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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

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

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.
DJ Bland (4), Jalon Kilgore (23) and Tyson Waller (11) lead the War Eagles onto the field. ARELLA CASH/Staff

DJ Bland (4), Jalon Kilgore (23) and Tyson Waller (11) lead the War Eagles onto the field. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles’ defense shines in debut

Putnam County relied on its defense Friday night to defeat Baldwin 23-14 in the 2022 season opener. The War Eagles (1-0) flew all over the field, making tackles and wreaking havoc on the Braves (0-2) in their victory.
Jalon Kilgore puts on a South Carolina hat, signaling to a crowd of about 40 people in attendance, and a livestream of a couple thousand that he will be a Gamecock. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jalon Kilgore puts on a South Carolina hat, signaling to a crowd of about 40 people in attendance, and a livestream of a couple thousand that he will be a Gamecock. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Beamer Bound: Kilgore to South Carolina

Putnam County’s Jalon Kilgore has made his college decision. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety committed to the University of South Carolina on Wednesday. According to the 247Sports Composite, Kilgore is ranked the No. 442 overall player and the No. 43 safety.