Christian Keiser

Joelle Lukens served as the Lady War Eagles’ No. 1 singles player. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Joelle Lukens served as the Lady War Eagles’ No. 1 singles player. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam tennis teams’ seasons cut short

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Putnam County boys' and girls' tennis teams both had their seasons end in the GHSA Class A Division I state tournament. Their campaigns featured postseason wins, competitive matchups, and an emotional farewell to a large and influential senior class.The girls entered the tournament as the No.
Putnam County's Leland Erickson returns a serve during a match in the region tournament in March. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County's Leland Erickson returns a serve during a match in the region tournament in March. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam tennis teams eye deep playoff runs

Lance McCurley
Monday, April 20, 2026
With the postseason finally here, the Putnam County tennis program finds itself in a position it hasn’t often occupied before — one filled with both opportunity and expectation.Head coach Christian Keiser believes both his boys and girls teams are ready to embrace the moment.
Putnam County's Addie Grace Usry returns a serve during a match earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

Putnam County's Addie Grace Usry returns a serve during a match earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

Putnam tennis readies for region tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Putnam County’s boys and girls tennis programs are off to an impressive start this season, and head coach Christian Keiser couldn’t be more pleased with the early momentum.Both teams entered this week with 8-2 records, signaling a strong foundation heading into next week’s region tournament.
Putnam County tennis head coach Christian Keiser said senior Leland Erickson (pictured) will be a difference maker for the War Eagles this year. KIM CASH/Contributed

Putnam County tennis head coach Christian Keiser said senior Leland Erickson (pictured) will be a difference maker for the War Eagles this year. KIM CASH/Contributed

Veteran lineup lifts Putnam County tennis

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
With a roster loaded with upperclassmen and a renewed commitment to offseason work, the Putnam County girls and boys tennis teams entered this season believing it could be a turning point for the program.
Carolyn Thomas played the No. 3 singles spot for the Lady War Eagles this season and will return next year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff/Staff

Carolyn Thomas played the No. 3 singles spot for the Lady War Eagles this season and will return next year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff/Staff

PCHS tennis teams fall in first round

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Last week, both Putnam County tennis teams lost in the first round of the Class A Division I state tournaments, ending their seasons.The No. 14 seed Lady War Eagles faced No. 19 Banks County, with the Lady Leopards advancing to the second round of the tournament after a 3-0 win.
Joelle Lukens has played a crucial role in her team’s success and was named a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Joelle Lukens has played a crucial role in her team’s success and was named a first-team All-Region selection. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam tennis teams qualify for state

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Putnam County’s tennis teams have qualified for the state playoffs following a successful regular season.
Putnam County's Tristan Williams extends his body for a ball in last week's match against Cook. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam County's Tristan Williams extends his body for a ball in last week's match against Cook. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Putnam coach confident in tennis teams’ growth

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Last week, Putnam County’s tennis teams saw their seasons end in the first round of the state playoffs. Each team hosted a playoff match but came up short as the No. 2 seed War Eagles fell 3-0 to No. 3 seed Cook, while No. 4 seed Worth County shut out the top-seeded Lady War Eagles by a 5-0 score.
The War Eagles fell to Johnson (Augusta) last week in the region championship. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

The War Eagles fell to Johnson (Augusta) last week in the region championship. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

Putnam tennis teams ace region tourney

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Putnam County’s tennis teams recently participated in the Region 4-AA tournament and finished well. The Lady War Eagles captured the region championship and the War Eagles finished in second place.
ARELLA CASH/Staff

ARELLA CASH/Staff

PCHS tennis finishes 3rd in region tourney

Arella Cash
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Putnam County High School’s new girls’ tennis program reached several milestones over the course of just a few months, including a 3rd-place finish in the AA Region 4 tournament on April 11, at Putnam High’s new tennis complex.
Vidhi Raiyani saves a point during a match last week. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Vidhi Raiyani saves a point during a match last week. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Lady Eagles tennis serves match loss to RCTCM

Arella Cash
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Putnam County High School Lady Eagles were ready for their final home tennis series of the regular season on March 7 versus Richmond County Technical Career Magnet (RCTCM).
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