Putnam County Football 2023

A pair of War Eagle defenders stop a GMC Prep wide receiver in covering during a recent camp. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A pair of War Eagle defenders stop a GMC Prep wide receiver in covering during a recent camp. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles begin acclimation period

After attending many practices and camps, Putnam County football recently ended its summer workout schedule and is now participating in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA)-mandated acclimation week. Per the official GHSA website (ghsa.
Quarterback Jamarion Robertson drops back for a pass at Morgan County's passing camp last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Quarterback Jamarion Robertson drops back for a pass at Morgan County's passing camp last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Competition builds for War Eagles in summer

Putnam County football recently wrapped up the month of June with a camp at rival Morgan County. The War Eagles are now on a short break due to the GHSA-mandated dead week but will start back up July 13, when they host GMC Prep and Brentwood Academy for a 7-on-7 camp.
State Farm agent Tim Broyles’ table set up at the tournament. CONTRIBUTED

State Farm agent Tim Broyles’ table set up at the tournament. CONTRIBUTED

War Eagles’ football hosts golf tournament

The Putnam County Touchdown Club and football team hosted a fundraising event in the form of a golf tournament on June 10, at Eatonton’s Uncle Remus Golf Course. The 4th-annual War Eagle Scramble drew many golfers to make it an overall successful event.
L-R: Kaleb Crawford, Zacoree Wallace, Tyson Waller, Rashod Daniel and Bryson Brown learned a lot thanks to Putnam County defensive backs coach Kedric Manning (far right) during the football camp at the University of Oklahoma last weekend. LANCE MCCURLEY /Staff

L-R: Kaleb Crawford, Zacoree Wallace, Tyson Waller, Rashod Daniel and Bryson Brown learned a lot thanks to Putnam County defensive backs coach Kedric Manning (far right) during the football camp at the University of Oklahoma last weekend. LANCE MCCURLEY /Staff

More than a recruiting trip: War Eagles attend camp at University of Oklahoma

Putnam County had five football players attend camp at the University of Oklahoma this past weekend.
Putnam County’s first-team offensive and defensive lines get set for a live-action rep at Monday’s spring practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s first-team offensive and defensive lines get set for a live-action rep at Monday’s spring practice. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Harvin, War Eagles prepare for spring game

Newly hired Putnam County football coach Joel Harvin literally hit the ground running on Feb. 17, when he and his family arrived in Eatonton. As the job transition began, the former Early County head coach began meeting with current coaches and players to get settled in at PCHS.