Putnam County vs Temple 2024

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (right) talks to a referee about a call in a game against Greene County earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin (right) talks to a referee about a call in a game against Greene County earlier this season. FILE PHOTO

Temple terminates War Eagles in first round

Putnam County’s season ended last week at Temple in the opening round of Class A Division I playoffs. The Tigers used a solid second-half effort to win 40-27 and advance. However, they made mistakes, including turning the ball over early, and the War Eagles took advantage of them.
Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team with aspirations to win a state championship this year. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team with aspirations to win a state championship this year. IAN TOCHER/STAFF

War Eagles take on Temple to open playoffs

After a long regular season, No. 23 seeded Putnam County (5-5) recently learned it will play No. 10 Temple (8-2) in the first round of the 32-team playoffs.Putnam will travel to northwest Georgia on Friday to face Temple, a senior-led team that hopes to win the state championship this year.