Putnam County Boys Basketball 2024-25

junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was named to the All-Region second team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

junior Tamaud Woodson (10) was named to the All-Region second team. TREY NORRIS/Staff

War Eagles earn All-Region honors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Following a successful 2024-25 season, several Putnam County boys basketball players earned All-Region honors. Four War Eagles players were selected for the All-Region team, with five others recognized on the honorable mention list.
Putnam County assistant basketball coach Nick Banks (left) consoles junior guard Tamaud Woodson (right) after the team’s 68-66 loss to East Laurens in the Elite Eight last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County assistant basketball coach Nick Banks (left) consoles junior guard Tamaud Woodson (right) after the team’s 68-66 loss to East Laurens in the Elite Eight last week. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles fall to East Laurens in Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Putnam County’s historic postseason run ended last week at home in the Class A Division I boys Elite Eight. East Laurens advanced with a 68-66 victory over the War Eagles in a tight game that went down to the wire.
LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

LANCE MCCURLEY/File Photo

McCurley: Kudos to Putnam High basketball

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
I rarely write columns, but I felt like I had to this week.I’ve had the pleasure of covering Putnam County High School’s basketball teams for the past three years, and the 2024-25 season was the most fun. This year’s teams were the most enjoyable to cover because each team had a lot of success.
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.
Jmari Greene (3) scored a team-high 36 points in Putnam County’s 100-94 double overtime win over Towers in the semifinal round of the region tournament. He was limited to seven points in the region title game against Greenforest. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jmari Greene (3) scored a team-high 36 points in Putnam County’s 100-94 double overtime win over Towers in the semifinal round of the region tournament. He was limited to seven points in the region title game against Greenforest. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam boys begin state title quest

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Before the start of the 2024-25 season, Putnam County boys basketball head coach Patrick Marshall and his players established one goal: to win the program’s first state title.The War Eagles’ pursuit of that goal begins this week, and they’re prepared to make a run.
Putnam County boys basketball head coach Patrick Marshall watches his team from the bench in a game against Social Circle on Feb. 4. LANCE MCCURLEY/ Staff

Putnam County boys basketball head coach Patrick Marshall watches his team from the bench in a game against Social Circle on Feb. 4. LANCE MCCURLEY/ Staff

War Eagles have ‘unfinished business’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Putnam County head coach Patrick Marshall took the blame for his team not making the postseason last year.In 2023-24, the War Eagles lost to Laney in the first round of the region tournament, ending their season earlier than expected.
Putnam County’s A’ziyah Williams gets set to attempt a free throw. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s A’ziyah Williams gets set to attempt a free throw. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam girls, boys sweep UAA

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Putnam County basketball teams swept the Utopian Academy of the Arts last Friday at home.The Lady War Eagles (12-6) opened up the night of competition with an easy 57-10 victory. The War Eagles (19-1) followed that impressive performance in the nightcap with a dominant 100-43 win.
Putnam County’s Jmari Greene goes up for a layup but is met by two Greenforest defenders who attempt to block his shot. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County’s Jmari Greene goes up for a layup but is met by two Greenforest defenders who attempt to block his shot. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greenforest ruins War Eagles’ perfect record

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Greenforest shot nearly 50 percent and dominated the interior, out-rebounding Putnam County by 24 boards to end the War Eagles’ perfect 18-0 streak with a 66-53 win last Friday.
Putnam County sophomore Jaylen Nelson goes up for a layup in a win over Jones County. He had seven points against the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

Putnam County sophomore Jaylen Nelson goes up for a layup in a win over Jones County. He had seven points against the Greyhounds. BRAD HARRISON/Staff

War Eagles survive first punch, defeat ‘Hounds

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Putnam County boys basketball team completed the sweep of Jones County on Jan. 4 with a 71-60 win.In mid-November, the War Eagles opened the 2024-25 regular season with a 67-49 win over the Greyhounds. They’ve since won 14 straight contests to reach a 15-0 record.
Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon (12) contributed 11 points to the War Eagles victory. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County’s Shamar McClendon (12) contributed 11 points to the War Eagles victory. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Third-quarter push propels Putnam past Jasper County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Putnam County boys’ basketball hasn’t faced much adversity this year but answered the bell Saturday against Jasper County.The Hurricanes (3-5) weren’t scared of the War Eagles (13-0), Class A Division I’s No. 1-ranked team.
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