Putnam County Boys Soccer 2023

Putnam County head coach Michael Taylor (far left) poses with seniors (from left to right) Brad Reeves, Edwith Lopez and Marco Owensby, with assistant coach Jared Coronado (far right), after the players signed scholarships to play at the collegiate level. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Putnam County head coach Michael Taylor (far left) poses with seniors (from left to right) Brad Reeves, Edwith Lopez and Marco Owensby, with assistant coach Jared Coronado (far right), after the players signed scholarships to play at the collegiate level. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Taylor reflects on first season at Putnam

Putnam County boys’ soccer head coach Michael Taylor enjoyed considerable success in his first season. In 2023, the War Eagles went 15-1-2 overall and had a perfect Region 4-AA record of 8-0 under Taylor’s direction.
Emmanuel Meraz (12) dribbles through Rutland defenders. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Emmanuel Meraz (12) dribbles through Rutland defenders. ARELLA CASH/Staff

War Eagles reach Elite 8 with rout of Rutland

Putnam County High School (PCHS) boys’ soccer (15-0-2) continued its winning streak on April 14, with a 4-2 shootout victory at home against Toombs County that set up the War Eagles to face the Rutland Hurricanes last Thursday in the second round of state championship playoffs.
Senior Brandon Reeves (No. 5) tries to control a ball in order to score during a region game earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

Senior Brandon Reeves (No. 5) tries to control a ball in order to score during a region game earlier this season. KIM CASH/Contributed

War Eagles rely on seniors to win first-round thriller

No. 8-ranked Putnam County boys’ soccer hadn’t been challenged much this season until Friday night at home on Al Reaves Field when it faced Toombs County in the first round of Class AA state playoffs.
Senior Jenna McDerment (8) approaches to challenge a Greene County player. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Senior Jenna McDerment (8) approaches to challenge a Greene County player. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

PCHS soccer finishes first, heads to playoffs

The last regular-season home game for Putnam County High School’s soccer teams came on March 28, and not only celebrated 2023 seniors but also college signings. PCHS soccer for both boys and girls has been dominant over the past several weeks and last Tuesday the celebration continued.
Gracie Bird (15) tries to the move the ball past a defender. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Gracie Bird (15) tries to the move the ball past a defender. ARELLA CASH/ Staff

Putnam County boys, girls soccer teams claim region titles

The Putnam County High School soccer teams packed their bags for road work the past couple of weeks, culminating in both boys’ and girls’ squads winning region championships with undefeated region records.
Christian Hernandez (18) floats a header over defenders. KIM CASH/Staff

Christian Hernandez (18) floats a header over defenders. KIM CASH/Staff

PCHS soccer continues winning ways

Picking up where they left off last season, both Putnam County High School soccer squads are ranked number one in 2A Region 4. The boys’ team bowed out with a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Vidalia in the first round of state championships last year.