Tamaud Woodson

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson (center) celebrates with teammates and coaches during halftime of the Elite Eight game against Fitzgerald after reaching his 1,000th career point. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson (center) celebrates with teammates and coaches during halftime of the Elite Eight game against Fitzgerald after reaching his 1,000th career point. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Woodson reaches 1,000-point milestone

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
For Putnam County basketball’s Tamaud Woodson, reaching 1,000 career points is more than just a number; it’s the result of years of perseverance, late nights in the gym, and a journey that truly came together in his final season.
Putnam County senior guard Tamaud Woodson (0) scored a team-high 26 points in the War Eagles' second-round win over Dublin. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior guard Tamaud Woodson (0) scored a team-high 26 points in the War Eagles' second-round win over Dublin. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Dublin's luck runs out against War Eagles in second round

Lance McCurley
Monday, March 2, 2026
The No. 6 seed Putnam County boys basketball team (23-7) showed no signs of slowing down, cruising past No. 11 Dublin in the second round of the GHSA Class A Division I state playoffs on Feb. 28. The War Eagles dominated the Fighting Irish (9-22), advancing to the Elite Eight with a 79-50 win.
Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson scored a team-high 32 points in the team's win over BEST Academy in the first round of the state playoffs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson scored a team-high 32 points in the team's win over BEST Academy in the first round of the state playoffs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Woodson powers War Eagles past BEST Academy in first round

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Tamaud Woodson proved to be the difference as Putnam County opened the Class A Division I state playoffs with a convincing win Wednesday night.The senior scored a game-high 32 points to lead the No. 6 seed War Eagles to a 75-50 victory over No.
Junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was the top scorer for the War Eagles in a big 90-62 win over Central to open state playoffs last Wednesday at home in Putnam County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was the top scorer for the War Eagles in a big 90-62 win over Central to open state playoffs last Wednesday at home in Putnam County. TREY NORRIS/Staff

From Sweet to Elite: War Eagles blaze their way through first two playoff rounds

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
“Two down, three to go” is what Putnam County basketball coach Patrick Marshall said after his team defeated Central Macon and Commerce in the first two rounds of the Class A Division I playoffs.
Putnam County junior Jaylin Harper (5) played a huge part in his team’s two region wins last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior Jaylin Harper (5) played a huge part in his team’s two region wins last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

‘Inconsistent’ War Eagles get two region wins

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Putnam County bounced back last week with a pair of road region victories over Josey and Laney. The War Eagles topped Josey last Tuesday 67-54 before defeating Laney 81-75 on Friday.
Putnam senior Landon Bonner is the team’s leading scorer this season through four games, averaging 26.5 points per contest. ARELLA CASH/File photo

Putnam senior Landon Bonner is the team’s leading scorer this season through four games, averaging 26.5 points per contest. ARELLA CASH/File photo

War Eagles soaring with wins over Jasper, Greene

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Putnam County boys’ basketball added two more wins against Jasper County and Greene County last week. The War Eagles enter this week at 4-0 with two more chances for wins this upcoming weekend. They’ll host two home games, starting Friday against Greene County and Saturday with Morgan County.
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