Putnam County Football 2025

Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior running back Omarion Butts (6) runs past a Greene County defender on his way to the end zone. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Ground game helps Putnam pound Greene

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Putnam County relied on a strong running game to defeat Greene County 42-15 in the season opener on Aug. 15.The War Eagles (1-0) had two running backs – senior Omarion Butts and sophomore Kumari – who made the biggest impact.
Putnam Couny will likely run a two-quarterback system this season, with seniors Ethan Whatley (pictured) and Branan Griffin rotating in and out. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam Couny will likely run a two-quarterback system this season, with seniors Ethan Whatley (pictured) and Branan Griffin rotating in and out. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles return veteran roster in 2025

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Putnam County is looking to take the next step in 2025 under third-year head coach Joel Harvin.The War Eagles have been in limbo the past two seasons, finishing with 6-5 and 5-6 records and losing in the first round of the postseason.
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin said senior Branan Griffin (8) played well on both sides of the ball in last week’s scrimmage against Washington County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin said senior Branan Griffin (8) played well on both sides of the ball in last week’s scrimmage against Washington County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles learn from scrimmages

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin learned a lot about his team over the past two weeks, as the War Eagles scrimmaged West Laurens and Washington County before hosting the team’s 2025 season opener at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Greene County.
The Putnam County War Eagles will host the Greene County Tigers for their season opener this Friday at Al Reaves Field for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Putnam County War Eagles will host the Greene County Tigers for their season opener this Friday at Al Reaves Field for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers, War Eagles to renew rivalry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Greene County and Putnam County will renew their rivalry Friday at Al Reaves Field at 7.:30 p.m. in Eatonton.Last season, the Tigers defeated the War Eagles 28-20 in Greensboro at Tiger Stadium.Putnam spent the last two weeks scrimmaging West Laurens and Washington County.
A Putnam County defensive lineman (72) goes up against an offensive lineman from Winder-Barrow during a padded camp held in Eatonton on July 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

A Putnam County defensive lineman (72) goes up against an offensive lineman from Winder-Barrow during a padded camp held in Eatonton on July 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles prepare to scrimmage West Laurens

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Putnam County football is ready to get started. The War Eagles will suit up this Friday to host West Laurens for a 7:30 p.m.scrimmage at Al Reaves Field.
Putnam County senior wide receiver Jayson Smith (14) makes a catch in mid-air over a Winder-Barrow defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior wide receiver Jayson Smith (14) makes a catch in mid-air over a Winder-Barrow defender. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles host padded camp

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Putnam County football team hosted a padded camp on Tuesday and Thursday last week.
Putnam County junior running back Elijah Dunn goes through a drill during a spring practice in May. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior running back Elijah Dunn goes through a drill during a spring practice in May. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Battle-tested’ War Eagles prepare for 2025

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Putnam County went 5-6 and 6-5 the past two seasons, followed by a first-round playoff exit. According to head coach Joel Harvin, this year’s War Eagle squad can win a region title and secure another playoff berth if it executes on the field.
Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin directs his players while they go through a drill during a spring practice in May. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin directs his players while they go through a drill during a spring practice in May. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles to navigate tough schedule in 2025

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
The Putnam County football team will have a tough schedule in 2025.The War Eagles finished 5-6 last season with a first-round playoff exit and will face the same teams during the regular season this year.Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin believes that this season will be different than last year.
The Putnam County football team had six players participate in the Battle of the Rock camp over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

The Putnam County football team had six players participate in the Battle of the Rock camp over the weekend. CONTRIBUTED

War Eagles participate in OL/DL camp at Rock Eagle

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Over the weekend, the Putnam County football team had six players attend the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association’s Battle of the Rock competition, which featured offensive and defensive linemen from across the state.
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