Putnam County Wrestling 2022

Jonquail Coates gains points against Washington County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Jonquail Coates gains points against Washington County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

WRESTLING: Putnam County wins on appeal at home

The Putnam boys’ wrestling team was in action last Saturday, as Putnam County High School hosted an Area 4-AA wrestling tournament in the Eagles Nest, the school’s gym. Area 4-AA includes the host team, plus high schools from Butler, Glenn Hills, Josey, Laney, Washington and Westside (Augusta).
Sammy Ford locks up with an opponent before pinning his Morgan counterpart. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Sammy Ford locks up with an opponent before pinning his Morgan counterpart. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

WRESTLING: Putnam grapplers meet with mixed results

Putnam County High School’s wrestling team competed at Sharpsburg Dec. 9-10, in the South Metro Invitational, the longest-running tournament in Georgia since its 1971 debut.
Lily Frisch starts her match against a Lamar County opponent. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Lily Frisch starts her match against a Lamar County opponent. ARELLA CASH/Staff

WRESTLING: War Eagles start season strong

The Putnam County High School wrestling team traveled on Nov. 29, to face former region foe, Lamar County, in Barnesville. The Trojans of Lamar are five-time region champions and defeated Putnam 72-9 last year in the region finals.