Rashod Daniel

Rashod Daniel (3) carries the ball behind blockers in a game against Thomson on Oct. 20. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Red zone woes plague War Eagles in loss to Laney

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Putnam County (5-4, 4-2 Region 4-AA) had plenty of chances to score inside the red zone this past Friday against Laney (6-2-1, 5-1), but the War Eagles couldn’t punch it in when it mattered most. The Wildcats also stepped up on defense when needed, leading to a 27-6 victory over Putnam County.

Putnam County junior Rashod Daniel (3) closes in on a Jasper County ball carrier in a win on Sept. 8. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Trio of War Eagles power Putnam past Butler

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Putnam County recorded its second-straight win Friday, defeating Butler in its Region 4-AA opener. War Eagles’ running backs Rashod Daniel and Kaleb Crawford combined to rush for 211 yards and three scores as the War Eagles defeated Butler 35-12 in their Region 4-AA opener last Friday.

(L to R) Zacoree Wallace (35), Sharod White (4), and Rashod Daniel (3) look to be playmakers for the War Eagles in 2023. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles hungry, hoping to be more physical

Lance McCurley

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Putnam County heads into the upcoming season with a chip on its shoulder, especially after losing to Fitzgerald for a second straight year in the playoffs and finishing behind Thomson in Region 4-AA.

Putnam quarterback Branan Griffin tries to get the ball away quickly as Greene County defensive linemen Dayshaun Copeland (52) and Jamarion Evans (59) are in hot pursuit. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Youth helps lift War Eagles past Tigers

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Putnam County’s youth up front on the offensive and defensive lines and its rushing attack were key to Friday night’s scrimmage victory over Greene County. After trailing at halftime, the War Eagles fought back in the second half to defeat the Tigers, 27-14.

Daniel (3) runs away from Jefferson County defenders toward the sideline in a scrimmage last May. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Daniel earns preseason All-State selection

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Putnam County’s Rashod Daniel has been named a preseason all-state selection for Class AA by RecruitGeorgia. com, a site that covers high school sports in Georgia and helps its players get exposure. Daniel, who plays both ways for the War Eagles, was selected as a linebacker on Class AA’s defense.

L-R: Kaleb Crawford, Zacoree Wallace, Tyson Waller, Rashod Daniel and Bryson Brown learned a lot thanks to Putnam County defensive backs coach Kedric Manning (far right) during the football camp at the University of Oklahoma last weekend. LANCE MCCURLEY /Staff

More than a recruiting trip: War Eagles attend camp at University of Oklahoma

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Putnam County had five football players attend camp at the University of Oklahoma this past weekend.

Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles pound Bulldogs in region opener

Lance McCurley

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Putnam County opened 2022 region play with a massive home victory over Butler this past Friday. The War Eagles (3-1, 1-0 Region 4-AA) pounded the Bulldogs 44-0 at Al Reaves Field. “We cleaned up some things, but honestly, we’ve still got to get better.

Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters (27) tries to find a hole through Oconee County’s defense. Peters also had a big impact against Jasper County. ARELLA CASH/File photo

FOOTBALL: Peters leads War Eagles in Jasper County rout

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Putnam County got back in the win column Friday with a 42-13 victory over Jasper County. The War Eagles’ offensive explosion was led by senior running back Tamarion Peters, who recorded a hat trick, rushing for three touchdowns and a total of 126 yards. Peters averaged 9.

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