Putnam County Boys Basketball 2025-26

Putnam County boys senior Jmari Greene (3) was named Region Player of the Year for the second straight year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County boys senior Jmari Greene (3) was named Region Player of the Year for the second straight year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

PCHS boys, girls earn All-Region basketball honors

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Putnam County basketball teams celebrated standout seasons, as several players from both the boys’ and girls’ programs earned All-Region recognition.On the boys’ side, Jmari Greene was named Region Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.
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.
Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson drives the floor in transition past a defender during a game against Southwest Atlanta Christian in the semifinal round of the Region 2-2A tournament on Feb. 19. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson drives the floor in transition past a defender during a game against Southwest Atlanta Christian in the semifinal round of the Region 2-2A tournament on Feb. 19. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Greenforest bests Putnam boys in region title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Putnam County’s boys basketball team came up just short of a region championship last week, falling 56–53 to Greenforest in the Region 4-A Division I title game.While the loss stung, head coach Patrick Marshall said the performance was another clear sign of how far his team has come.
Jaylen Nelson finished with 21 points, five rebounds, six assists, and seven steals for the War Eagles in last week’s win over the Caliphs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Jaylen Nelson finished with 21 points, five rebounds, six assists, and seven steals for the War Eagles in last week’s win over the Caliphs. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles crush Caliphs in region tourney opener

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Putnam County boys basketball team punched its ticket to the Region 4-Class A Division I semifinals Feb. 12, with a dominant 94-58 playoff win over WD Mohammed at Lamar County High School.
Putnam County head coach Patrick Marshall said that junior guard Jaylen Nelson (4) has stepped up and been a vital part of the team’s success this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County head coach Patrick Marshall said that junior guard Jaylen Nelson (4) has stepped up and been a vital part of the team’s success this season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam boys gear up for region tourney

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Putnam County boys basketball team closed out its regular season on a high note Feb. 4, defeating Social Circle 74-54 in a region matchup.The War Eagles enter the region tournament later this week with a 19-6 overall record and an 8-1 mark in region play.
Putnam County coach Patrick Marshall talks with his team during a timeout in a game against Lamar County on Jan. 28. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County coach Patrick Marshall talks with his team during a timeout in a game against Lamar County on Jan. 28. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Marshall concerned about consistency with War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Putnam County boys basketball team continues to stack up wins, but head coach Patrick Marshall made it clear last week that the War Eagles aren’t meeting their own standard.The team added two key region wins over Lamar County (87-63) and Jasper County (82-67) last week.
Putnam County coach Patrick Marshall talks with his team during a timeout in a game against Lamar County on Jan. 28. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County coach Patrick Marshall talks with his team during a timeout in a game against Lamar County on Jan. 28. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Marshall demands consistency from War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Monday, February 2, 2026
The Putnam County boys basketball team continues to stack wins, but head coach Patrick Marshall made it clear last week that the War Eagles aren’t meeting their own standard.Putnam County entered the week ranked in SandySpiel.com’s Class A Division I top 10 at 18-6 overall and 7-1 in region play.
Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson goes up for a layup in a win over Southwest Atlanta Christian on Jan. 13. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior Tamaud Woodson goes up for a layup in a win over Southwest Atlanta Christian on Jan. 13. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Healthy War Eagles have dominant week

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Putnam County boys basketball team is getting its groove back at the right time of the season.After battling injuries throughout the second half of the year, the War Eagles were finally back to full strength in Week 11 of the regular season — and the results were immediate.
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