Putnam County Girls Basketball 2025-26

Journey Waller (10) goes up for a layup during a playoff game against Chattooga on Feb. 25. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Journey Waller (10) goes up for a layup during a playoff game against Chattooga on Feb. 25. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady War Eagles prep for season through summer games

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Coming off a Final Four appearance, Putnam County girls head basketball coach Derrick Arrington returned to the gym with his team this summer. The focus was on development, competition, and preparing for the challenges that await during the 2026-27 season.
Putnam County boys senior Jmari Greene (3) was named Region Player of the Year for the second straight year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County boys senior Jmari Greene (3) was named Region Player of the Year for the second straight year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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PCHS boys, girls earn All-Region basketball honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Putnam County basketball teams celebrated standout seasons, as several players from both the boys’ and girls’ programs earned All-Region recognition.On the boys’ side, Jmari Greene was named Region Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.
Elbert County’s Zy Belcher (23) drives to the basket, contending with Putnam County’s De’Nadia Dunn (25) and Eriyana Little (12) in the paint. Courtesy of BO UNDERWOOD/Elberton Star

Elbert County’s Zy Belcher (23) drives to the basket, contending with Putnam County’s De’Nadia Dunn (25) and Eriyana Little (12) in the paint. Courtesy of BO UNDERWOOD/Elberton Star

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Lady War Eagles fall in Final Four

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Putnam County’s historic postseason journey came to an end March 7 in the Class A Division I Final Four, as No. 12 seed Elbert County upset the No. 8 Lady War Eagles 48–45 in a thrilling semifinal in Fort Valley.
Putnam County freshman Jaydah Baker (20) scored a team-high 24 points, as the Lady War Eagles held on late to defeat Heard County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County freshman Jaydah Baker (20) scored a team-high 24 points, as the Lady War Eagles held on late to defeat Heard County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County girls edge Heard County, advances to Final Four

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Putnam County Lady War Eagles are headed to the Final Four after pulling out a thrilling 55–53 victory over Heard County Lady Braves in the quarterfinal round of the GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs.
Putnam County's Journey Waller scored a team-high 24 points in the win over Fannin County on Friday night. She also reached the 1,000-point career mark against the Lady Rebels. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County's Journey Waller scored a team-high 24 points in the win over Fannin County on Friday night. She also reached the 1,000-point career mark against the Lady Rebels. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Waller’s milestone fuels Putnam County’s playoff rout of Fannin County

Lance McCurley
Saturday, February 28, 2026
The Putnam County Lady War Eagles continued their postseason surge Friday night, rolling past the Fannin County Lady Rebels 75-36 in the second round of the GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs.No. 8 seed Putnam County (20-2) took control early and never looked back against No.
Putnam County's Journey Waller (10) goes up for a layup over a Chattooga defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County's Journey Waller (10) goes up for a layup over a Chattooga defender. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County rolls past Chattooga in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Putnam County defeated Chattooga 62-40 in the first round of the Class A Division I state playoffs to advance.The No. 8 seed Lady War Eagles handled business early against the No. 25 Lady Indians, who never recovered.
Putnam County guard brings the ball up the floor in a region tournament semifinal game against Jasper County on Feb. 18. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Putnam County guard brings the ball up the floor in a region tournament semifinal game against Jasper County on Feb. 18. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lamar upsets Putnam girls in region championship

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Lamar County pulled off a 56-54 upset over Putnam County in the Region 4-A Division I championship game last Friday in Eatonton.The victory marked a dramatic reversal from their regular-season matchup, in which the Lady War Eagles dominated with a 70-56 win.
Putnam County freshman guard Jaydah Baker (20) has proved to be a player the Lady War Eagles can rely on down the stretch. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County freshman guard Jaydah Baker (20) has proved to be a player the Lady War Eagles can rely on down the stretch. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Lady War Eagles ready for region tournament

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
As the region tournament nears, the Putnam County girls basketball team sits atop the Class A Division I state rankings and heads into postseason play as one of the programs everyone is chasing.
Putnam County freshman point guard Jaydah Baker (20) goes up for a layup over a Lamar County defender in a 70-56 win over the Lady Trojans on Jan. 28. Baker led the Lady War Eagles with 24 points in the win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County freshman point guard Jaydah Baker (20) goes up for a layup over a Lamar County defender in a 70-56 win over the Lady Trojans on Jan. 28. Baker led the Lady War Eagles with 24 points in the win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lady War Eagles hold off Lamar to secure region lead

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Putnam County girls basketball team used a strong start and clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch to earn a 70–56 victory over Lamar County on Jan. 28, securing sole possession of first place in the region.
Putnam County freshman point guard Jaydah Baker (20) goes up for a layup over a Lamar County defender in a 70-56 win over the Lady Trojans on Jan. 28. Baker led the Lady War Eagles with 24 points in the win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County freshman point guard Jaydah Baker (20) goes up for a layup over a Lamar County defender in a 70-56 win over the Lady Trojans on Jan. 28. Baker led the Lady War Eagles with 24 points in the win. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lady War Eagles hold off Lamar to secure top spot in region

Lance McCurley
Monday, February 2, 2026
The Putnam County girls basketball team used a strong start and clutch free-throw shooting down the stretch to earn a 70–56 victory over Lamar County on Jan. 28, securing sole possession of first place in the region.
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