Putnam County Football 2023

War Eagle sophomore Omarion Butts (22) rushed for two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Glenn Hills. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles rout Glenn Hills, head into bye week

Thursday, October 12, 2023

In its Homecoming game last Friday, Putnam County (5-2, 4-0 Region 4-AA) routed Glenn Hills (1-7, 0-5) to extend the War Eagles’ current winning streak to five. Putnam took care of business on both sides of the ball, easily defeating the Spartans, 47-12.

Putnam County quarterback Jamarion Robertson dove across the goal line in the fourth quarter to score a two-point conversion last Friday in a 28-15 win over Westside. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Passing prevails in Putnam County win over Westside

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Putnam County (4-2, 3-0 Region 4-AA) has been a run-first team all season, although its passing game shined on Friday night as the War Eagles defeated Westside-Augusta 28-15 at Al Reaves Field.

Putnam junior Cory Foster (10) made several carries for the War Eagles against Westside last week and no doubt will be looking for more this Friday against Glenn Hills. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Game Preview: War Eagles look to continue winning streak against Glenn Hills

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Putnam County (4-2, 2-0 Region 4-AAA) returns to Al Reaves Field Friday to face Glenn Hills (1-6, 0-1). • Series History: Putnam County leads the series, 4-0. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Glenn Hills 48-6 in 2022.

The Putnam County War Eagles take to the field for their home opener earlier this season, in which they won the first of what is now a three-game winning streak. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam routs Josey 42-0 in region opener

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 28, 2023

In pitching its first shutout of the season, Putnam County (3-2, 1-0 Region 4-AA) also scored a season-high 42 points to easily defeat Josey Friday night in the War Eagles’ region opener. Putnam head coach Joel Harvin said his team played almost mistake-free in the win over the Eagles.

Kaleb Crawford (9) chases a ball carrier in a game earlier this season. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Game Preview: War Eagles face tough test against Westside

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Putnam County (3-2, 1-0 Region 4-AA) will face its toughest test of the season so far against Westside (Augusta) this Friday. • Series History: Putnam County leads the series, 4-1. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Westside 28-0 in 2022.

Putnam County junior Rashod Daniel (3) closes in on a Jasper County ball carrier in a win on Sept. 8. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Trio of War Eagles power Putnam past Butler

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Putnam County recorded its second-straight win Friday, defeating Butler in its Region 4-AA opener. War Eagles’ running backs Rashod Daniel and Kaleb Crawford combined to rush for 211 yards and three scores as the War Eagles defeated Butler 35-12 in their Region 4-AA opener last Friday.

Josey quarterback Altravion Simpkins lines up the Eagles' offense against Putnam County in last year's game at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: War Eagles hope to win three in a row at Josey

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Putnam County (2-2) will take on Josey (1-3) Friday in Augusta for its second-straight region game. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 6-0. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Josey 40-0 in 2022. The Josey Eagles have had it rough as of late following their season-opening win on Aug.

The War Eagles run out onto the field before their game against Jasper County on Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Game Preview: Putnam County at Butler

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Putnam County (1-2) begins region play Friday in Augusta at Butler (1-1) for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 3-0 • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Butler 44-0 in 2022. Both Putnam County and Butler head into Friday’s Region 4-AA opener coming off wins last week.

Kaleb Crawford (9) runs past Jasper County defenders in Friday’s 24-17 win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Crawford leads War Eagles to victory

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Putnam County’s Kaleb Crawford put the team on his back Friday, leading the War Eagles to victory. The senior rushed for a career-high 209 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Putnam County (1-2) got its first win of the season, beating Jasper County (2-2) 24-17 on Friday night.

Oconee County running back Caiden Wood (3) runs through a hole in the Putnam County defense in Friday’s win. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Wood, Warriors too much for War Eagles

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Oconee County (1-2) proved its dominance over Putnam County (0-2) again on Friday with a 51-14 win. Warriors’ running back Caiden Wood also shined, scoring four touchdowns in the win.

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