Brandi Barling

Gracie Bird

Gracie Bird

Lady War Eagles’ soccer racks up All-Region awards

Several players on the Putnam County girls’ soccer team achieved a significant milestone this year, earning prestigious All-Region 4-AA honors.The Lady War Eagles had five players—Gracie Bird, Lily Frisch, Allison Stone, Elizabeth Haley, and Regina Espin—earn first-team team honors.
Putnam County senior Lily Frisch (13) tries to dribble to ball away from a Jeff Davis defender. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County senior Lily Frisch (13) tries to dribble to ball away from a Jeff Davis defender. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lady War Eagles fall in soccer first round

The Lady War Eagles’ soccer season ended last Thursday in the first round of the playoffs when No. 4 seed Jeff Davis upset top-seed Putnam County 4-1 at Al Reaves Field in Eatonton.Despite the loss, Putnam head coach Brandi Barling appreciated her players’ effort until the final whistle.
Alongside teammates Gracie Bird and Elizabeth Haley, Lily Frisch (13) is part of a three-pronged attack for the PCHS girls' soccer team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Alongside teammates Gracie Bird and Elizabeth Haley, Lily Frisch (13) is part of a three-pronged attack for the PCHS girls' soccer team. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam girls’ soccer preps for postseason

The Putnam County girls’ soccer season continues Thursday evening in the first round of Class AA state playoffs.The Lady War Eagles are the top seed from Region 4 and will face Jeff Davis, the No. 4 seed from Region 1.
Gracie Bird (15) pushes the ball up the field against Butler last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gracie Bird (15) pushes the ball up the field against Butler last Wednesday. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam girls soccer captures region title, rides winning streak

Putnam County girls’ soccer continued its winning ways last week by finishing up its region slate with a pair of wins over Josey and Butler.The Lady War Eagles won by forfeit over Josey, but mercy-ruled Butler 10-0 on March 27.Putnam County came out firing on all cylinders, scoring nine goals from...
Putnam’s Elizabeth Haley (19) makes a corner kick toward the Westside-Augusta goal last Thursday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam’s Elizabeth Haley (19) makes a corner kick toward the Westside-Augusta goal last Thursday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lady War Eagles soccer finding its footing

After a rough 0-3 start to the season, the Putnam County girls’ soccer team has been on a roll as of late.