Putnam County Track and Field 2026

Faith Watkins (left) and Aubree Butts (right) were the only Putnam County girls track and field athletes to qualify for the GHSA Class A Division I state meet. CONTRIBUTED

Faith Watkins (left) and Aubree Butts (right) were the only Putnam County girls track and field athletes to qualify for the GHSA Class A Division I state meet. CONTRIBUTED

Watkins, Butts show promise for Putnam girls at state meet

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
ATHENS — Putnam County track and field girls athletes Faith Watkins and Aubree Butts capped their seasons on one of Georgia’s biggest stages May 12, competing in the GHSA Class A Division I state meet at the University of Georgia’s Spec Towns Track.The experience came with a mix of breakthrough...
Putnam County freshman Aubree Butts will represent the War Eagles in the 200-meter dash at next week’s state meet after qualifying with a fifth-place finish at sectionals last weekend. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County freshman Aubree Butts will represent the War Eagles in the 200-meter dash at next week’s state meet after qualifying with a fifth-place finish at sectionals last weekend. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Three War Eagles qualify for state meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Putnam County’s track and field program will be represented on one of the biggest stages in Georgia next week.Three War Eagles athletes punched their tickets to the GHSA Class A Division I state meet in Athens on Tuesday, May 12, with strong performances at the sectional round.Putnam second year...
Putnam County freshman Aubree Butts competes in the 100-meter dash, where she finished second. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County freshman Aubree Butts competes in the 100-meter dash, where she finished second. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Putnam girls track and field headed to sectionals

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Putnam County girls track team is moving on to state sectionals after a solid showing at the region meet last week, where a trio of athletes stepped up in a big way to keep the War Eagles’ season alive.Freshman sprinter, Aubree Butts, led the charge, finishing second in both the 100- and...
Putnam County senior Bill Waters clears 6-feet, 6-inches on the high jump event at a home meet earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

Putnam County senior Bill Waters clears 6-feet, 6-inches on the high jump event at a home meet earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

Putnam T&F showing pride and promise

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 26, 2026
With a roster dominated by freshmen and sophomores, the Putnam County track and field team is leaning on growth and development this season, with early returns being encouraging.Despite being one of the younger teams in the area, the War Eagles have shown promise, combining returning talent with an...
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