Stephen Phillips

Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone attempts to catch a ball in mid-air as a Social Circle player slides into second base safely. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone attempts to catch a ball in mid-air as a Social Circle player slides into second base safely. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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Mistakes cost Putnam against Redskins

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Last week, Social Circle showed why it’s one of the top teams in Class A Division I by sweeping Putnam County. The No. 4 Redskins easily took the three-game series against the War Eagles, winning 9-1, 14-4, and 13-5.
Junior left-handed pitcher Ethan Whatley has been one the arms Putnam County has relied on this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Junior left-handed pitcher Ethan Whatley has been one the arms Putnam County has relied on this season. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles moving in right direction

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Putnam County baseball team has been on a tear recently, winning three straight entering this week.The War Eagles began the season with a 2-2 record before losing six games in a row. However, they quickly turned things around last week by starting region play on a strong note by sweeping Towers.
Junior Ethan Whatley will be one of the arms Putnam County head coach Stephen Phillips will rely on this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Junior Ethan Whatley will be one of the arms Putnam County head coach Stephen Phillips will rely on this year. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam coach puts pitching at a premium

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Pitching is important in high school baseball, especially at the Class A Division I level, and Putnam County head coach Stephen Phillips recognizes his team has struggled on the mound to start this season.
Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone stands in the batter’s box last season during a first-round playoff game against Worth County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Gates Lanzarone stands in the batter’s box last season during a first-round playoff game against Worth County. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

New baseball coach ‘excited’ about fresh start for War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Putnam County’s baseball season began this week under new coach Stephen Phillips, who took over from Mike Phiel last summer.Phillips stepped into a good situation, as Putnam County returned a lot of talent this year.
Stephen Phillips is Putnam County baseball's new head coach. CONTRIBUTED

Stephen Phillips is Putnam County baseball's new head coach. CONTRIBUTED

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New coach brings new plan for Putnam baseball

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Last summer, Putnam County High School hired Stephen Phillips as its new head baseball coach. Phillips replaced Mike Phiel, who led the War Eagles to several playoff appearances. The 2025 season begins Feb. 11, and Phillips wants to build on that success and elevate the program.
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