Putnam County Football 2026

Rasha Ellison breaks loose for a big gain during Putnam County’s 24-21 scrimmage win over West Laurens on Friday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Rasha Ellison breaks loose for a big gain during Putnam County’s 24-21 scrimmage win over West Laurens on Friday night. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County rallies past West Laurens in scrimmage

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Putnam County got a valuable preseason scrimmage test Aug. 14 against one of the state’s more experienced programs, with the War Eagles coming away with a 24-21 victory over West Laurens.
Putnam County quarterback Caleb Reeves (14) drops back in the pocket with running back Elijah Dunn (3) providing pass protection during a padded camp in Eatonton last month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Caleb Reeves (14) drops back in the pocket with running back Elijah Dunn (3) providing pass protection during a padded camp in Eatonton last month. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam looks to measure up against West Laurens

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Putnam County will get one of its biggest tests of the preseason Friday when it hosts West Laurens in a scrimmage.For head coach Joel Harvin and his team, the matchup is about much more than simply getting back on the field.
Putnam County junior quarterback Caleb Reeves lines up under center during a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior quarterback Caleb Reeves lines up under center during a practice last week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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The heat is on for Putnam football

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
With summer workouts complete, Putnam County has officially turned its attention toward the start of the 2026 football season.
Putnam County quarterback Caleb Reeves (left) gets set to take a snap from the shotgun formation during the team’s padded camp in Eatonton on July 16. JCVISUALS/Contributed

Putnam County quarterback Caleb Reeves (left) gets set to take a snap from the shotgun formation during the team’s padded camp in Eatonton on July 16. JCVISUALS/Contributed

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War Eagles wrap up camp, prepare for preseason

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Putnam County enters preseason practice with a sense of momentum after what head coach Joel Harvin described as one of the program’s most productive summers in recent years.The War Eagles began the GHSA’s heat acclimatization this week, the final step before preseason camp officially ramps up.
Caption: Putnam County running back Kumari Thomas tries to break a tackle during the team's intrasquad scrimmage on May 15. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Caption: Putnam County running back Kumari Thomas tries to break a tackle during the team's intrasquad scrimmage on May 15. IAN TOCHER/Staff

War Eagles embrace challenging 2026 schedule

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Following a productive June, Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin believes his team is better prepared to face a demanding 2026 schedule.
Elijah Dunn carries the ball for Putnam County during a padded camp in Eatonton ahead of the 2024 season. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

Elijah Dunn carries the ball for Putnam County during a padded camp in Eatonton ahead of the 2024 season. LANCE McCURLEY/ Staff

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Dunn ready to set standard for War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Putnam County senior Elijah Dunn isn’t interested in talking about individual accolades until one thing changes.
Putnam County High School head football coach Joel Harvin (center) addressed his team following the annual Spring Game to help assess talent and determine positions before the next season begins. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County High School head football coach Joel Harvin (center) addressed his team following the annual Spring Game to help assess talent and determine positions before the next season begins. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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War Eagles wrap up spring practice

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
After losing a strong senior group and several key linemen, Putnam County entered the spring with plenty of questions to answer.By the end of spring practice, head coach Joel Harvin said he felt like the War Eagles had started finding some of those answers.
Putnam County has recently hired Jodie Sprenkle as its new offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. COURTESY OF EARLY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Putnam County has recently hired Jodie Sprenkle as its new offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. COURTESY OF EARLY COUNTY SCHOOLS

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Putnam County football hires new offensive coordinator

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Putnam County has turned to a familiar connection to guide its offense next season, hiring Jodie Sprenkle as the program’s new offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, head coach Joel Harvin recently confirmed to The Eatonton Messenger.
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