Putnam County Football 2022

Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/File photo

FOOTBALL: Peters leads War Eagles in Jasper County rout

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Putnam County got back in the win column Friday with a 42-13 victory over Jasper County. The War Eagles’ offensive explosion was led by senior running back Tamarion Peters, who recorded a hat trick, rushing for three touchdowns and a total of 126 yards. Peters averaged 9.
Jalon Kilgore (23) hands the ball off to Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jalon Kilgore (23) hands the ball off to Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27). LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Warriors blank War Eagles in physical battle

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Oconee County left Al Reaves Field in Eatonton last Friday with a 20-0 victory over Putnam County. The War Eagles played a very physical game, but were overpowered by the Warriors, who are the No. 7-ranked team in Class AAA, per the Maxwell Ratings.
DJ Bland (4), Jalon Kilgore (23) and Tyson Waller (11) lead the War Eagles onto the field. ARELLA CASH/Staff

DJ Bland (4), Jalon Kilgore (23) and Tyson Waller (11) lead the War Eagles onto the field. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles’ defense shines in debut

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Putnam County relied on its defense Friday night to defeat Baldwin 23-14 in the 2022 season opener. The War Eagles (1-0) flew all over the field, making tackles and wreaking havoc on the Braves (0-2) in their victory.
Winslette reaches career milestone

Winslette reaches career milestone

FOOTBALL: Winslette reaches career milestone

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Charles Winslette is already a Putnam County football legend, but his career reached new heights last Friday. Winslette won the 350th game of his career (combined as a head and assistant coach), as the Putnam War Eagles bested the Baldwin Braves, 23-14 in their 2022 season opener.
Jalon Kilgore puts on a South Carolina hat, signaling to a crowd of about 40 people in attendance, and a livestream of a couple thousand that he will be a Gamecock. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jalon Kilgore puts on a South Carolina hat, signaling to a crowd of about 40 people in attendance, and a livestream of a couple thousand that he will be a Gamecock. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Beamer Bound: Kilgore to South Carolina

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Putnam County’s Jalon Kilgore has made his college decision. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety committed to the University of South Carolina on Wednesday. According to the 247Sports Composite, Kilgore is ranked the No. 442 overall player and the No. 43 safety.
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