Putnam County Football 2024

Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team with aspirations to win a state championship this year. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team with aspirations to win a state championship this year. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

War Eagles take on Temple to open playoffs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 14, 2024
After a long regular season, No. 23 seeded Putnam County (5-5) recently learned it will play No. 10 Temple (8-2) in the first round of the 32-team playoffs.Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team that hopes to win the state championship this year.
A heroic effort by Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel made the difference in the War Eagles’ 21-14 win last week over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

A heroic effort by Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel made the difference in the War Eagles’ 21-14 win last week over Jasper County. LANCE McCURLEY/File photo

Putnam powers past Jasper with TD in final seconds

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Putnam County has relied on running back Rashod Daniel all season and did so again this past Friday.Facing a 4th-and-2 situation late in the fourth quarter against rival Jasper County, Daniel picked up a pivotal first down and then some.
Rashod Daniel (3) had a big night against Towers last week and should figure prominently again this Friday at Lamar County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Rashod Daniel (3) had a big night against Towers last week and should figure prominently again this Friday at Lamar County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles tame Titans on Senior Night

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Putnam County tailback Rashod Daniel knew what was on the line against Towers on Senior Night last Friday.Daniel helped the War Eagles win 48-14 over the Titans, keeping his team’s region title hopes alive.“My senior night was amazing, to say the least,” said Daniel.
Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) runs away from a defender in a loss to Social Circle earlier this month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County running back Rashod Daniel (3) runs away from a defender in a loss to Social Circle earlier this month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles shut out Utopian Academy

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Putnam County arguably played its most complete game against the Utopian Academy for the Arts last week in Ellenwood. The War Eagles dominated from start to finish, defeating UAA 69-0 to improve to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in Class A Division I Region 4 competition.
Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass in a loss to Social Circle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) drops back to pass in a loss to Social Circle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles to host Towers on Senior Night

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Putnam County (3-4, 2-1 Class A Division I - Region 4) will host Towers (2-3, 0-2) for Senior Night.The War Eagles intend to send their class of 2025 off this Friday with a big victory against the Titans.
Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) celebrates with a teammate after scoring a touchdown in Friday’s 45-37 region win over McNair. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles survive second-half scare against McNair

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Putnam County earned its second consecutive win this past Friday, defeating McNair 45-37 in its region opener. The War Eagles (2-3, 1-0, Class A Div. I, Reg.
Several Putnam County defenders, including Braxston Mays (4) and Kaleb Lawrence, bring down a McNair ball carrier in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Several Putnam County defenders, including Braxston Mays (4) and Kaleb Lawrence, bring down a McNair ball carrier in last Friday’s win. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam faces tough test against Social Circle

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 26, 2024
After surviving a scare against McNair, Putnam County will face another tough test at home this week against Social Circle.
Putnam County senior running back Rashod Daniel (3) is expected to return to play against McNair Friday night after missing a few weeks due to an injury. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County senior running back Rashod Daniel (3) is expected to return to play against McNair Friday night after missing a few weeks due to an injury. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County gears up to face McNair to begin region play

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Putnam County (1-3) returns to the gridiron Friday night to open up region play against McNair (2-2). This Friday’s meeting at Al Reaves Field will be the first between the War Eagles and the Mustangs.Putnam comes into the game following a bye week, which the War Eagles used to get healthy.
Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Bill Waters had a breakout game for Putnam, rushing for 170 yards and four touchdowns against the Rebels. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Waters helps rally Putnam past Rebels

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Putnam County secured its first victory last week over Haralson County, thanks to a strong effort from Bill Waters.Waters stepped in for injured senior running back Rashod Daniel and shined.
The War Eagles huddle during a timeout in a game earlier this season against Greene County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

The War Eagles huddle during a timeout in a game earlier this season against Greene County. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

War Eagles come up short against Laney

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Putnam County (0-3) tried to mount a fourth-quarter comeback last Friday against Laney (2-1) but came up short.The War Eagles trailed by two scores entering the final period, except they didn’t give up.
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