Putnam County Football 2023

War Eagles’ defensive back Kavar Andrews (5) pursues Oconee’s Mac Little (12) while in coverage. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles’ defensive back Kavar Andrews (5) pursues Oconee’s Mac Little (12) while in coverage. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Game Preview: Jasper County at Putnam County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Jasper County (2-1) visits Putnam County (0-2) this Friday in Eatonton for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. • Series History: Putnam County leads, 36-27-1 • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Jasper County 42-13 in 2022. Putnam County is off to its worst start in four years.
Putnam County running back Bryson Brown turns up field for a first down. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County running back Bryson Brown turns up field for a first down. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles grounded by Baldwin in season opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Putnam County War Eagles started the season off on the wrong foot last Friday with a 33-13 loss to Baldwin County. The Braves took advantage of early Putnam mistakes and never trailed in the game.
Putnam County quarterback Jamarion Robertson (2) hands the ball off to Mark Little (6). TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Jamarion Robertson (2) hands the ball off to Mark Little (6). TREY NORRIS/Staff

Game Preview: Putnam County at Oconee County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Oconee County and Putnam County are both winless, so Friday’s matchup in Watkinsville is huge for both teams. The Warriors have played a tough schedule so far against Class 4A’s No. 2-ranked North Oconee and a Class 5A program in Clarke Central.
(L to R) Zacoree Wallace (35), Sharod White (4), and Rashod Daniel (3) look to be playmakers for the War Eagles in 2023. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

(L to R) Zacoree Wallace (35), Sharod White (4), and Rashod Daniel (3) look to be playmakers for the War Eagles in 2023. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles hungry, hoping to be more physical

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Putnam County heads into the upcoming season with a chip on its shoulder, especially after losing to Fitzgerald for a second straight year in the playoffs and finishing behind Thomson in Region 4-AA.
A Putnam County tackler brings down Baldwin wide receiver Armontae Palmer in last year’s game at Al Reaves Field. FILE PHOTO

A Putnam County tackler brings down Baldwin wide receiver Armontae Palmer in last year’s game at Al Reaves Field. FILE PHOTO

Game Preview: Putnam County at Baldwin

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Putnam County will open up its 2023 season on the road at Baldwin this Friday in Milledgeville. Series History: Putnam County leads the series, 4-3-1 Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Baldwin 23-14 last August in each team’s season opener.
Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Youth helps lift War Eagles past Tigers

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Putnam County’s youth up front on the offensive and defensive lines and its rushing attack were key to Friday night’s scrimmage victory over Greene County. After trailing at halftime, the War Eagles fought back in the second half to defeat the Tigers, 27-14.
Daniel (3) runs away from Jefferson County defenders toward the sideline in a scrimmage last May. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Daniel (3) runs away from Jefferson County defenders toward the sideline in a scrimmage last May. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Daniel earns preseason All-State selection

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Putnam County’s Rashod Daniel has been named a preseason all-state selection for Class AA by RecruitGeorgia. com, a site that covers high school sports in Georgia and helps its players get exposure. Daniel, who plays both ways for the War Eagles, was selected as a linebacker on Class AA’s defense.
Putnam County cornerback Cory Foster (10) in coverage of former Greene County wide receiver Jaden Dorsey (11). BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Putnam County cornerback Cory Foster (10) in coverage of former Greene County wide receiver Jaden Dorsey (11). BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

GAME PREVIEW: War Eagles to host Tigers for scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Putnam County football is set to host Greene County later this week for a scrimmage to end fall camp. The War Eagles and Tigers will hit the gridiron for a second-straight preseason matchup. It will take place at Al Reaves Field on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Beasley (left) coaches up a Putnam County player during blocking drills at practice this past spring. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Faith and family fuel War Eagles’ Beasley

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Putnam County football assistant coach Beau Beasley is a busy individual. When he’s not coaching, he is teaching weight training at Putnam County Middle School, administering to the youth at his church, or being a devoted father and husband.
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