Putnam County Football 2026

Putnam County junior quarterback Caleb Reeves had a big night for the War Eagles in their Aug. 28 win over Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County pounds Hancock Central, improves to 2-0

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Putnam County continued its strong start to the 2026 season, rolling through Hancock Central 55-6 to improve to 2-0 Friday night in Sparta.The War Eagles controlled the game on both sides of the ball, using a balanced rushing attack to build a commanding lead while the defense kept the Bulldogs out...

Putnam County junior running back Kumari Thomas (2) shrugs off a Greene County defender as he crosses the goal line for his second touchdown of the game. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Thomas, War Eagles run past Greene County in season opener

Lance McCurley

Monday, August 24, 2026

With senior running back Elijah Dunn sidelined by an ankle injury, Putnam County needed someone to step up in the backfield Friday night.Junior Kumari Thomas answered the call.Thomas rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries, helping lead the War Eagles (1-0) to a 21-0 victory over...

Putnam County holds a 29-27-1 advantage over Greene County in the all-time series. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene, Putnam to renew rivalry in season opener

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Putnam County and Greene County will get their 2026 football seasons underway Friday night, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. when the longtime rivals meet at Tiger Stadium in Greensboro.The War Eagles head into the opener with some momentum after knocking off Class 4A West Laurens 24-21 in a...

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin enters his fourth season at the helm. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County seeks to take next step behind young, hungry roster

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 20, 2026

After three seasons hovering around the .500 mark, the Putnam County War Eagles believe they have the pieces in place to take the next step in 2026.Entering his fourth season leading the program, head coach Joel Harvin believes this year’s team brings a different level of excitement and commitment,...

War Eagle seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams are confident this could be the season the program finally breaks through. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Higher expectations’: War Eagle seniors believe this team can break through

Lance McCurley

Thursday, August 20, 2026

The Putnam County War Eagles have been knocking on the door in recent seasons, reaching the playoffs but falling in the opening round each year.Seniors Elijah Dunn and Blake Williams believe this could be the year the program finally breaks through.Both players have played important roles during...

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.The result offered Putnam a chance to measure itself against a team that reached the Class 3A semifinals last...

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 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

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.The War Eagles recently wrapped up the Georgia High School Association’s mandatory acclimation week, the final step before players could put on full pads and begin preparing...

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

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

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.With a committed roster, three consecutive road games to open the season, and a revamped region slate awaiting, Harvin likes the direction his program is headed...

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