acostas (9) after he scored a goal last week against Vidalia. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles roll past Vidalia, punch ticket to Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Monday, May 4, 2026
The No. 3 seed Putnam County boys soccer team found its rhythm at the right time last week against Vidalia.Behind a fast-starting offense and a balanced scoring effort, the War Eagles rolled past the No.
Putnam County senior R.J. Hines (left) scored the War Eagles' lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Dade County on April 22. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County senior R.J. Hines (left) scored the War Eagles' lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Dade County on April 22. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam boys soccer edges Dade County in first round

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Putnam County didn’t waste any time making a statement in the postseason.Just 30 seconds into its first-round matchup in the GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs, the War Eagles found the back of the net — and that proved to be all they needed in a 1-0 victory over Dade County on April 22.R.J.
Putnam County senior midfielder Jared Arreola has scored five goals — second on the team — while leading the squad with seven assists so far this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior midfielder Jared Arreola has scored five goals — second on the team — while leading the squad with seven assists so far this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam boys soccer rolls to No. 1 ranking

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Putnam County boys soccer team is off to a scorching start in 2026.The War Eagles entered this week with an 8-0 record, earning the No. 1 spot in Class A Division I, according to Scorbord.com. They’ve overwhelmed opponents, outscoring them 31-11 through eight games.
Putnam County senior Jared Arreola (8) will represent the War Eagles as a team captain in 2026. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Jared Arreola (8) will represent the War Eagles as a team captain in 2026. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam boys’ soccer sets high expectations

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Experience is the defining trait for the Putnam County boys soccer team heading into the 2026 season. The War Eagles are led by head coach Michael Taylor, who believes player continuity could pay dividends when the stakes rise.
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